Your memory is a hostage Do not forget to wash your teeth!

Experiments on mice have shown that bacteria spread from the mouth to the brain, where the cells of this vital organ are destroyed.

Scientists at Cortexyme Pharmaceuticals in San Francisco later this year will apply the experiment to humans, the Sun newspaper reported.

According to Dr. Stephen Domeni, the rat study is the first to establish a link between oral disease and Alzheimer's disease.

According to medical statistics and figures, about 45% of the world's population suffers from periodontal disease.

Commenting on the study, the British Dental Society said: "The study confirms the importance of oral health as a fundamental and not secondary issue."

The study, which demonstrates the vitality of dental hygiene for public health, is accompanied by other astonishing results that have shown a link between neglecting the hygiene of the mouth and the sexual problems in men.

A recent Chinese study found that a lack of oral hygiene increases the risk of impotence three times more, since gum disease decreases testosterone in men and increases inflammation .

At least one in five people suffer from periodontal disease, which causes bleeding gums and bad breath, and can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.

The lack of cleanliness of the art and teeth is one of the most important causes of gingivitis. Doctors therefore recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day, as well as regularly using the wire to clean them.

Smoking, alcohol consumption and diabetes are among the causes of gingivitis.