Question 1

what is the definition or description of: baby smiles spontaneously?

Accepted Answer

Milestone: This is a developmental milestone that happens in most babies by 2 months of age

Question 2

why is smiling good for your health?

Accepted Answer

Endorphins: If you are smiling, I hope you are happy. When you are ;your brain releases chemicals (good ones) that improve almost all aspects of health.Factoid: fewer muscles to smile than frown;keep smiling.

Question 3

can smiling too much be a bad thing?

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Smile: Sometimes. There are insicere smiles, mocking smiles and sardonic smiles. Even tetanus produces a smile that is bad. Generally it is nice to smile though if it is sincere.

Question 4

is there a health benefit to smiling?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Smiling alone may not be enough, but there is evidence to suggest that people who are happy do better with certain kinds of illnesses.  Interestingly, crabby people also have survival advantages in some disorders.  Why this might be so remains an area of interest to clinicians and researchers.

Question 5

are composite fillings noticable when smiling?

Accepted Answer

Not if done well: In the hands of a good dentist, tooth colored composite fillings are almost undetectable to completely invisible compared to natural teeth.

Question 6

is it true that you use less muscles when smiling than when frowning?

Accepted Answer

This is what we are : Told, never the less maintaining a postive attitude is not always easy but definately worthwhile.

Question 7

do people on the autistic spectrum have trouble smiling and showing facial emotions?

Accepted Answer

Often: People with autistic spectrum problems have difficulties  taking in cues from their environment, interpreting this information, and then responding in a way that is "on target" for the situation. In addition, there is often a lack of emotional response, or an inappropriate emotional response, to the environment. This can lead to an outward appearance of unusual emotional responses.

Question 8

what causes the chin to be hyperpigmented, always red flaring when smiling or eating, and flaky?

Accepted Answer

Skin problem: There may be an ongoing dermatological disorder (such as eczema, psoriasis, or even rosacea), which ought to be investigated. Once the underlying cause is determined, then an appropriate remedy may be prescribed.

Question 9

is it possible that people on the autistic spectrum have trouble smiling and showing facial emotions?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, this is possible and can be part of autism spectrum disorders.

Question 10

can you get dimples by smiling?

Accepted Answer

Not really: You can get smile or laugh lines but not dimples which are genetic loss of muscles.

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