New research presented at the American Stroke Foundation's International Stroke Conference suggests a habit commonly practiced after eating may help reduce the risk of stroke.
Lifestyle habits that help prevent stroke include regular exercise, stress management, limiting alcohol and red meat, getting enough sleep, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
But there is another equally important habit that is often overlooked: dental care. New research shows that certain oral hygiene habits can promote cardiovascular health, especially reducing the risk of stroke, according to the Daily Mail.
Regular flossing reduces the risk of ischemic stroke by 22% and the risk of cardioembolic stroke by up to 44%.
Scientists at the University of South Carolina (USA) wanted to find out which of the oral hygiene habits (flossing, brushing or going to the dentist) has a more significant impact on cardiovascular health.
Lead author Dr Souvik Sen said: “The recent global health report found that oral diseases – such as untreated tooth decay and gum disease – will affect 3.5 billion people by 2022, making them the most common health conditions. So we wanted to determine which oral hygiene behaviour – flossing, brushing or regular visits to the dentist – has the biggest impact on stroke prevention.
The authors analyzed the oral hygiene behaviors of more than 6,000 participants.
During 25 years of follow-up, 4,092 people were stroke-free and 4,050 people were irregular heartbeat-free.
Surprisingly, the habit of using dental floss can effectively reduce the risk of stroke
Surprisingly, all of the people who didn't have this condition had one thing in common: they flossed regularly.
The results found that regular flossing reduced the risk of ischemic stroke (when blood flow to the brain is cut off) by 22%, the risk of ischemic stroke (when a blood clot forms in the heart) by 44% and the risk of irregular heartbeat by 12%, according to the Daily Mail.
Regular exercise, stress management, limiting alcohol and red meat, getting enough sleep, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels are needed.
According to the findings, not flossing may contribute to bacterial buildup and inflammation in and around the gums, increasing the risk of stroke.
Dr. Sen explains: Flossing can reduce the risk of stroke by reducing infection and inflammation in the mouth, while also encouraging other healthy habits. Flossing is a healthy habit that is easy, affordable, and accessible everywhere.
Brush or floss?
When you brush, you only clean certain surfaces of your teeth, experts say. Flossing, on the other hand, can get into the spaces your toothbrush can't reach — under your gums and between your teeth — to mechanically remove bacteria.
The Cleveland Clinic (USA) said that research has shown that if bacteria in the mouth that cause gum disease enter the bloodstream, they can cause C-reactive protein levels to increase. This increase can indicate inflammation in the blood vessels and ultimately signal an increased risk of stroke and heart disease, according to the Daily Mail.
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