Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than protect against cavities. A new study suggests it could lower the ...

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 ...

You may need to treat a cut in your mouth after playing sports, biting your cheek while eating, or due to another minor injury. Bleeding, along with symptoms of pain and swelling, also may need to ...

"We aimed to determine which oral hygiene behavior — dental flossing, brushing or regular dentist visits — has the greatest impact on stroke prevention." The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) ...