{"id":391,"date":"2012-10-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-10-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/three-reasons-why-your-smile-may-be-a-fountain-of-youth\/"},"modified":"2012-10-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-10-08T00:00:00","slug":"three-reasons-why-your-smile-may-be-a-fountain-of-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/three-reasons-why-your-smile-may-be-a-fountain-of-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Reasons Why Your Smile May Be A Fountain Of Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong> COULD THE SECRET TO PERPETUAL YOUTH<\/strong> be found in your smile (wink, wink)? Well, that\u2019s probably a bit of an exaggeration! But as you know, here at our practice<\/strong>, we obsess over our patients\u2019 smiles. We know that a confident smile can be life changing. But what does your smile have to do with aging?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

1. People Who Smile More Are Perceived As Younger<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Last year, in an American Psychological Association study<\/strong><\/a>, researchers showed\u00a0thousands of photos of people wearing different expressions to test subjects,\u00a0who were then asked to guess the ages of the people in the photos.\u00a0The guesses on neutral expressions were quite accurate, but smiling faces were generally assumed to be years younger than their actual age<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

2. Sharing Your Smile (and a laugh) Makes You FEEL Younger\u2014Regardless Of Your Age<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s really not about the number of miles on your smile. It\u2019s about how comfortable you are sharing it. [youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PR_UYx4vSPs?rel=0] <\/p>\n

3. Smiling May Even Help You Live Longer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Living longer\u2014now THERE\u2019S a serious smiling benefit.<\/strong> Could this really be true? A 2010 Wayne State University study<\/a><\/strong> examined the relationship between smile intensity and longevity among 230 pro baseball players from a \u201952 baseball registry. They found that players with big smiles lived an average of five years longer that those who didn\u2019t (or barely) smiled. Even players with small smiles lived longer than those who didn\u2019t smile. Facial expression and smiles have long been shown to be a good indicator of people\u2019s emotions\u2014and those with positive emotions are even shown to have better interpersonal skills and more stable marriages.\u00a0Smiling can have a great impact on your health<\/strong>\u2014it can boost your immune system and reduces stress. <\/p>\n

So Here Are Some Tips For Helping Your Smile Keep You Young<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. Care for your teeth, relentlessly,<\/strong> by doing the basics\u2014brushing, flossing, regular checkups, etc.<\/li>\n
  2. Ask us<\/strong> any time you have questions about your oral health or improving your smile.<\/li>\n
  3. Smile big, and smile often.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When you take good care of your teeth, chances are they\u2019ll last a lifetime. And a great smile will make that lifetime longer, healthier, and happier. <\/p>\n

    We\u2019re Always Available And Always Listening<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    You know how to contact us<\/strong>! And, we love hearing from you on our Facebook<\/strong> page! <\/p>\n

    And thanks, as always, for being our valued patients and friends!<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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