The psychological benefits of a beautiful smile

If you are maintaining proper oral hygiene and visiting the dentist regularly to avoid decay, cavities and gum diseases. It is good practice for oral health as well as overall health. It is also obvious that straight teeth are easier to clean and jaw stay health due to uniform pressure over teeth for teeth actions such as chewing. But the benefits of proper dental care go far beyond oral health. Healthy teeth and a beautiful smile will have several psychological benefits.

Teeth are more than mere mechanical instruments used to grind up food for our bodies.

The psychological benefits behind smiling:

• You smile when you are happy. Additionally, we like being around people who make us smile and surround ourselves with things that brighten up our day. Studies show that when you smile at someone, their brain is hard-wired to return the smile.
• The interesting fact is that even a fake smile can actually trick our brains into thinking that we’re happy, which in turn, responds by putting out the happy hormones.
• It improves your confidence: Smile is a secret weapon everybody can use at all times to induce feelings of confidence. Smiles send the message that you are competent and relaxed, which are both great qualities to demonstrate. It goes back to a simple truth we smile more when we are confident about the appearance of our teeth.
• It makes you look younger: People who are always smiling tend to look much younger. According to studies, smiling exercises the facial muscles and improves the skin’s elasticity, thereby, delaying the appearance of wrinkles.
• When a smile flash across your face, a natural painkiller called Endorphins produce by your body and sends certain chemical and signals to your brain that boosts your mood and reduces stress.
• Smiling signals friendliness and encourages positive interactions that draw more people near you. Smiling more likely to enjoy quality social relationships.
• The act of smiling activates neural messaging that benefits your health and happiness, increased blood flow to the brain and have an overall positive perception

Visit your dentist regularly to keep your teeth healthy and smile with confidence.