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 ...

“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 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 ...

"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 ...

making them the most widespread health conditions," study lead author Souvik Sen from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine said. "We aimed to determine which oral hygiene behaviour ...

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 ...

but our findings suggest it is one more thing to be added to a healthy lifestyle,” said lead researcher Dr. Souvik Sen, a professor and chair of the neurology department at the University of ...