As the song goes: When you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Dentists know that this verse still rings true today.
When you smile — that is, when you’re not afraid to open your mouth and show your teeth — you convey a sense of well-being and confidence. And, indeed, everyone wants to smile with you.
In fact, it’s contagious. People respond to a healthy, shiny smile. It doesn’t matter if they’re a prospective dating partner or a future boss.
Research shows that smiling improves health, relieves stress and lowers your blood pressure. It improves your mood and, in a culture obsessed with youth, lifts your face and makes you look younger. And this can have a profound effect on your overall quality of life.
To keep your smile for a long time, you need to take care of yourself. You need to show you have confidence. And if you are hiding your smile because your teeth are yellowed, missing or deteriorating, you may be missing out on some of the joys — and intimacies — of life.
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