{"id":1544,"date":"2015-11-11T16:34:48","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T16:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2015-11-11T16:34:48","modified_gmt":"2015-11-11T16:34:48","slug":"12-reasons-to-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/11\/12-reasons-to-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Reasons to Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"

As your Jacksonville orthodontist, we love to see you show off your smile. Whether you\u2019re still in treatment for your dream smile or just got your braces off, there\u2019s plenty of reasons to be happy about straight teeth and a healthy mouth. You\u2019ve probably heard that laughter is the best medicine, but did you know that smiling can actually boost your mood and health? Here\u2019s 12 reasons<\/a> why you should be showing off those pearly whites all the time:<\/p>\n

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  1. Scientists have found that even if you\u2019re in a bad mood, forcing yourself to smile can help lift your spirits.<\/li>\n
  2. Studies have shown that it\u2019s nearly impossible to frown while looking at someone who is smiling, it really is contagious!<\/li>\n
  3. Your body has to work harder to frown than it does to smile.<\/li>\n
  4. Babies are born with the ability to smile, if they can, anyone can!<\/li>\n
  5. People can see smiles from 300 feet away, it\u2019s the easiest facial expression to recognize.<\/li>\n
  6. Research studies have shown that people find women more attractive when they\u2019re smiling than when they\u2019re wearing makeup.<\/li>\n
  7. Smiling makes you more relaxed, thus improving your immune system and overall health.<\/li>\n
  8. Smiling releases endorphins that help you reduce stress and feel better.<\/li>\n
  9. Around the world smiling is a universal sign of happiness.<\/li>\n
  10. Smiling can use anywhere from 5 to 53 muscles.<\/li>\n
  11. Need a promotion? Smiling makes people appear more sociable, attractive, confident, and more likely to get promoted.<\/li>\n
  12. Researchers say there are 19 different types of smiles, so there\u2019s plenty to choose from!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Orthodontic treatment isn\u2019t just for kids! Healthy teeth can be moved at any age, so it\u2019s never too late to improve your smile. If your teeth are holding you back from a confident smile, give us a call to find a treatment plan that works for you. At Ortega Orthodontics, we love to see our patients showing off their pearly whites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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