Flossing provides numerous health benefits beyond healthy teeth and gums. It can reduce the risk of heart disease by preventing bacteria in the gums from entering the bloodstream. Flossing may also boost overall health by reducing chronic infections and inflammation linked to cancer and other illnesses. Additionally, flossing can improve sexual health in men by protecting blood vessel health. Regular flossing may even increase life expectancy by lowering the risk of strokes and other conditions caused by inflammation in the arteries from gum bacteria.