Smile, It's Contagious: The Ripple Effect of a Healthy Smile on Other

People have a bad tendency to avoid smiling, which can be a real issue in modern society. After all, smiling is a powerful way of improving your mood, showing off your teeth, and making the world a better place. Yes, smiling at everybody you see during the day can subtly improve your mood and that of those around you. Here’s what you need to know about this unique phenomenon.

Smiling Immediately Improves Your Mood

Have you ever noticed that your mood immediately improves when you smile? That’s not a coincidence because smiling will release small amounts of positive mood endorphins that immediately make you happier. Even if you don’t feel happy when you smile, your body will release these chemicals, which means you can fake it till you make it when it comes to happiness.

Others Will React With a Smile, Improving Their Mood

When you flash your teeth in a beautiful grin, you’re likely to catch the eyes of other people near you. If you look at somebody directly and smile, you’re likely to improve their mood by getting them to smile and creating a ripple effect. Even if you pass someone on the street and never see them again, you’ve made a positive impact on their life that may spread further.

The Smile Will Spread Like Wildfire

Did you know that smiles are often considered one of the strongest points of attraction? According to Boise State University, 61% of adults say that they’re attracted to somebody’s smile alone, beyond any other factors. As a result, the person or people you smiled at may continue smiling and even smile at others, spreading the grin quickly throughout your neighborhood.

You Will Think More About Your Dental Health

When you make an effort to smile more, you will more readily realize the importance of your dental health. And, as you spread smiles to other people, the same will happen to them. After all, healthy teeth mean beautiful teeth. So, happiness isn't the only benefit of smiling; you'll also benefit by making more of an effort to stay healthy and maintain those pearly whites.

Smiling will create a ripple effect that will make everyone else you meet happier. However, it’s important to make sure that your teeth are strong and healthy before flashing your smile. Doing so can ensure that your smile is attractive. Call us at Pampered Dental to learn more about keeping your smile healthy!