Less plaque, fewer cavities and healthier gums may be the more obvious benefits of flossing your teeth — but did you know it could also lower your risk of heart disease?
“There are a lot of studies that have talked about — at least for periodontal disease — the connection between gum disease and heart health,” said Sasha Ross, DMD, a periodontist for Cleveland Clinic.
Gum disease can cause high blood pressure and lead to inflammation and bacteria in the heart, research has shown, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
