Consider this your daily reminder to floss.
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| | | | | We know that flossing is essential for optimal dental health. However, did you know that regularly flossing your teeth can also protect your heart and brain? Today, we take a look at findings from a new study and brush up on the existing benefits of flossing. | | | | | | | Be well,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
March 24, 2025 • 2.5 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | Regular flossing isn't just good for your teeth … | | Dental floss may be your new secret weapon against two common health conditions: stroke and atrial fibrillation. This new research suggests that flossing, in particular, can reduce your risk — and the more you do it, the more you lower it. | | The reason for these benefits isn't entirely clear, but it may have to do with the fact that flossing reduces infection and inflammation in the mouth. This can affect your heart, brain, and gut in different ways, like lowering the risk of heart disease and the level of harmful oral bacteria that can affect your gut microbiota. | | A 2020 study suggests that following a strict oral hygiene routine over 10.5 years can also decrease your risk of heart failure. | | Participants reported engaging in other behaviors that can support overall well-being, which weren't measured in the study. More research is needed to confirm that flossing on its own is directly linked to reducing the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation. However, this study still supports the benefits of regularly flossing alongside other healthy habits. | | Reminder: Flossing can be super beneficial for your dental health. It removes plaque and bacteria from your teeth, which can reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease. It can also help you manage or prevent bad breath. | Here's a list of tips to help you effectively floss your teeth: - Gently glide string floss up and down, rubbing against both sides of each tooth.
- Curve floss at the base of each tooth to form a C shape to enter the space between your gums and teeth.
- Avoid pushing the floss into your gums, which can scratch or bruise them.
- Floss at least once per day.
- If you don't like using string or picks, try a water flosser. However, any way you floss is fine — as long as you do it!
| | | | | | | | | | An easier way to floss | | | | | | |  | | Bitvae Water Dental Flosser | | I'm a big fan of water flossers. I use one before bed every night, and it does wonders to reduce morning breath and clean hard-to-reach spots between my teeth after a long day of eating everything in sight. This cordless flosser features three modes, five intensity settings, and a big water reservoir, so you don't have to keep filling it up. | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | Email wellnesswire@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | | | |
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