If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a conscious effort to avoid showing your teeth in social and professional settings.
Do you think frequent smiling has a meaningful effect on your life? You bet it does.
In addition to simply making us happier, smiling improves our quality of life in a multitude of ways.
1. Look Younger and More Attractive
It doesn’t take a scientific study to substantiate this fact. No matter your age, you always look better with a smile on your face.
2. Smiling Decreases Stress
When you smile, your brain releases feel-good chemicals that reduce your stress level.
3. Smiling Bolsters Your Confidence
Who doesn’t want to reap the benefits of more self-assurance?
4. Smile For Success
Researchers have shown several ways smiling can improve the chance of a pleasing outcome in personal and professional pursuits. These benefits stem from the fact that smiling affects your behavior as well as the behavior of the individuals with whom you interact.
5. Help People Trust You
Authentic smiles that involve the mouth, cheeks, and eyes, portray honesty and trustworthiness.
How would your life improve if you loved your smile?
Even small cosmetic changes can yield meaningful improvements in the attractiveness of your smile. At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, we offer everything from tooth whitening to complete smile redesigns. Let’s consider the possibilities for your smile. Call 410-357-0099 today to schedule a cosmetic dental consultation.
Sources:
Horn P.W. Scharlemann, Catherine C. Eckel, Alex Kacelmik, Rick K. Wilson, “The value of a smile: Game theory with a human face, “ScienceDirect, October 2001, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167487001000599, accessed April 4, 2017
Ronald E. Reggio, PhD, “There’s Magic in Your Smile,” Psychology Today, June 25, 2012, https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201206/there-s-magic-in-your-smile, accessed April 4, 2017
“10 Hidden Benefits of Smiling,” Psyblog, http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/06/10-hidden-benefits-of-smiling.php, accessed April 4, 2017
Contact Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS:
410-357-0099
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16928 York Rd
Monkton, Maryland
21111
