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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2025 · 1 MIN

Flossing Lowers Stroke Risk

from Dr. Howard Smith Reports · host Howard G. Smith MD, AM

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHD2SrsvrnU/University of South Carolina neurologists just reported to the International Stroke Conference that that regular flossing lowers the risk of certain strokes.  Their study followed 6,278 participants for more than 25 years.Those who flossed at least once weekly had a 21% lower incidence of ischemic stroke and a 44% lower risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation.  The flossing prevents gum disease and reduces plaque buildup that both increase the level of inflammation in brain blood vessels but also in the heart leading to atrial fibrillation.There is growing evidence that oral health is closely linked to heart health.  Regular flossing as well as brushing are habits that have major health benefits.  The study looked at once a week, but we all should be flossing as well as brushing after every meal.https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/regular-flossing-tied-reduced-ischemic-stroke-risk-2025a10002t7?ecd=a2a#flossing #stroke #periodontitis #plaque #inflammation #atrialfibrillation

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Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHD2SrsvrnU/University of South Carolina neurologists just reported to the International Stroke Conference that that regular flossing lowers the risk of certain strokes.  Their study followed 6,278 participants for more than 25 years.Those who flossed at least once weekly had a 21% lower incidence of ischemic stroke and a 44% lower risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation.  The flossing prevents gum disease and reduces plaque buildup that both increase the level of inflammation in brain blood vessels but also in the heart leading to atrial fibrillation.There is growing evidence that oral health is closely linked to heart health.  Regular flossing as well as brushing are habits that have major health benefits.  The study looked at once a week, but we all should be flossing as well as brushing after every meal.https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/regular-flossing-tied-reduced-ischemic-stroke-risk-2025a10002t7?ecd=a2a#flossing #stroke #periodontitis #plaque #inflammation #atrialfibrillation

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