Benefits of Smiling

Your smile is one of the first things people notice.  Your smile can make a memorable impression from the very first start.  People who smile may be perceived as more happy, successful and trustworthy. Smiling has both health and social benefits.

Some of the health benefits of smiling

1.     Improved  mood

·       Smiling can boost your mood and may be beneficial for people struggling with depression and anxiety.

·       Smiling and having positive thoughts can help to lift your spirits.

2.     Lower blood pressure

·       Smiling/laughter-muscle relaxation and decrease in heart rate and blood pressure

·       Reduce risk of developing heart disease.

3.     Stress relief

·       Lower heart rate during stressful tasks

·       Smiling releases endorphins which are a group of hormones that help to relieve pain and stress

4.     Stronger immune function

·       Mayo Clinic reports that laughter and positive thoughts release molecules in the brain that fight stress and illnesses.

·       Laughter therapy increases immune responses in postpartum women.

5.     Pain relief

·       Mayo Clinic reports laughter causes your body a higher pain tolerance.

·       Smiling/laughter increases pain threshold and creates a higher pain tolerance.

Some of the social benefits of smiling

1.     Smiles are contagious

·       Smiles make you feel good. Smiles make others feel good

·       Smiles are great first impression and relationship builder

2.     Better relationship

·       People who smile are perceived as being more likable than those who don’t smile

·       Being likable makes it easier to build and maintain better relationships

3.     Attractive & sociable

·       People who smile are viewed as more attractive and sociable

·       You don’t have to have perfect looking teeth but a smile reflects your self confidence

4.     Confidence & self-esteem

·       Your smiles tell people some things about you: self-confidence and self-esteem.

·       May get better job opportunity, promotion, and better/higher pay.

5.     Trustworthy

·       Your smile is the first impression people notice.

·       Some job interviewers say they can tell from the first impression whether or not the job applicant would be a successful and trustworthy employee.

Smiles are contagious. When you smile, people respond with a smile back.  It is a good and wonderful feeling when you can smile with confidence.  Dr. Anna Lee is a general & cosmetic dentist in Glendora, CA.  Contact Dr. Anna Lee for a consultation at 626-335-5114 or visit our website at annaleedds.com and find out how you can get the smile that you want.