I had open heart surgery just over 4 years ago, from a bacteria infection that is typically caused 50% of the time by bad teeth. This bacteria, literally ate my

I had open heart surgery just over 4 years ago, from a bacteria infection that is typically caused 50% of the time by bad teeth. This bacteria, literally ate my hart valve (they have no blood so cannot defend themselves). As a consequence I now have a titanium prosthetic Aortic heart valve. In a very quiet room, if you stand beside me, you can hear it click every time my heart beats. I had a fever for 4 weeks lost 25 pounds of weight. Serious stuff. Teeth infections can cause Endocarditis (heat valve deterioration)or in some cases meningitis. When you get told by the heart surgeon that there's a % chance you can die in surgery, you start to evaluate differently. Whether you believe vin things beyond death, or not, I believe we are here to learn, develop, experience and make a contribution to humanity. Ultimately the way we treat ourselves is tied with how we treat others. respect yourself, respect others...