{"id":92,"date":"2020-09-27T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-27T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthopedo.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2020-09-29T15:35:24","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T15:35:24","slug":"fitchburg-dentist-for-kids-5-healthy-smile-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/27\/fitchburg-dentist-for-kids-5-healthy-smile-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways a Healthy Smile Improves Your Child\u2019s Life!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your little one\u2019s precious smile is more than just adorable\u2014it improves numerous areas of their lives as well! Countless studies have discovered that when children show off their pearly whites, they can get a boost in their physical, mental and social wellbeing. Unfortunately, your little one may be missing out on all the benefits of smiling if they have unhealthy teeth and gums. Taking them to your local Fitchburg dentist for kids<\/a> for a checkup and cleaning can help them achieve a grin they\u2019ll be excited to show off! Here are five ways a healthy, confident smile can improve your son or daughter\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.) Encourage Self-Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s common knowledge that people smile because they\u2019re happy, but did you know that the opposite is true as well? Studies have found that the act of smiling triggers the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine, serotonin and endorphins. When your little one smiles, their brain fosters feelings of self-confidence, relaxation and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.) Relieve Stress and Stay Focused<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Childhood can be a lot of fun, but it can come with a lot of stress as well. Thankfully, researchers report that smiling reduces the body\u2019s stress response and improves mood even when a person is feeling upset. Smiling before taking a test, playing a big game, or giving a speech in class can help your child naturally feel more relaxed and focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.) Boosted Immune System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While laughter may not always be the best medicine, a smile can certainly help keep your son or daughter healthy. Smiling increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, which boosts resistance to illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.) Make More Friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smiling naturally insinuates feelings of friendliness and approachability. As such, your little one may have an easier time making friends, speaking up, and connecting with others when they start to smile more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.) Achieve Better Grades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Poor oral health can lead to distracting dental issues, missed days of school, and as a result, even bad grades. Regular dental checkups ensure that any oral health issues are spotted and stopped before they become larger issues. What\u2019s more, when your child feels confident and can cope with stress thanks to their healthy smile, they\u2019re more likely to succeed both in school and whatever else they set their mind to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a parent, nothing is more important than the health and happiness of your child. When you take them to visit your Fitchburg children\u2019s dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings, you\u2019re setting them up for a lifetime of confident smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry provides excellent, personalized dental care for the growing smiles of Fitchburg, MA and the surrounding communities. Our team of pediatric dentists and orthodontists have the advanced training and state-of-the-art equipment needed to help your child achieve a smile they can\u2019t wait to show off. We go above and beyond to make every appointment as pleasant as possible for both you and your child. To learn more, feel free to contact them us <\/em>online<\/em><\/a> or at (978) 424-4255.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your little one\u2019s precious smile is more than just adorable\u2014it improves numerous areas of their lives as well! Countless studies have discovered that when children show off their pearly whites, they can get a boost in their physical, mental and social wellbeing. Unfortunately, your little one may be missing out on all the benefits of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-92","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":94,"href":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92\/revisions\/94"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}