You might expect to hear about research studies focused on the paths of oral bacteria, or the effect certain foods might have on oral cancer. Would you be surprised to hear that many studies have zoomed in on smiling? One particular study at Michigan’s Wayne State University looked at baseball cards, some of which dated back to the nineteenth century. Researchers discovered interesting information: the athlete’s smiles predicted how long they would live, and what kind of success they’d have in marriage and other relationships. Lincolnshire cosmetic dentist, Brent A. Engelberg, is extremely committed to helping people achieve the smiles of their dreams.
Emotional Health
Smiling when you feel depressed might seem counter-intuitive. However, if you can muster up a smile or two, your mood will actually start to change. Even a smile that doesn’t come from an organic place of happiness still releases endorphins that can lift your spirits and change your mood. Smiling is also contagious, so if you know someone that can use a mood lift, flash them your beautiful grin, and you just might inspire them to get out of their funk.
Physical Health
Stress is one of the main causes of hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension can contribute to heart disease. However, smiling can potentially reduce both stress and blood pressure. A bright and broad grin can also boost your immune system, and going back to those smile endorphins, act as a natural pain killer and serotonin stimulator. Furthermore, when you smile a lot, laughter often follows. A good laugh attack can actually workout your abs, leading to better physical fitness.
Dental Health
There are 5,000 muscles in your face, and we use them to smile. That action actually lifts the face, making you appear younger. But no one’s going to smile when they don’t feel good about the way their teeth look. If you’re unhappy with your teeth, Dr. Engelberg can help you to smooth out, reshape, brighten and whiten your smile that so you can gain all of the emotional and physical health benefits of smiling.
Visit your Lincolnshire Cosmetic Dentist
If you would like to schedule a consultation with a cosmetic dentist in Chicago, you can reach Dr. Engelberg and our 60069 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
