Did you know that there are over 3,000 emojis today? Rewind a few decades (back to 1963, to be exact), and there was one influential one: the smiley face. A Worcester artist named Harvey Ball created it with the goal of spreading joy, kindness, and positivity throughout the world but, over the years, it’s been so commercialized that the original meaning has been lost. That’s why World Smile Day is so important! To learn more about how you can participate this October 4th, read on.
How You Can Get Involved This World Smile Day
Now that you know a little more about the history of World Smile Day and why it’s so important, you might be asking yourself, “How can I get involved?” The good news is that there are often lots of opportunities to participate during this time of year – from back-to-school classroom supply drives to Halloween candy donations and Thanksgiving meal preparations. So, keep an eye out for opportunities to participate in your community or consider donating to a cause you’re passionate about online!
Looking for an Easy Way to Participate? Smile!
If your schedule is jam-packed with to-dos – from finishing projects at work to helping your child with homework – there’s good news: participating is as easy as sharing a smile. Say hello to your neighbor, give a compliment to the cashier at your grocery store, or express gratitude to the barista making your coffee. Even acts that are seemingly small can have a large ripple effect of positivity.
How Your Dental Team Can Help
If you go to great efforts to hide your smile, then it’s time to schedule an appointment with your dentist. Not only can they help you prevent tooth decay, periodontal disease, and other common oral health problems, but they can also review the smile-enhancing services available to you, including teeth whitening, veneers, and dental implants. That way, you have a healthy, complete, and beautiful smile that you’re proud to show off.
About the Practice
For our team at Flagship Dental Group, serving others starts with providing custom, compassionate, and cutting-edge dental care. To truly help the community that’s given us so much, we make it a priority to participate in classroom supply drives, support local sports teams, and sponsor a Toys for Tots charity drive every year. If you want to learn more about our efforts and how you can get involved, visit the Simply Doing Good page on our website or give our friendly dental team near Longmeadow a call at (413) 567-1221.