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Facts Regarding How Exercise can Improve Your Oral Health
Posted November 14, 2014 by Wager-Evans Dental
Facts:
Fact #1: Exercise is a healthy way to control your blood pressure. It helps keep it lower.
Fact #2: Exercise also contributes to heart health, weight control, and stabilization of glucose levels.
Fact #3: Exercise is a mood booster.
Fact #4:Exercise helps decrease stress levels, increase self-esteem, and improve digestion.
Fact #5: Exercise increases mental clarity and brain power.
Fact #6:Exercise is also beneficial to your oral health. It reduces inflammation throughout your body, including your mouth.
Fact #7: Exercise helps your body utilize vitamins and minerals essential to your dental health.
Fact #8: People who exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight are 40 percent less likely to develop periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums and because exercise reduces inflammation, it helps keep your gums healthy too.
Fact #5: Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss, and it has been linked to other chronic diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, lung disease, and dementia.
Fact #6: It’s easier to exercise with a buddy because it is more fun. Therefore, you are more likely to keep up a regular routine and be consistent.
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