As October approaches, most people are thinking about things like their favorite fall treats and how they can prepare for the year-end holiday season. But did you know there is an important observation at the beginning of October? That’s right — October 4th is World Smile Day. What is this day all about, and how can you get into its spirit? This blog post explains.
World Smile Day: Spreading Happiness and Kindness
The iconic smiley face symbol stepped onto the scene in 1963. The artist who first produced it wanted to encourage people to be kind, be helpful and spread smiles. Sadly, like many things, the smiley face symbol has lost its potency over the years and has become highly commercialized.
To reignite the spirit of the smiley face, World Smile Day was inaugurated in 1999. It is all about sharing smiles and being kind to others, regardless of their political views, religion, ethnicity or other differences.
You are probably a kind person every day, but October 4th presents a special opportunity to put forth a bit of extra effort to inject a little positivity into the world around you.
The Power of a Healthy and Strong Smile
Did you know that a smile is one of the most contagious things? It is even more contagious than yawning! Something as simple as smiling at another human can brighten their entire day.
Admittedly, though, you might find it challenging to share your smile with the world if you feel self-conscious about its appearance or smell. Things like cavities, bad breath and misaligned teeth can have a big effect on your smile’s health and aesthetics.
As you think about the power of a smile, it may motivate you to seek treatment for any dental problems that you have been struggling with. For example, you may choose to get braces to correct misalignment and reduce your risk of broken teeth, dental decay, and other issues.
Simply Doing Good in Our Community
At Simply Orthodontics in Framingham, we help patients to enjoy the many benefits of straight teeth. But that is just one way in which we support our community. We are proud to be part of Simply Doing Good, a network of dental professionals who are eager to spread happiness and smiles throughout New England. In recent years, we have supported more than 100 events and organizations, including school supply drives, local sports and more.
To learn more about us, our services and how we are contributing to our community, contact our office at 508-250-0170.
Smiles are powerful! As October 4th approaches, it is the ideal time to think about how you and your smile can be a positive force in the world around you.