How Smiling And laughing Affect Your Health

Smile is your signature. Smile is a curved line which straightens up many things. The quality of your smile affects your mood and confidence in general. It also has some great physical and mental benefits.

Some facts about smiling and laughing are :

1. Mood Booster and Stress Reliever

When you are feeling low or in bad mood, the last thing you would want to do is smile or laugh. But letting out a smile or laugh can trigger your brain into feeling happier .Laughing stimulates circulation and your muscles relax. These positive effects last for about an hour of laughing.

2. Lowers Blood Pressure

Laughter increases heart rate followed by muscle relaxation. This is followed by lowering the heart rate and blood pressure that reduces the risk of developing heart disease and prevent the buildup of fat and cholesterol.

3. Strengthens the Immune System

Mayo Clinic study showed that laughter and positive thoughts release endorphins in your brain that helps fight stress and illnesses. This in turn increases the healing process.

4. Increase Pain Tolerance

Mayo Clinic reports laughing causes your body to release its own natural painkillers and speed healing. So when in pain hang out with friends and family who will make you laugh.

5. Makes you more likable

Many studies show that people who smile and laugh are more likeable and positive. This makes people want to be around you, as it makes them feel positive and boosts them too. This creates stronger, healthier social bonds and healthy long term relationships.

6. Increases productivity

When you smile your mood improves and you will be able to focus better on the task and finish it on time.

So it's very important to take care of your teeth and that precious smile. Call 408-725-1536 or email us at info@hillsdentalgroup.com to schedule an appointment with us today, and allow us to take care of your teeth.