India, Dec. 8 -- You already know that flossing keeps your teeth clean and your breath fresh - but what if that tiny daily habit could also protect your heart and brain? Research suggests that good oral hygiene may go far beyond your smile, with regular flossing now being linked to a lower risk of stroke. It's a simple, two-minute routine that could quietly be doing a lot more for your overall health than you ever imagined.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, has revealed the hidden link between flossing and reduced risk of strokes. In an Instagram video posted on December 6, the physician breaks down the possible benefits of flossing, which can influence both brain and heart health.

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