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September 10, 2025Open Access

Association of Toothbrushing, Dental Flossing, and Interdental Brushing with Stroke Risk

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SPSangwoo ParkDKDa Eun KimSPSun Jae Park

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Overview

Cohort study reveals a 23% lower ischemic stroke risk with improved oral hygiene behaviors.

Key Points

  • Improved oral hygiene is linked to a 23% lower risk of ischemic stroke among participants.
  • Stronger association noted for individuals brushing twice daily and using floss and interdental brushes.
  • Population-based cohort study analyzed data from over 98,000 adults aged 40 and older in Korea.
  • Results highlight the potential role of comprehensive oral hygiene in stroke prevention.

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Park et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bb6354b1d3bfb60ed1a2https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.04.25332999
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