Posted on Aug 7, 2014
(720) 638-6114
Mon & Fri: 8-2; Tue-Thurs: 9-5

Have you ever wondered how to spot a fake smile? The obvious answer in not to simply look at the mouth. Why not? The mouth is the gateway to our health and is the main culprit in a flashy smile or a piercing frown. The mouth can tell us love, happiness, sour taste, and can vocalize these emotions as well.
Leslie Baehr at Business Insider explains: “There are two muscle groups involved in smiling. The first pulls up the corners of your lips. Since you can manipulate this muscle voluntarily, it is not a good predictor of a real happy smile. The other muscle is involuntary and can only be activated by happiness. It is the obicularisocculi, which causes the outer corners of your eye sockets to squint.”
Read the full article and view interesting pictures about fake vs real smiles: http://www.businessinsider.com/why-we-smile-2014-7
Blog Articles
We care about creating great smiles for kids, and teens. Follow us on our blog to review trending topic and resources in the dental industry and related healthcare.
Sep 28, 2026Pediatric dentists help children develop lifelong healthy habits by combining preventive care, age-appropriate education,… Sep 14, 2026As children grow into teenagers, their dental needs change with permanent tooth development, increased independence, new… Aug 24, 2026Consistent oral hygiene, healthy nutrition, and attention to developmental milestones can help parents support their…