A smile is the best way to keep your spirits up. In fact, when you do you are helping others. In other words, it’s contagious.
According to Northwest Center for Dentistry a smile makes other people unconsciously smile as well. However, that isn’t the only reason you should make grinning a habit.
Why Smiling is Good for You
When you smile you are releasing those feel good endorphins. Those same endorphins are the ones that can also boost your immune system and help those around you have a better day.
When you smile you are actually preventing serious illness so go on, turn up the corners of your mouth. You really will feel better.
A Natural Pain Reliever
When you smile you are telling your body that you are excited or happy. Smiling helps your body release serotonin, endorphins and dopamine.
The neurotransmitters that help you feel great are natural pain relievers. If you are feeling a bit achy, try it yourself. Don’t be surprised if those pains start to diminish the minute you start beaming from ear to ear.
Smiling Reduces Anxiety
Stress is something that affects people 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, there is something you can do about it.
A study back in 2012 revealed that folks who smile during and through a stressful event, had a lower heart rate than those who didn’t smile.
Whenever you smile, even if it isn’t genuine, you will feel better about yourself and be less stressed.
A Smile Boosts Creativity
Smiling activates your brain. You are also helping your brain become more creative. Negative emotions do just the opposite. When you grin you are coming up with innovative solutions helping increase your creative flow.
Dr. Cameron Clark from Northwest Center for Dentistry can’t stress the importance of a smile.
Smiling Makes You Attractive
People who grin are naturally more attractive. Studies indicate that those who do appear more relaxed, reliable, sincere and attractive. In fact, both men and women were more attracted to photos of people who were showing off their pearly whites.
Talk to Northwest Center for Dentistry about cosmetic dentistry. It really can help you feel better about your grin.
Smiling Helps Beat Depression
When you turn up the corners on your mouth you are helping beat depression. Some studies show that frowning does just the opposite and can make you feel worse.
Your dentist in Kalispell recommends grinning if you are feeling depressed as it can change your entire day or life.
If you can’t remember the last time you felt like smiling because of your teeth and gums, call or send a direct message and talk to a team member from Northwest Dental Center today.
