{"id":941,"date":"2013-07-03T16:32:22","date_gmt":"2013-07-03T16:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2013\/07\/4-ways-laughter-and-a-confident-smile-are-life-changing\/"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:35:12","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:35:12","slug":"4-ways-laughter-and-a-confident-smile-are-life-changing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/4-ways-laughter-and-a-confident-smile-are-life-changing\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Laughter And A Confident Smile Are Life Changing"},"content":{"rendered":"

BECAUSE IT USUALLY HAPPENS SPONTANEOUSLY,<\/strong> we don\u2019t often think about smiling or laughing. However, they both really do<\/strong> make us feel better\u2014and, studies continue to reveal more of their many benefits.<\/p>\n

1. Smiling Evokes Trust<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A recent study<\/strong> published in the Journal of Economic Psychology suggests that people may be as much as 10% more willing to trust someone who smiles.<\/p>\n

2. Smiling Could Increase Your Net Worth<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Some economists suggest that smiles may have real, monetary value! Another study<\/strong> found that smiling waitresses earn more tips <\/strong>(makes sense, right?).<\/p>\n

3. Smiling Lifts Your Spirit And Those Around You<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Life is full of ups and downs. Smiling can reduce distressing emotions and be an invaluable tool in moving forward with our heads held high. And equally important, grins and chuckles can calm and comfort those around us<\/strong>. Here\u2019s an example of how someone else\u2019s smile (laugh) can lift YOUR day… We dare you<\/strong> to watch this video without smiling:<\/p>\n

4. Smiling May Help You Look Younger!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

That elusive fountain of youth may not be found in surgeries or potions\u2014rather, a study suggests<\/strong> that the path to looking younger may be found through our smiles.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Get You Smiling And Laughing More <\/strong>(or again)!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As your lifelong health partner, we\u2019re concerned about your total health. We know that some people don\u2019t reap the benefits of smiling and laughing because they\u2019re embarrassed or self-conscious about their teeth.<\/strong> Are you one of those people? We\u2019d like to help. We love visiting with our patients about their smiles. We want you to smile confidently!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks for sharing our practice (and our blog) with your friends, neighbors, and coworkers. We appreciate your kind referrals!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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