Discover how gum disease and diabetes create a vicious cycle, why bleeding gums could signal blood sugar problems, and ...

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

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

Your daily flossing routine just got a major upgrade. Scientists at Tufts University have created dental floss embedded with ...

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.

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 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.

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 ...