{"id":313,"date":"2020-09-27T22:34:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-27T22:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/?p=313"},"modified":"2020-10-12T22:39:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T22:39:23","slug":"dallas-ga-cosmetic-dentist-5-health-benefits-of-smiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/dallas-ga-cosmetic-dentist-5-health-benefits-of-smiling\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Smiling Can Improve Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_247319079-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Laughing man enjoying the benefits of smiling\" class=\"wp-image-314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_247319079-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_247319079-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_247319079-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_247319079-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_247319079-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to advancements in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a> techniques and technologies, it\u2019s never been easier to get the beautiful smile you\u2019ve always wanted. When you\u2019re proud of how good your teeth look, you\u2019ll naturally start to smile more. Not only does this have a positive influence on your mood and social perception, but it\u2019s good for your physical wellbeing too! Here are five health benefits of smiling you can enjoy after your cosmetic procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.) Natural Painkiller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers have discovered that the very act of smiling triggers the release of several feel-good chemicals in your brain. Some of these compounds include serotonin and endorphins, which are natural pain relievers. They help increase a person\u2019s pain threshold, essentially helping them ignore discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.) Relieve Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smiling and laughing both activate then relieve your natural stress response. Recently, an article in the Wall Street Journal referenced a small study that found smiling encourages a faster physiological recovery from stress. In it, participants who smiled after performing a stressful task experienced a faster reduction in heart rate afterwards than those who didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.) Lower Your Blood Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to an article published by The College of Family Physicians, laughter and smiling significantly influence heart health. Laughing causes an immediate increase in heart rate and oxygen consumption. This is quickly followed by a period of muscle relaxation and decreased heart rate. A reduced heart rate is indicative of lower blood pressure, which in turn puts less stress on the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.) Boost Your Immune System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving your resistance to illness could be as easy as smiling! The Loma Linda University School of Medicine\u2019s Department of Clinical Immunology found that laughing can increase a person\u2019s number of white blood cells and infection-fighting antibodies. Additionally, it\u2019s easier for your immune system to fight off germs and illnesses when your body is relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.) Live Longer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conjunction with all these benefits, or perhaps because of them, numerous studies report that smiling can help you live longer. While numerous studies have looked into the matter, one from Wayne State University, Michigan is often pointed to. In it, two researchers studied 230 pictures of major baseball players from 1952. While controlling for other factors, they found that those with the biggest smiles lived several years longer on average than their straight-faced peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smile Your Way to a Healthier Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smiling may not be the best medicine, but it can certainly help you get well faster and live a healthier life. Unfortunately, you may be missing out on these benefits if you\u2019re embarrassed by the appearance of your teeth. If you\u2019re hiding your smile because of chips, cracks, stains, gaps, or any other imperfections, your Dallas, GA cosmetic dentist is here to help. With treatments like teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, and porcelain veneers, they can help you achieve a set of pearly whites you\u2019ll be excited to show off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The talented team of Distinctive Dentistry is passionate about helping smiles of all ages in Dallas, GA stay happy, healthy, and beautiful for life. With a range of general, restorative, and cosmetic dental services, they can help you overcome nearly any oral health issue that stands between you and your ideal smile. They utilize high quality materials and state-of-the-art technology for beautiful, lifelike, and long-lasting results. If you\u2019d like to improve your smile, they can be contacted via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(770) 445-6606.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to advancements in cosmetic dentistry techniques and technologies, it\u2019s never been easier to get the beautiful smile you\u2019ve always wanted. When you\u2019re proud of how good your teeth look, you\u2019ll naturally start to smile more. 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