{"id":24,"date":"2017-09-30T15:31:38","date_gmt":"2017-09-30T15:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=24"},"modified":"2017-11-14T15:33:04","modified_gmt":"2017-11-14T15:33:04","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-arlington-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/30\/cosmetic-dentist-arlington-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Cosmetic Dentist Knows There\u2019s Power In a Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"attractiveAs dentists, we already know a smile is an invaluable thing. We see the difference beautiful, healthy teeth make for people all the time — so we love when interesting research comes out that can help other people (you know, non-dentists) better understand the power of a smile! Case in point: an article in Forbes magazine that examines <\/span>The Untapped Power of Smiling<\/span><\/a>. First published in 2011, it\u2019s an oldie but a goodie. Keep reading to learn why your cosmetic dentist near Arlington Heights is excited to share the news in this week\u2019s blog post!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Science Behind the Smile<\/span><\/h2>\n

The author of the article says he noticed one remarkable thing during a particularly grueling morning run — that he could actually<\/span> feel better <\/span><\/i>while running if he simply smiled. That got him thinking about the power of a smile and how we can use it to impact our daily lives. <\/span><\/p>\n

What did he find? A ton of research on the subject, including studies carried out using high school photos from the 1950s. By analyzing the size (and authenticity) of high schoolers\u2019 smiles, researchers could accurately predict everything from how long and fulfilling their marriages would be to how much of an inspiration they were to others. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As it turns out, smiling releases endorphins in the brain that make you feel good and also release stress. But the trick is to really love your smile. Fake smiling, or forcing a grin even when you don\u2019t necessarily want to, just doesn\u2019t have the same effect. <\/span><\/p>\n

How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help<\/span><\/h2>\n

So what can you do if you want to be genuinely happier and reap all the benefits of smiling — but you just don\u2019t love the way your front teeth look? These days, there is a wonderful solution at your dentist\u2019s office. Visiting a <\/span>cosmetic dentist<\/span><\/a> to discuss your options will help you see that you don\u2019t have to live with imperfect teeth and gums any longer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the treatments that can help reveal dazzling teeth include:<\/span><\/p>\n