Your smile is the first thing people see about you. People enjoy being around others that smile a lot, and for a good reason. Smiles are contagious and healthy for you. Keep reading to learn other interesting facts about your smile.
Smiling Is Linked to Living Longer
It can be hard to believe, but smiling helps you live longer. People who smile are generally happier and have reduced blood pressure because of the increase in endorphins.
Smiling Helps Your Immune System
Your smile can make you look more attractive and approachable. It can also protect you from getting sick. Recent data says smiling boosts the immune system when lowering stress. This can also boost white blood cell count and antibodies to fight illness.
Smiling Is Contagious
You may have a friend that smiles all the time, and when around them, you find yourself smiling a bunch as well. Research suggests that laughter, smiles, and good energy are spread from person to person.
Smiling Reduces Stress
A little-known fact about smiling is that it reduces stress. Smiling releases endorphins, as stated above, which make us breathe deeper. This helps us to remain calm when stressed and increases our ability to deal with stressful occasions.
The Muscles Behind Your Mouth
When you smile, you use about 17 muscles, but when you frown, you use closer to 43 muscles. It is more than just about the number of muscles your face uses to smile or frown. Consider all the information found above when it comes to smiling more often and enjoying the benefits it gives.
Dr. Sharma can help you with your smile. We can schedule regular maintenance and cleanings as well as discuss other ways of brightening your smile.
Sources:
https://commhealthcare.com/national-smile-week-10-fun-facts-about-smiling/