World Smile Day, celebrated every year on the first Friday of October, is a day dedicated to spreading joy and kindness—one smile at a time. This fun holiday inspired by Harvey Ball, the commercial artist from Worcester who created the iconic smile face in 1963, is a reminder that something as simple as a smile can instantly brighten someone else’s day and make the world a much better place. Here’s more about the importance of keeping your smile healthy, along with a few ways you can help others this World Smile Day to grin as brightly as you!
Keep Your Smile Strong and Happy
One of the fastest ways to put a smile on someone else’s face is to smile at them first, but if you don’t take great care of your teeth and gums or feel proud enough to show them off, smiling might not be very easy for you.
At the very minimum, you need to brush and floss your teeth every day and visit your dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. These practices are what ensure that your smile’s capable of looking and feeling its best year-round, not just on World Smile Day!
Other habits that can help keep your smile healthy include using an antibacterial mouthwash, limiting how much sugar you have, drinking plenty of water in favor of sugary beverages like soda, and wearing a mouthguard while you play sports—both contact and non-contact.
It’s also worth highlighting that if your teeth aren’t properly aligned, you can experience jaw pain, uneven enamel wear, and an increased risk of cavities and gum disease. These are all problems that won’t improve on their own! That’s why you should also consider taking advantage of orthodontic treatment to correct your smile’s alignment for optimal oral health. You have many options available, including Invisalign, clear braces, and traditional braces.
Do Good in Your Community This World Smile Day
In addition to sharing your smile with others, take the opportunity to make the world a happier place. Although doing something kind one day is good, helping throughout the year is even better! Try to find ways in your local area to help the community; whether donate school supplies, food, or toys or whether you simply do something nice for someone, spreading kindness can put a smile on others’ faces as well as your own.
One way that our team here at Simply Orthodontics loves giving back is by helping out several of the local schools in our Derry and Hudson communities, as well as many local sports teams and clubs. If you have a cause, event, or organization in mind that we could support, let us know about it! We want to make the world a better place where everyone can smile with confidence, this World Smile Day and every future one!
About the Practice
Our team here at Simply Orthodontics, we’re proud to serve the Derry and Hudson communities. We offer a wide range of orthodontic services for patients of all ages, so rest assured, if you or a family member is dealing with crooked teeth or bite issues, our team is ready to help! If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to schedule a visit for yourself or a loved one, feel free to give us a call or visit us online for additional information or assistance. Derry Office Telephone: (603) 437-0331.