Association between dental floss use and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in American adults

IF 2.4 4区医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

Heart & Lung Pub Date : 2025-02-21 DOI:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2025.02.003

Jiaqing Fei MPH , Xiaoyan Gong MPH

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Abstract

Background

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains a major cause of global morbidity and mortality. Emerging research suggests that oral hygiene practices, particularly dental floss use, may reduce the risk of ASCVD.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to examine the association between dental floss use and ASCVD prevalence.

Methods

Data from NHANES participants who completed home interviews and dental evaluations were analyzed. ASCVD was defined as angina, stroke, myocardial infarction, or coronary artery disease. Dental floss use was self-reported over the past seven days. Covariates included demographic, socioeconomic, lifestyle, and clinical factors. Weighted logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between dental floss use and ASCVD prevalence.

Results

This study included a total sample of 7253 participants with a mean age of 53.8±14.6 years. The sample consisted of 47.6 % male participants. The ethnic composition included 64.3 % Non-Hispanic White. Regular dental floss use was correlated with a lower likelihood of developing ASCVD and Stringent Criteria (infarction or stroke), with ORs of 0.76 (95 % CI: 0.60, 0.97) p=0.028 and 0.68 (95 % CI: 0.49, 0.94) p=0.022, respectively. Flossing 3–4 days/week was associated with reduced ASCVD risk, OR = 0.57 (95 % CI: 0.38, 0.84) p=0.006. Similar reductions were seen for stringent criteria: flossing 3–4 days/week: OR = 0.57 (95 % CI: 0.32, 0.99) p=0.047, flossing ≥5 days/week: OR = 0.69 (95 % CI: 0.47, 1.00) p=0.049.

Conclusions

Regular dental floss use may reduce the risk of ASCVD. These results support the inclusion of oral hygiene practices in cardiovascular disease prevention strategies.

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Heart & Lung 医学-呼吸系统

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

3.60%

发文量

184

审稿时长

35 days

期刊介绍： Heart & Lung: The Journal of Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care, the official publication of The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses, presents original, peer-reviewed articles on techniques, advances, investigations, and observations related to the care of patients with acute and critical illness and patients with chronic cardiac or pulmonary disorders. The Journal''s acute care articles focus on the care of hospitalized patients, including those in the critical and acute care settings. Because most patients who are hospitalized in acute and critical care settings have chronic conditions, we are also interested in the chronically critically ill, the care of patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disorders, their rehabilitation, and disease prevention. The Journal''s heart failure articles focus on all aspects of the care of patients with this condition. Manuscripts that are relevant to populations across the human lifespan are welcome.