{"id":325,"date":"2011-09-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-09-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/fails-dont-forget-smile\/"},"modified":"2011-09-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-09-26T00:00:00","slug":"fails-dont-forget-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/fails-dont-forget-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"When All Else Fails\u2014Don&#8217;t Forget To Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-244\" src=\"http:\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistryblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/i00195_N_couplesmiling.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"576\" \/>ARE YOU NEWLY GRADUATED, stuck in a mid-life crisis, starting a new career, or re-entering the dating scene? <\/strong><em>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>  Here at <strong><a title=\"Greg G. Pitts Aesthetic &amp; Sports Dentistry\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gregpittsdds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a title=\"Greg G. Pitts Aesthetic &amp; Sports Dentistry\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gregpittsdds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><a title=\"Hudson Highlands Dentistry Middletown New York\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hudsonhighlandsdentistry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hudson Highlands Dentistry<\/a><\/a> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><a title=\"Greg G. Pitts Aesthetic &amp; Sports Dentistry\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gregpittsdds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/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!  <strong><em>Here are some reasons we should smile!<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>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<li><strong>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<li><strong>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<li><strong>It Boosts Your Immune System:<\/strong> When you smile, your immune function improves due to increased relaxation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>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<li><strong>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<li><strong>It\u2019s A Natural Drug: <\/strong>Studies have shown that smiling actually releases endorphins, serotonin, and natural pain killers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>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<li><strong>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<li><strong>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<p> <strong>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 <strong><a title=\"About Dr. Pitts\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gregpittsdds.com\/about\/dr-greg-pitts\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a title=\"Meet Dr. Lynch\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hudsonhighlandsdentistry.com\/about-our-office\/meet-dr-lynch\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Lynch<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong> about the many options available at <strong><a title=\"About Our Practice\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gregpittsdds.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a title=\"Hudson Highlands Dentistry Middletown New York\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hudsonhighlandsdentistry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hudson Highlands Dentistry<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong>. We can have you proud and confident about your smile in no time!  <strong><em><a title=\"Contact Our Practice\" href=\"http:\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistryblog.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">Contact our practice<\/a> today. Your unforgettable smile awaits you.<\/em><\/strong>  <a title=\"Visit Our Practice on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HudsonHighlandsDentistry\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-709\" src=\"http:\/\/mysocialpractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/i00139_N_FacebookLuggage2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"371\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ARE YOU NEWLY GRADUATED,<\/strong> stuck in a mid-life crisis, starting a new career, or re-entering the dating scene? 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