Alzheimer’s Awareness: The Mouth–Brain Connection 🧠🦷 Your oral health is about more than just your smile. Emerging research suggests a link between chronic gum disease, inflammation, and cognitive health later in life — including Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s the good news: Daily habits like flossing can help reduce oral bacteria and inflammation before they become bigger issues. No fear. No guilt. Just one more reason small routines matter. Because taking care of your mouth is part of taking care of you.