{"id":542,"date":"2011-09-20T17:52:39","date_gmt":"2011-09-20T17:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/?p=542"},"modified":"2017-01-09T21:28:29","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T21:28:29","slug":"the-benefits-a-smile-will-bring-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/the-benefits-a-smile-will-bring-you\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits A Smile Will Bring You"},"content":{"rendered":"

ARE YOU NEWLY GRADUATED, stuck in a mid-life crisis, starting a new career, or re-entering the dating scene? <\/strong>No matter what change your life may be going through, having an unforgettable smile may be just the thing to help boost your confidence and get you feeling unstoppable.<\/em><\/p>\n

Here at Lake Oconee Dentistry<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>we know that flashing a smile is one of the best ways to turn someone else\u2019s day around\u2026But guess what\u2014smiling not only brightens other people\u2019s days, it also benefits the smiler!<\/p>\n

Here are some reasons we should smile!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. It Makes You More Attractive: <\/strong>It is no secret that we are drawn to people who smile. There\u2019s something remarkably irresistible about someone who isn\u2019t afraid to flash those pearly whites.<\/li>\n
  2. It\u2019s Contagious:<\/strong> A simple smile has the ability to brighten a whole room and draw people to you. The world would be a happier place if everyone kept smiling!<\/li>\n
  3. It Can Change Your Mood: <\/strong>Even when you feel down, smiling can trick your body into changing your mood! Try it the next time you\u2019re not having the best day.<\/li>\n
  4. It Boosts Your Immune System:<\/strong> When you smile, your immune function improves due to increased relaxation.<\/li>\n
  5. It Relieves Stress:<\/strong> We all know what it\u2019s like to look stressed and overwhelmed\u2026but did you know that putting on a smile makes you look happier AND actually takes away some of that stress!?<\/li>\n
  6. It Lowers Blood Pressure: <\/strong>The physical act of smiling causes a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Test it out at home if you don\u2019t believe us!<\/li>\n
  7. It\u2019s A Natural Drug: <\/strong>Studies have shown that smiling actually releases endorphins, serotonin, and natural pain killers.<\/li>\n
  8. It Makes You Look Younger: <\/strong>The muscles your body uses to smile actually lift the face, making you appear younger and healthier!<\/li>\n
  9. Smiling Makes You More Successful: <\/strong>Smiling in a job interview is much more likely to land you the job! People who smile appear more confident and approachable\u2014and they end up being the ones that get promoted!<\/li>\n
  10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive: <\/strong>Try this\u2014put on a smile, and then think about something negative without losing the smile. It\u2019s hard to feel quite as down when you\u2019ve got a grin on your face, huh? When we smile our body sends us a message saying \u201cLife is Good!\u201d Worry, stress, and depression problems can be greatly helped through smiling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So, the long and short of it is: SMILE!<\/strong> Don\u2019t let insecurities about your teeth hold you back any longer! If you are uneasy about smiling, talk to Drs. Bradley and Dr. Boswell<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> about the many options available at Lake Oconee Dentistry<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>. We can have you proud and confident about your smile in no time!<\/p>\n

    Contact our practice<\/a> today. Your unforgettable smile awaits you.<\/em><\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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