Smiling Can Help You Boost Your Immune System
“Smiling can help boost your immune system. When you smile, the muscles in your face send signals to the brain that can help release immune-boosting hormones. Our body also produces more infection-fighting antibodies and improves T-cell function, thus protecting you from getting sick.” Many of the less fortunate are robbed of this health benefit out of embarrassment of the condition of their teeth. When individuals make inner changes to live their lives with purpose, the outside doesn’t always reflect the change on the inside. With the help of Dr. Thomas Balshi we are able to connect with 8 Dental Offices in our community that believe in our mission and give selflessly to restore the smiles of those who are making steps towards changing for a better future. Dignity Smiles candidates are graduates of our programs and are housed and employed in our community. Together, we have restored the smiles of 9 individuals who would not have been able to on their own. Let’s support those who support us.
By JADE ALEXANDER
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS