Skipping this daily habit could triple your risk of pancreatic cancer

Poor oral hygiene has long been linked to a number of diseases – but scientists now have a better understanding of why

The Independent
Wait, #flossing is #hot !?
On my way to the yearly dental checkup — pretty sure I’ll hear the reminder that I don’t floss enough. I honestly can’t work out why flossing won’t stick as a habit. #flossing #habits #dentalcare 🦷
TIL a January 2025 study found that FLOSSING (independent of tooth brushing) is associated with a reduction in the risk of stroke.

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/str.56.suppl_1.19
#flossing #stroke
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A poll for non-flossers!

Have you ever had to have serious dental work done (requiring anaesthetic, etc) for something that could have been prevented by flossing? Such as, issues specifically starting between your teeth?

#dental #dentist #flossing

Yes
21.2%
Not sure
3%
No
42.4%
I floss 😇
15.2%
I floss but I still had to get that type of work done 😩
18.2%
Poll ended at .
‘What the hell is this stuff?’: French people on the culture shock of flossing

While preventive care has not traditionally been a priority in France, US dentistry is ‘very focused’ on it

The Guardian
Flossing Lowers Stroke Risk: 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. #flossing #stroke #periodontitis #plaque #inflammation #atrialfibrillation
https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHD2SrsvrnU/
Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Flossing Lowers Stroke Risk 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"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on March 11, 2025: "Flossing Lowers Stroke Risk 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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