{"id":14831,"date":"2025-02-03T18:39:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T18:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/?p=14831"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:34:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:34:32","slug":"one-more-reason-to-exercise-better-gum-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/2025\/02\/03\/one-more-reason-to-exercise-better-gum-health\/","title":{"rendered":"One More Reason to Exercise: Better Gum Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are plenty of good reasons to exercise on a regular basis. No doubt you\u2019re already thinking of a few! Well, researchers at Colgate found another one: consistent activity can reduce your risk of gum disease<\/a> and promote your gum health. According to their study, non-smokers who habitually exercise are 54% less likely to develop gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn how <\/em>working out can keep this unpleasant oral condition away from your smile, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Boosts Your Immune System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Exercise has a direct effect on your immune system (a.k.a. your body\u2019s illness-fighting task force). It stimulates the production of your immune cells, which basically means you\u2019ll have more cells available to combat infections. After a few minutes of running, jumping, climbing, etc., those cells will also be more active, improving how quickly and efficiently they can respond to threats like gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduces Inflammation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though inflammation is part of your body\u2019s natural immune response, too much inflammation over an extended period of time can actually weaken your defenses. Exercise, however, reduces inflammation by decreasing fatty mass and increasing anti-inflammatory cell production. If you tend to experience chronic inflammation, boosting your activity levels could help keep your gums from swelling and becoming agitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improves Circulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your blood struggles to circulate, it\u2019s harder for your immune cells to \u201cpatrol\u201d for harmful bacteria and respond effectively to illness. Fortunately, a good workout can help with this, too! Once your blood flow improves, important immune cells, vitamins, and minerals will reach the various parts of your body (including your gums!) much more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Physical activity isn\u2019t everyone\u2019s favorite pastime \u2013 which is totally understandable! Your body is unique, so some exercises might be more comfortable for you than others, and let\u2019s be honest. Sometimes it\u2019s hard to work up the motivation to get up and move. Here are some activity suggestions that can help you get started or even become a permanent part of your wellness routine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n