It's not always easy for people who've had strokes to maintain good oral hygiene. In her book After a Stroke: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier, stroke survivor and nurse Cleo Hutton suggests using a cordless electric toothbrush to clean teeth and stimulate gums, then following up with a disposable flossing pick to remove hard-to-reach food particles. Even if your parent can't use one of his arms, these tools may enable him to manage his own daily dental care.
