With the internet and world at your fingertips, sometimes it’s difficult to drag yourself away from a screen to take care of other things in your life, especially in the time of COVID-19. While you’re cooped up in your home, putting on your favorite shows can help pass the time by without allowing you to dwell on how long it’s been since you’ve left your apartment. Unfortunately, the lack of routine and frequent stream of entertainment could impact your oral health. Read on to learn how binge-watching can keep you from taking care of your smile if you’re not mindful.

Many of our favorite memories surround happiness and laughter. Smiling often communicates to others that you are happy about something, but did you know that showing off your teeth also has many different positive effects on your health? If you needed any more of a reason to do so, here are five of them! Continue reading to learn more from your dentist about the benefits of smiling so you have an excuse to do it more often.