“Oral health behaviors are linked to inflammation and artery hardening. Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than protect against cavities. A new study suggests it could lower the ...

Regular flossing may do more than just improve dental hygiene — it could also help substantially reduce the risk of stroke, according to new research. A study presented Wednesday at the 2025 American ...

Regular tooth flossing is tied to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can ...

Regular flossing (at least once a week) may reduce the risk of stroke linked to blood clots from the heart and conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib). Its benefits appear to be independent of ...

Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF).

Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a ...

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests. The findings show people who flossed at ...

People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers are ...

Share on Pinterest Flossing may be a simple way to lower your risk of certain forms of cardiovascular disease, including stroke. DZ FILM/Getty Images Cardiovascular disease, including stroke ...

Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits ...