{"id":159,"date":"2020-09-14T20:02:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T20:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/?p=159"},"modified":"2020-09-29T20:05:55","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T20:05:55","slug":"5-reasons-to-smile-after-cosmetic-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/5-reasons-to-smile-after-cosmetic-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Smile After Cosmetic Dentistry!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If your smile is affected by various chips, cracks, or\ndiscoloration, you may have gotten used to avoiding the act of grinning due to\nself-consciousness. However, smiling not only lets others know how you\u2019re\nfeeling, but it can provide you with many health advantages, including boosted\nconfidence. It\u2019s difficult to smile when you have various imperfections, but\nthese can all go away with cosmetic dentistry! Read on to learn the 5 top benefits\nof smiling after receiving a life changing cosmetic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1. Project Your Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It goes without saying that someone smiling is automatically\nmore approachable. However, studies found that showing off your beautiful smile\nwill help others perceive you as more successful, friendly, and trustworthy.\nThis can open doors in your life\u2014both professionally and socially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Make Yourself Happy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even when your smile doesn\u2019t come naturally, try to do it\nanyway! It shouldn\u2019t take the perfect joke to help you crack your grin. In\nfact, research shows that flashing your pearly whites on purpose creates the\nsame activity in the brain as when you naturally smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Relieve Your Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who knew that smiling could be a stress reliever? With a new\nand improved set of teeth, feel free to reward yourself with a grin after a\nparticularly stressful activity. Studies show that smiling reduces the heart\nrate, which can help you calm down after an intense situation at work or with\nfriends and family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Turn Back Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a study conducted by Berlin\u2019s Max Planck Institute,\nparticipants were shown two sets of photos: one with people smiling and the\nother with neutral expressions. Overall, it was found that participants thought\nthe people smiling were younger than those with straight faces. That\u2019s why there\u2019s\nno need to worry about smile lines or wrinkles in your face! Smile away with\nyour beautiful and youthful set of teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5. Improve Your Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that smiling and laughter actually increases\nyour number of white blood cells? These are imperative when it comes to\nfighting off disease and boosting your immune system. With this new\ninformation, that \u201clook good, feel good\u201d phrase takes on a whole new meaning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to enjoy these benefits of smiling as well as\nso much more? Getting a smile you can feel proud to show off is as easy as\npicking up the phone. Contact your dentist to start looking and feeling better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Scott Olson enjoys blending art and science to provide\nhis patients with amazingly beautiful smiles. He offers a variety of cosmetic\nservices, including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding. If\nyou have any questions, Dr. Olson can be reached through his website<\/a> or by\nphone at (417) 823-4900. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If your smile is affected by various chips, cracks, or discoloration, you may have gotten used to avoiding the act of grinning due to self-consciousness. However, smiling not only lets others know how you\u2019re feeling, but it can provide you with many health advantages, including boosted confidence. It\u2019s difficult to smile when you have various […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Are Some Reasons to Smile? | Cosmetic Dentistry | Dr. Scott Olson<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Considering cosmetic dentistry? 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