2 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."

2 days ago · Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits,” said Sen. Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums that can lead ...

1 day ago · “Flossing is great for your teeth, but linking it directly to stroke prevention is tricky,” says Harlan Krumholz, MD, a professor of medicine and director of the Yale Center for Outcomes ...

1 day ago · 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, which will be presented ...

1 day 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 ...

1 day 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 ...

1 day 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 ...

1 day ago · The analysis found that 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 ...

1 day ago · 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 ...

1 day ago · Flossing is often seen as a trivial aspect of daily oral hygiene, yet recent studies suggest there may be profound cardiovascular benefits associated with this simple act. Research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in 2025 indicates that individuals who regularly floss