Dr. Souvik Sen: "Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits." ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study to be ...

The floss pick system could also be adapted to track a wide range of conditions, including diabetes and cancer ...

Earlier this year, a study linked flossing teeth at least once a week to a 22 ... or young adults are also more likely to develop high blood pressure later in life, further straining the heart.

The Miracle Smile Magic Flosser offers an alternative approach to traditional string floss. It uses targeted water pressure to clean around and between the teeth, aiming to make the process faster, ...

They also weaken the blood-brain barrier ... For prevention, the NIH recommends brushing teeth with fluoride toothpaste, flossing regularly, visiting the dentist twice per year, and avoiding ...

The more mature species of microbes are what can cause infections that break down the barrier between the gums and blood ... she said. "Flossing helps you keep your teeth," Jones added.

The American Dental Association hasn’t released official recommendations on tongue scraping, though some experts (like the ...

Though certain dental problems may require extra attention, the basics of brushing twice daily and cleaning between your teeth by flossing haven ... including for high blood pressure and ...