Naia comparing flossing tools at a bathroom counter with research notes

Flossing vs Water Flosser: Which Protects Your Brain After 40?

Traditional flossing and water flossers both clean between teeth — but they trigger very different inflammatory responses in an aging mouth. Here’s what the research says.

August 27, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation

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