{"id":820,"date":"2022-10-02T07:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T07:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=820"},"modified":"2022-10-26T07:43:45","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T07:43:45","slug":"awesome-health-benefits-of-smiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/awesome-health-benefits-of-smiling\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Awesome Health Benefits of Smiling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/woman-smiling-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A woman showing off her smile.\" class=\"wp-image-821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/woman-smiling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/woman-smiling.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Did you know that the first thing people tend to notice about you is your smile? Your pearly whites are constantly on display to the world, but smiling isn\u2019t just all for show\u2014there are actually several awesome health benefits that accompany the habit! Here\u2019s more from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">cosmetic dentist in Ponte Vedra Beach<\/a> about the benefits of smiling and why you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to do it as often as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. It Helps You Look Younger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve maybe heard that smiling and laughing too often can create wrinkles or crow\u2019s feet in your face, making you look older\u2014but this is not true! Research has actually found that <em>not smiling<\/em> is what causes a person to appear older. In fact, a study from Berlin\u2019s Max Planck Institute found that participants who viewed pictures of happy, smiling faces compared to faces with neutral expressions thought that the people smiling appeared the youngest looking. This means that smiling often can turn back the clock and take some years off of your face!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. It Fortifies Your Immune System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smiling won\u2019t just make you look great; it\u2019ll make your body feel great, too! 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. It Reduces Your Stress Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research also shows that smiling often can reduce the amount of stress your body is experiencing. A recent study found that people who smiled after doing a particularly stressful task experienced a much faster reduction in their heart rate afterwards. Additionally, those who smiled also recorded a faster physiological recovery from stress. This is because the muscle activity involved with smiling sends signals to the brain that indicate \u201csafety.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. It Boosts Your Self-Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, one of the most obvious benefits of smiling is the awesome boost it can provide for your self-confidence. It goes without saying that we\u2019re naturally drawn towards people who project a friendly, pleasant, and personable outlook. Conversely, we tend to stay away from people who seem sullen, angry, or withdrawn. By smiling, you\u2019re creating a more positive and confident image of yourself that may help you to navigate social situations or succeed in the professional world; you\u2019ll feel great about how you\u2019re projecting yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure about how to maximize your smile\u2019s potential, don\u2019t hesitate to speak with your dentist about viable options for smile enhancement\u2014there are several cosmetic treatments that can make your smile noticeably healthier and brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry serves the dental needs of the Ponte Vedra Beach area under the leadership of Dr. Kristopher Harth and Dr. Eric Townsend. Their practice is thrilled to offer a wide range of services including several preventive, restorative, and cosmetic options. If you have any questions about the article or would like to arrange a visit, you can contact the practice through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone for assistance: (904) 285-7711.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the first thing people tend to notice about you is your smile? Your pearly whites are constantly on display to the world, but smiling isn\u2019t just all for show\u2014there are actually several awesome health benefits that accompany the habit! 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