A healthy smile helps us live long, well and happy lives. But just like our bodies, our teeth succumb to age-related changes. So what happens to teeth as you age? And what can you do to ensure your smile lasts the distance?First, what are teeth made of? The tooth crown is covered by a hard...
“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” – Mother Teresa A genuine, sincere, and effortless smile can do wonders. The types of smiles and their roles are the most underrated and misunderstood facial expressions. They may all have many health benefits. Moreover, since smiling stimulates the production of endorphins, it used...
Either a sincere smile or grimace can reduce the pain of a needle injection by as much as 40%, according to a new study. A genuine, or Duchenne, smile—one that elevates the corners of the mouth and creates crow’s feet around the eyes—can also significantly blunt the stressful, needle-related physiological response by lowering the heart...
