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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Lifestyle
Tom Blackburn

Why smiling is good for you – and why you should do it for 7 minutes a day

Reading the news, you could be forgiven for thinking there’s not a lot to smile about at the moment, but even if you don't feel it, it could be worth giving it a go regardless.

In case you weren’t aware, May 16 marked the start of National Smile Month. Every year, the event aims to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health.

With NHS dentistry in crisis, leaving millions of people unable to find an NHS dentist at all, oral health is a particularly salient issue at the moment.

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