Flossing teeth at least once per week is linked to a lower risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat beat, known as atrial fibrillation (AFib). The findings will be presented at the American Stroke ...

Flossing protects your brain, as well as your gums, a new study suggests. People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers ...

Here’s what to do. When it comes to brushing, flossing and using a mouth rinse, the goal is controlling the bacteria on your teeth, Messina said. “We have to stir them up and dislodge them ...

The research suggests that flossing teeth at least once a week is associated with a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, which occurs when arteries to the brain become blocked. Conducted by ...

The research, to be presented next week at the International Stroke Conference 2025, looks at how frequently people follow oral hygiene habits like brushing and dental flossing. "A recent global ...