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Dental hygiene ( after your teeth and gums) is good for you. It your teeth healthy, and it can help your brain. New research from the University of South Carolina that flossing your teeth could the risk of having a stroke. A stroke is like a heart attack, but it affects the brain. It when blood cannot to the brain, or when a blood vessel in the brain . Around 15 million people worldwide have a stroke each year. Of these, about 5 million , and 5 million are left disabled. Researcher Dr Souvik Sen said oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, around 3.5 billion people. He said these diseases the most widespread health problems.

Dr Sen and his team of researchers into the effects of flossing on our health. He said: "We to determine which oral hygiene behavior - dental flossing, brushing or regular dentist visits - the greatest impact on stroke prevention." The team that flossing teeth at least once a week could the risk of different types of stroke by 22 per cent to 44 per cent. Dr Sen said flossing could the risk of stroke "by oral infections". He added that flossing was a cheap and easy way of for your teeth and body. He said: "Many people have that dental care costly. Flossing is a healthy habit that is easy, affordable and accessible."