3 Good Reasons to Smile More

It’s easy to think about dentistry as being cold and sterile. Treating teeth for cavities and gum disease doesn’t really sound all that exciting, but the fact is that the smile that dentistry can afford you is well worth the work you’ll put in to get it.

A beautiful smile can provide you with stunning health benefits, some that are almost hard to believe. Here are a few of the things that smiling often can afford you.

Smiling as Stress Relief

It’s easy to say that smiling makes you “feel better,” but the truth is actually much less abstract than that would imply. Studies have shown that smiling, even if it’s not genuine, can do a lot to relieve your stress.

A 2012 study in the journal Psychological Science asked participants to hold their mouth in the shape of a smile while completing a stressful task. It was found that patients who were “smiling” had reduced stress responses.

Watch Your Heart Health

Blood pressure is one of the primary metrics of cardiovascular health. If your blood pressure is exceedingly high, it dramatically increases your chance of heart attack or stroke.

As it turns out, laughter can really be the best medicine in this regard. Studies have shown time and time again that laughing can cause your blood pressure to fall, which means that laughing freely could be part of the secret to a healthy heart.

Be Your Best Self

People spend a lot of time wondering how they come off to others, when the secret to a good impression is right under their nose—literally! Smiling has been shown to increase people’s perception of your confidence, your success, and even your attractiveness!

If you’re uncomfortable showing off your pearly whites, you might want to talk to a dentist about cosmetic dentistry. You can start truly loving your smile and taking advantage of all of these wonderful benefits!

About the Author

Dr. Mahima Gupta truly loves dentistry for its unique ability to blend science and artistry, allowing her to use both her analytical side and her creative side to help her patients. She also knows the value of a smile and revels in being able to help patients truly love their teeth. Dr. Gupta received her dental degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. She has completed over 700 hours of continuing education since then, earning the status of “Fellow” from the Academy of General Dentistry.

If you have any questions about how you can get a better smile, she can be reached at her website or by phone at (469) 729-7707.