Turn the Lights On by Simply Smiling

"To smile is to turn the lights on, the lights of existence within you!" - Mehmet Murat İldan

There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of reasons to smile every day. All you have to do is look. Whether it's a bowl of ice cream, a good grade on a test, or a funny picture, there is always a reason to keep smiling.

Smiling makes you appear younger, more confident, boosts your immune system, reduces stress and increases your lifespan.

We all know that people smile when they're happy and frown when they're sad. However, can your facial expression influence your mood? Can something as simple as smiling really make you happy? According to Scientific American, making or suppressing an emotional face does influence your mood.

Recent studies have shown that our emotions are both reinforced and driven by our facial expression. Psychologists recently studied several people and discovered that many people who were not physically capable of frowning due to Botox injections were, in general, happier than the people who could frown.

Those who could not frown reported feeling happier, more important and less anxious than they had before. However, they did not report feeling more attractive, so the boost of happiness wasn't caused by the Botox itself, but by the smiles.

Smiling even when you are upset, angry or stressed, can still have a great impact on your mood. You have to smile to turn the lights on.

So many people are embarrassed by their smile due to the alignment of their teeth, gaps or any of a number of easily solved problems. It is truly sad that something so simple stops people from doing something that is completely natural and has countless benefits emotionally, physically and mentally. Don't let something so simple stop you from smiling, call an orthodontist today.

Beecroft Orthodontics - 10472 Georgetown Dr, Fredericksburg, VA22553 Phone: 540 898 2200

Turn the Lights On by Simply Smiling

Always Keep Your Smile

“Always keep your smile. That's how I explain my long life.” – Jeanne Calment

Always Keep Your Smile to Live a Long Life

Jeanne Calment lived a long life and believed it was because of her ability to remain happy for 122 years. By following her advice, you can also live to an old age. She told others to smile to have a happy life each day. However, if you avoid smiling because of having crooked teeth, then it is time to schedule an appointment with an orthodontist. You might be an older adult who didn’t have access to braces as a child or teenager, but it is still possible to improve the positions of your teeth in order to have a reason to smile. Some of the orthodontic options available to you today include:

• Incognito braces – lingual devices worn on the backs of your teeth

• Ceramic – brackets that match the color of your teeth

• Invisalign – clear removable aligners for mild malocclusions

Do You Need a Retainer?

If you wore braces in the past but have experienced shifting teeth, then it is time to ask an orthodontist about a retainer. Retainers are designed to wear after completing orthodontic treatment to keep your teeth in the correct positions. You might only need to wear a retainer a few hours a day to keep your teeth properly aligned. Always keep your smile perfect by wearing a customized retainer made by an expert orthodontist.

Call Beecroft Orthodontics Today

The residents of Virginia are fortunate to have Dr. Matt Beecroft nearby with three offices in:

• Fredericksburg - 540-898-2200

• King George – 540-775-2022

• Stafford – 540-659-6300

With state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, he can determine the best braces for your individualized needs. The helpful staff at Beecroft Orthodontics will give you numerous reasons to smile for a lifetime just like Jeanne Calment.

Beecroft Orthodontics - 10472 Georgetown Dr, Fredericksburg, VA22553 Phone: 540 898 2200

Always Keep Your Smile

Smile at Everyone and Brighten Their Day!

“Smile at everyone and brighten their day!” ― Ramana Pemmaraju

“Smile at everyone and brighten their day!” These words from Ramana Pemmaraju remind us how even the simple gesture of smiling can create a world of unexpected opportunities.

When we smile at someone, everyone's mood immediately improves. What seems like a minor act to you could make all the difference in the world to someone who is in a challenging situation.

For example, perhaps you notice a frazzled mom making a valiant effort to load all of her groceries into the minivan as her screaming kids chase each other around the parking lot. Or, maybe you notice a grandmother set her purse down and start to leave without remembering to pick it up. Perhaps the cashier at the grocery checkout looks upset after the guy in front of you was rude to him.

Make a dent in the universe

In each of these situations, you can take a minor yet significant action to make another person smile. You can load the mom's groceries while she corrals her kids. Catch up to the grandma and return her purse. Empathize with the cashier and voice appreciation for his work.

There's one more thing, though: you can smile!

Well, you won't break any law if you don't smile. However, consider that a smile delivers happiness to both the giver and the receiver.

Emotions matter

As Maya Angelou said, people will forget what you did and forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel! By smiling at someone, you lift another person up, and at the same time acknowledge your own positive impact on the world.

Smile with all your might!

If you feel embarrassed about the way your teeth align, you might hesitate to smile. Barriers between you and your smile are the last thing that you need.

Fortunately, you have the power to turn this situation around. Your path to a brilliant smile starts with a call to your orthodontist.

Don't wait to smile with all your might. Brighten your days. Get in touch with Beecroft Orthodontics now. Please click here.

Beecroft Orthodontics - 10472 Georgetown Dr, Fredericksburg, VA22553 Phone: 540 898 2200

Smile at Everyone and Brighten Their Day!