{"id":182,"date":"2022-07-28T15:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T15:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=182"},"modified":"2026-01-21T23:10:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:10:32","slug":"gum-disease-and-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/28\/gum-disease-and-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Disease and Exercise: How They\u2019re Related"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When people think of ways to maintain a healthy smile, brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist every six months are common things that come to mind. The same goes for cutting back on their sugar consumption. Many people think or oral health as being all about teeth, but your gums are also an important part. There are several things you can do to encourage healthy gums, including exercising. Read on to learn about the connection between exercise and gum disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also called periodontal disease, this is an infection of the gums that is often the result of poor oral hygiene. If you don\u2019t brush twice and floss once per day, this allows plaque, bacteria, and food particles to build up in your mouth. The bacteria attack your gums, which may eventually lead to an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease, is treatable and even reversible. But, if you let it progress into a more severe form of gum disease called periodontitis, this can result in a range of oral and overall health issues. Some common symptoms of gum disease include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n