When you smile, your brain releases endorphins that mitigate stress and elevate your happiness levels, impacting your blood pressure, immune system and anxiety levels positively, and improving your overall well being. Our team will always welcome our patients with a big smile! Whether or not it’s National Smile Day—you can always expect a warm welcome at our Sterling dental practice. We encourage our patients to take note of the benefits of smiling and to make an effort to smile whenever possible. Some easy ways to give you a smile you are proud of are below:
Take Pride in Your Oral Hygiene: Embrace brushing and flossing your teeth consistently and visiting your Sterling dentist for professional cleanings on your recommended schedule for a radiant smile.
Explore Cosmetic Dentistry: If you feel like your smile could be improved aesthetically, you may want to consider options such as Invisalign treatment, veneers or teeth whitening to refresh your smile.
Protect Your Teeth: We highly encourage anyone who takes part in contact sports to get a custom mouth guard from Sterling Virginia Smiles and protect your pearly whites. If you grind your teeth, we also recommend a night guard to ensure you don’t experience any damage.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month is a time for raising consciousness around mental health issues, diminishing stigma, and advocating for mental wellness. The interconnectedness of oral health and mental well-being works both ways. Diminished mental health can create challenges when it comes to maintaining a healthy smile, while the sheer act of smiling is shown to be an immediate mood booster.
Research has shown that poor oral health can exacerbate various mental health issues, from stress and anxiety to depression. When we are unable to maintain our oral hygiene, it can cast a shadow on our confidence and self-worth. Individuals suffering with mental health problems often find it arduous to maintain a consistent daily oral care regimen or to visit the dentist, therefore paving the way for long-term oral health issues. A radiant smile can act as a catalyst for confidence and help increase socialization.
If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health issues and is struggling to maintain proper oral health, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our wonderful and kind team can find a way to make your experience as easy and smooth as possible. We have many options available to ease the financial burden for our patients and our team is always happy to walk you through these options. We are your trusted Sterling and Ashburn neighborhood dentist and you can rely on us for all your oral health needs. We look forward to seeing your smile soon!