10 Reasons to Smile Every Day

Close-up picture of a woman smiling.What makes you smile? Spending time with your friends and family? Cuddling up on the sofa with your beloved pet? Feeling the sun on your skin as you take in all that Mother Nature has to offer, or enjoying a delicious meal at the end of a long day?

According to a Forbes article, more than 30% of people smile over 20 times daily, and children often smile up to 400 times a day! But did you know that smiling offers a number of important benefits? The act of smiling can:

  1. Enhance your mood
  2. Train your brain to think more positively
  3. Boost your productivity
  4. Relieve stress
  5. Lower your blood pressure
  6. Strengthen your immune system
  7. Make you more attractive
  8. Help you project confidence
  9. Make you more approachable
  10. Inspire those around you to also smile

How to Protect & Enhance Your Smile

Now that you know how many benefits grinning offers, the next step will be finding a local dentist who can help maintain or even improve your smile. Luckily, if you’re in Warren County, New Jersey, or the surrounding area, you can rely on West Morris Dental. We offer a wide array of general and cosmetic dentistry services—including routine cleanings and exams, crowns and bridges, and teeth whitening—and our experienced professionals will go above and beyond to help you love your smile.

Contact West Morris Dental today to schedule an appointment at our office in Hackettstown, NJ. Our friendly team will be happy to tell you more about our practice and answer any questions you might have.

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