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 presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

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Regular dental flossing linked to lower risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats

Oral diseases such as untreated tooth decay and gum disease affect 3.5 billion people in 2022

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This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say

About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year — new research suggests that a common hygiene habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke.

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This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it

When you floss regularly, you're not only protecting your oral health and the risk of cavities. According to a study that will be presented at the annual conference of the American Stroke Association, this may also be a way to reduce the risk of stroke. The preliminary results of the study have already been announced, but the presentation will be made at the association's annual conference that will take place in early February in Los Angeles, i…

Quando usa fio dentário com regularidade não está só a proteger a saúde oral e o risco de cáries. Segundo um estudo que será apresentado no congresso anual da American Stroke Association, esta pode ser também uma forma de reduzir o risco de acidente vascular cerebral (AVC).   Os resultados preliminares do estudo já foram conhecidos, mas a apresentação será feita no congresso anual da associação que decorre no início de fevereiro em Los Angeles, …

Nem só contra as cáries! Uso de fio dentário pode reduzir risco de AVC

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Not only against cavities! Flossing may reduce the risk of stroke

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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 such as atrial fibrillation (AFib).

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Regular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeats

A study that has been running for nearly 40 years has looked at people's habits

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New study finds 'easy' dental habit 'slashes stroke risk'

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests. The findings, which will be presented Wednesday at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles, show people who flossed at least once a week had a lower risk for strokes caused by blood clots coming from the heart and for an irregular heart rhythm called atria…

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Flossing may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm

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By Stephen Beech Regular dental flossing reduces the risk of a stroke, according to new research. People who floss their teeth at least once a week lower their risk of suffering a potentially fatal stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart say scientists. They also reduce the chance of a stroke associated

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Regularly flossing can help reduce risk of stroke: study

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests. The findings, which will be presented Feb. 5 at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles, show people who flossed at least once a week had a lower risk for strokes caused by blood clots coming from the heart and for an irregular heart rhythm called atrial f…

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