If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a calculated effort to avoid flashing a smile in social and professional settings.
Do you think frequent smiling has a considerable 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 lower your stress level.
3. Smiling Boosts Your Confidence
Who doesn’t want to tap into more self-assurance?
4. Smile For Success
Researchers have demonstrated several ways smiling can improve the chance of a favorable outcome in personal and professional pursuits. These benefits stem from the fact that smiling impacts your behavior as well as the behavior of the individuals with whom you interact.
5. Help People Trust You
Genuine 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 dramatic improvements in the attractiveness of your smile. At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we offer everything from tooth whitening to complete cosmetic dental smile makeovers. Let’s address the possibilities for your smile. Call 650-755-6000 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 Kenneth Hovden DDS:
650-755-6000
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Daly City, California
94015
