Brush or floss first? Add a mouthwash? You may think you know all there is to taking care of your teeth –– but maybe you ...

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 ...

A preliminary study found that flossing at least once a week may reduce the risk of stroke. Experts explain the finding and ...

Be more frequent with flossing, which is understood to increase your chances of leading healthier, disease-free life, by ...

Previous studies have shown a link between oral health, oral infection and damage to white matter and small blood vessels in the brain, as well as to a buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply ...

People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat ...

Flossing teeth at least once per week is linked to a lower risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat beat, known as atrial ...

Regular dental flossing reduces the risk of a stroke, according to new research. People who floss their teeth at least once a ...

The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, which began in 1987, assessed the home use of dental floss through a questionnaire of more than 6,000 people. Among those who reported flossing, 4 ...