Maintaining a regular brushing routine is essential for good oral hygiene. It helps prevent issues such as tooth decay, bad ...

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

Is it true that your tooth shape and other things may dictate how you’re supposed to floss? Dental experts recommend flossing teeth at least once a day, ideally before bed. The goal is to remove ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may reduce your risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat, according to a preliminary study to be presented next week at the American Stroke Association’s ...

Regular tooth flossing is tied to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can ...

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 ...

Since childhood, our parents and dentists have taught us the importance of taking care of our teeth and regularly flossing. Hopefully, we are doing just that. Research shows that regular ...

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 ...

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 ...

Flossing your teeth just once a week can lower your chance of having a stroke, a study suggests. Scientists suspect that the chore may have greater benefits than just keeping the teeth and gums ...