{"id":314,"date":"2023-02-08T18:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T18:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/?p=314"},"modified":"2023-03-21T18:09:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T18:09:21","slug":"benefits-of-smiling-for-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/benefits-of-smiling-for-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Health Benefits of Smiling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/benefits-of-smiling-for-your-health\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-1024x713.jpg\" alt=\"group of people smiling at work\" class=\"wp-image-315\" width=\"304\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>Flashing a smile can have a big impact on how people view you. It can make you come off as more trustworthy and approachable. If your teeth are crooked or imperfect, you may not come across the way you want and may be interested in improving how they look with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a>. As it turns out, there are also ways that your overall health can benefit from showing the world your gorgeous grin. Continue reading to learn about four benefits of smiling after having your beam improved with cosmetic dentistry.<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: Smiling Starts a Domino Effect of Positivity<\/h2><p>You know how when one person yawns everyone nearby seems to do the same? Well, smiling can have the same effect! If you flash your pearly whites, you may start a domino effect of joy that has everyone beaming from ear to ear. This is because neurons in the brain cause us to mimic the behavior of those around us.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: Smiling Can Help Alleviate Stress<\/h2><p>After a long day at work, a particularly difficult exam at school, or an argument with a loved one, you may be looking for a way to alleviate stress. Luckily, smiling can help. In fact, the <em>Wall Street Journal <\/em>wrote an article about how smiling after completing a stressful task can help lower your heart rate quicker, which will help you calm down.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: Smiling Projects Confidence<\/h2><p>Smiling also makes you come off as more confident to others. A beautiful beam can draw people in and make you seem more engaging. This can give you a leg up at job interviews and can also help you if you&rsquo;re going on dates or trying to make new friends.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: Smiling Improves Your Overall Health<\/h2><p>Flashing a smile has also been shown to have positive benefits on your overall health. As previously mentioned, smiling can help lower your heart rate to lessen your stress. It has also been shown to boost your immune system, which will help you defend against illnesses, and may improve your mental health.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2><p>Moreno &amp; Young Dental is a dental practice that takes pride in giving its patients the best possible care for their pearly whites. Dr. Ronald Moreno, Dr. John Young, and Dr. Peter Pfeiffer run this skilled team, offering a range of cosmetic treatments to give patients the gorgeous grins they deserve. If you are interested in setting up an appointment with Dr. Moreno, Dr. Young, or Dr. Pfeiffer or want to learn more, visit Moreno &amp; Young Dental&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call them at (360) 676-0642.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Flashing a smile can have a big impact on how people view you. It can make you come off as more trustworthy and approachable. If your teeth are crooked or imperfect, you may not come across the way you want and may be interested in improving how they look with cosmetic dentistry. As it turns out, there are also ways that your overall health can benefit from showing the world your gorgeous grin. Continue reading to learn about four benefits of smiling after having your beam improved with cosmetic dentistry. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/benefits-of-smiling-for-your-health\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-314","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Smiling Can Benefit Your Health Bellingham | Moreno &amp; Young Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Flashing a smile can do a lot of good for your overall health. 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