5 days ago · The analysis showed no link between flossing and thrombotic or lacunar strokes. "Dental flossing reduces oral infections and gum disease, which are linked to inflammation," Sen said. Because inflammation can contribute to the risk for stroke, "it would make sense that if people flossed regularly, it might also reduce the risk of stroke and AFib."

5 days ago · Flossing was associated with a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke (blood clots traveling from the heart) and 12% lower risk of AFib. The associated lower risk was independent of regular brushing and routine dental visits or other oral hygiene behaviors.

10 hours ago · Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits,” Sen said in a statement. “Many people have expressed that dental care is costly.

3 days ago · Regular flossing lowered people’s stroke risk, regardless of whether they regularly brushed their teeth or routinely visited a dentist, results show. Flossing also was associated with a lower risk of cavities and gum disease. “Many people have expressed that dental care is costly,” Sen said. “Flossing is a healthy habit that is easy to ...

12 hours ago · Flossing teeth at least once per week is linked to a lower risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat beat, known as atrial fibrillation (AFib). The findings will be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025, taking place between February 5th and 7th in LA. "A ...

4 days ago · Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits," Sen said in a statement. "Many people have expressed that dental care is costly. Flossing is a healthy habit that is easy to adopt, affordable, and accessible everywhere." Press Release. More Information

3 days ago · Regular flossing lowered people’s stroke risk, regardless of whether they regularly brushed their teeth or routinely visited a dentist, results show. Flossing also was associated with a lower risk of cavities and gum disease. “Many people have expressed that dental care is costly,” Sen said. “Flossing is a healthy habit that is easy to ...

4 days ago · Flossing your teeth may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm, new research suggests Previous studies have shown a link between oral health, oral infection and damage to white matter ...

4 days ago · 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. Flossing is a ...

4 days ago · 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. Flossing ...