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Your smile is one of the first features that people will notice about you\u2014meaning that it\u2019s in your best interest to smile as brightly and often as possible. But did you know that smiling doesn\u2019t just bolster your appearance and first impressions, but also grants you access to many awesome health benefits? Here\u2019s more from your dentist<\/a> about four of the cool and unique benefits of smiling and why you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to show off your pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. It Makes You Look Younger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s possible that you\u2019ve heard through the grapevine that smiling or laughing too<\/em> often can create wrinkles or crow\u2019s feet in your face, but this isn\u2019t the case at all! In fact, some studies actually show that not<\/em> smiling is what exacerbates these issues and causes a person to appear older. A study from Berlin\u2019s Max Planck Institute found that participants who viewed pictures of smiling faces compared to faces with neutral expressions noticed a unique difference: those smiling appeared the youngest looking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. It Fortifies Your Immune System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever heard the expression \u201claughter is the best medicine\u201d? Research from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine found that smiling and laughing often actually increased the number of white blood cells in the body, which is critical for fighting off infections and boosting the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. It Reduces Your Stress Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research also shows that smiling often can reduce the amount of overall stress your body is feeling. A recent study found that people who smiled after doing a particularly stressful task experienced a much faster reduction in their heart rate afterward. This is because the muscle activity involved with smiling sends signals to the brain that indicate \u201csafety.\u201d Additionally, those who smiled also recorded a faster physiological recovery from stress; so, don\u2019t hesitate to grin when the going gets tough!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. It Boosts Your Self-Esteem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s human nature to feel more attracted to people who project a friendly and personable outlook; we\u2019re social creatures, after all! Conversely, many of us tend to stay away from people who seem perpetually sullen, angry, or withdrawn. Smiling allows you to maintain a positive and confident image of yourself that may help you to navigate social situations or succeed in the professional world; this unparalleled boost in confidence is too large to ignore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The team at Healthy Smiles Dental Care is thrilled to serve patients and families in the Barton City, MI area. They offer a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry options that are certain to keep your smile looking and feeling its best and brightest. If you have any questions about the article or you\u2019d like to schedule a visit, you can contact the practice online<\/a> or over the phone for assistance: (989) 736-7000.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your smile is one of the first features that people will notice about you\u2014meaning that it\u2019s in your best interest to smile as brightly and often as possible. But did you know that smiling doesn\u2019t just bolster your appearance and first impressions, but also grants you access to many awesome health benefits? 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