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 ...

Not all mouthwashes are created equal, though, so I spoke to five dentists for their expert recommendations and tried out a ...

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke ...

Fluoride not only strengthens teeth and leads to better health overall but also is one tool communities can use to reduce ...

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

We’ve all heard the jokes — nasty little jabs about West Virginians’ dental health that plenty of us rushed to call unfair ...

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

Researchers also found that the dental hygiene habit is associated with a 44 per cent lower risk of blood clots travelling from the heart and about 12 per cent lower risk of irregular heartbeats. This ...

Flossing at least once a week can significantly lower the risk of various types of stroke, including ischemic stroke, cardioembolic stroke, and atrial fibrillation (AFib). This practice is linked ...

People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers are scheduled to report Wednesday.

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 are ...