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Why is smiling important? Because each smile is different. Humans have learned to smile for a variety of reasons. The smile is the symbol of happiness and it conveys human emotions in a way that no other expression can.
When you smile, the world becomes a better place. You feel better, you make others feel better, and you improve your overall quality of life. The more you smile, the happier you are; the more confident you are about your smile, the wider your grin becomes.
Or at least, that’s what we believe here at The Smile Bar.
We’ve dedicated ourselves to bringing out the best smile in our clients. Our ethos is simple: we believe that a brighter life starts with a brighter smile. It might sound humorous yet the research of this post confirms how powerful practicing a bright smile can be. So here we go:
Why Is A Smile So Important?
Smiling has been scientifically proven to stimulate our brain’s reward system to reinforce our feelings of joy.
When you experience a positive situation, neuron signals travel from the cortex of your brain to the brainstem. This stimulates the cranial muscles and carries this signal towards the smiling muscles in your face.
This explains the science behind your smile – but the effects don’t stop there.
When our smiling muscles contract, our reward system is also stimulated. This process increases our level of endorphins, the happy hormone, and creates a circular loop of positive emotions.
In short, when we experience something good, we smile; and smiling makes our brain feel better. It’s the one positive feedback loop that doesn’t seem to have any drawbacks. Our brain’s emotional processing pathway is altered to improve our quality of life, whether the smile is real or not.
The Effects Of Smiling
Not convinced yet? Here are 5 key reasons why smiling is so important.
1. Reduces Stress
When you smile, your brain releases endorphins and neuropeptides to fight off stress and anxiety. Then other neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins come into play too.
If you remember your chemistry classes from high school, you’ll remember that endorphins act as a mild pain reliever whereas serotonin is your body’s natural antidepressant.
There are even studies that suggest that smiling can help us recover faster from stress and reduce our steady heart rate. Some evidence goes further to suggest that even fake smiles can still bring a boost to your mood and happiness level.
2. Boosts The Immune System
On a more physical note, smiling has been known to significantly influence the way our immune system responds to harmful bodies. Smiling has been known to increase blood flow and increase HDL levels (the good cholesterol) in your body.
Not only does it help you stay healthy mentally but it reduces the chances of getting sick in the future as well.
3. Builds Integrity
Smiling makes people trust you more. It helps improve your credibility as it is known to increase cooperation.
When you’re in the workplace, for example, would you rather work for someone who never smiles and seems to hate the sight of other people? Or would you rather work with someone who loves what they’re doing and smiles the whole way through?
The answer is pretty clear, you always want to work with someone who loves what they do.
4. Builds Confidence
Feel-good benefits aside, smiling is known to build confidence within people. It’s only natural when you think about it.
A study recently found that students who exhibit positive emotions are healthier in mind and body as well as able to participate better in creative activity and thinking. They have a sense of security and happiness within themselves that cannot be torn down by external factors.
In short, they’re more confident and proud of the work they’ve done. Smiling builds up our sense of self and creates a well of self-esteem that makes you more confident about yourself.
5. Improves Productivity
Happy as a bee is a commonly used saying. It means you’re “full of activity while on the go”. You’re purposeful and pleasant in a way that mimics that of a bee.
What else do bees do? They work.
Studies show that smiling has a significant effect on productivity in the workplace. Satisfaction and joy lead to more productivity as we engage with our work in a positive and happier mindset. To that end, it’s also a great quality of a leader as it helps employees feel at ease and improves company culture.
When people are happy while they work, they subsequently want to work. It’s a simple and, quite frankly, undervalued leadership quality that anyone can do!
What Can A Smile Do For Others?
It turns out the benefits of smiling aren’t just limited to yourself – it also creates a ripple effect for those around you. It’s weird to think that your smile releases endorphins in other people, but it’s true! It’s an all-out infectious loop of happiness.
Smiling makes you seem more approachable. When you smile, people find it easier to talk to you and find you more likable. Your social life will thank you for this simple act. So go out there, make new friends and find the joys in your life through a simple smile!
Get A Better Smile
Convinced to flash those pearly whites? Getting a better smile has never been easier with the tooth whitening technology available today.
To get whiter teeth, you have two options: at-home or professional whitening.
At-home options include DIY kits or natural whitening options. While this option may not be the most effective, they are accessible and convenient. Unfortunately, the lack of supervision means that these options are also more likely to leave your teeth damaged.
Without supervision, it’s highly likely for these products to wear off the protective enamel surrounding your teeth. To reduce the chance of tooth sensitivity and irritation, you might want to consider other options.
Undeniably a safer and more effective option, you could have your teeth professionally whitened. Visit teeth whitening professionals like The Smile Bar at our locations in BGC and Ayala Vertis North. For as low as Php 3999, our 4-step process will leave your teeth 2 to 9 shades whiter in as fast as 20 minutes.
The best part? Our LED technology and oral care solutions help keep your smile whiter for longer through a pain-free process that reduces the risk of side effects like tooth sensitivity and gum irritation.
