Eureka has an interesting study:
The researchers have determined that gum disease (gingivitis) plays a
decisive role in whether a person developes Alzheimer´s or not. "We discovered DNA-based proof that the bacteria causing gingivitis
can move from the mouth to the brain," says researcher Piotr Mydel at
Broegelmanns Research Laboratory, Department of Clinical Science,
University of Bergen (UiB). The bacteria produces a protein that destroys nerve cells in the
brain, which in turn leads to loss of memory and ultimately,
Alzheimer´s.
Yep, do as mother says!