Dr. Stephen A. Price

NORTHERN VIRGINIA GENERAL DENTISTRY &
INVISALIGN PREMIER PROVIDER

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Having Your Best Smile Does More Than Make You Feel Your Best

By: | Monday, January 15th, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry

Monday, January 15th, 2018


cosmetic treatments  BURKE, VAWe smile for several reasons. When we do, our entire body benefits. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that just being witness to an authentic smile brings joy to the heart, and causes the release of “feel good” hormones in the brain. Who cares if smiling causes wrinkles (Thanks for that, Kim K.)? Who cares if our ancestors from the 1800s didn’t think it “cool” to smile, whatever the word they used at that time to describe being cool or uncool. There are benefits to smiling that cannot be denied. But to smile freely, most of us want to like what we see on our face.

In our Burke office, we perform some cosmetic treatments that can bring out the best in a smile. If you’ve been considering the reasons to schedule your cosmetic dentistry treatment, we’re going to give you more reason to stop thinking and start acting.

Your best smile makes you look successful.

This isn’t phenomena; books have been written about the value of how we carry ourselves. In Smile and Move, author Sam Parker breaks success down into simple attributes such as treating others respectfully and engaging in work with a smile on your face. Upon exploration of the effects of a smile, it has been discovered that people who observe the smiles of others perceive character traits such as being more successful, more authentic, and younger.

The Benefits of Your Best Smile

Having a great smile is good for our confidence. It’s even good for our career and our relationships. Research also suggests that the appearance of the smile, and the act of smiling, offers physiological benefit, as well. Specific positive consequences of smiling, as concluded in one university study, include:

The world can sometimes feel full of negativity. Smiling is a great way to offset a heavy mood within yourself and those around you. We can help you want to smile more by addressing the concerns that you have about oral health or the appearance of your teeth. Contact our Burke office at (703)750-9404.

 

 

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