Research to be presented at the American Stroke Associations International Stroke Conference 2025 reveals that flossing can ...

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 ...

“Oral health behaviors are linked to inflammation and artery hardening. Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits,” lead ...

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

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 ...

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

“I wouldn't say dental flossing is the only thing you need to do to prevent a stroke, but our findings suggest it is one more ...

"We aimed to determine which oral hygiene behavior—dental flossing, brushing, or regular dentist visits—has the greatest impact on stroke prevention," said Dr. Souvik Sen, the study's lead ...

Flossing teeth at least once per week is linked to a lower risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat beat, known as atrial ...

Regular dental flossing reduces the risk of a stroke, according to new research. People who floss their teeth at least once a ...