Maintaining your mouth isn’t only about having a shiny smile or good breath—it’s an integral component of overall health.

A little flossing may go a long way for your cardiovascular health. Recent research suggests that daily flossing can noticeably reduce people’s risk from stroke. Scientists at the University of ...

Regular flossing may do more than just improve dental hygiene — it could also help substantially reduce the risk of stroke, ...

Feb. 21—Laura Williamson American Heart Association News Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new ...

Flossing is associated with a 22% lower risk of clot-caused stroke, and a 44% lower risk of a stroke caused by blood clots traveling from the heart, results show.

Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, remains the number one cause of death for Americans. New research suggests that flossing and maintaining good oral health may help mitigate the risk of ...

How flossing can reduce stroke risk. 4. New research links flossing teeth at least once a week to a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke and 12% lower risk of ...

Regular tooth flossing is tied to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can lead to AF, and up the risk for a cardiometabolic event.

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may reduce your risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat, according to a preliminary study to be presented next week at the American Stroke Association’s ...

The analysis found that flossing was linked to a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, a 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke, and a 12% lower risk of AFib. This reduced risk was independent of other ...

Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits," Sen said. "Many people have expressed that dental care is costly.