Balanced Dental Studio marks National Smile Day on May 31 with Dr. Manisha Wohlford and Dr. Katie Johnson on why smiling boosts mood and health.
(PRUnderground) May 6th, 2026
Turns out your mom was onto something. On Saturday, May 31, Balanced Dental Studio is celebrating National Smile Day by sharing what dentistry has quietly known for years: a smile is doing a lot more than you think.
Smiling triggers the release of feel-good chemicals like dopamine and endorphins, which is why even a forced grin can lift your mood. It lowers heart rate during stress. It makes strangers trust you faster. And in a city like Lakewood, where folks log serious hours on trails, in carpool lines, and behind laptops, those small mood boosts add up.
“People think a smile is the result of feeling good, but it works the other way too,” said Dr. Manisha Wohlford of Balanced Dental Studio. “You smile first, your brain catches up second. It’s one of the simplest health tools we have, and it’s free.”
Dr. Katie Johnson adds that a confident smile usually traces back to a healthy one. “Coffee stains, worn edges from grinding, crowding that hides in old photos. These are the reasons people stop showing their teeth,” she said. “And a lot of those issues tie back to bigger things we look at every day, like jaw tension, sleep quality, and how someone breathes. A smile is a pretty honest health report.”
For National Smile Day, the Balanced Dental Studio team will be sharing daily smile facts and tips on social media throughout the week, from why kids smile up to 400 times a day to what your jaw might be trying to tell you. Lakewood neighbors with questions about their own smile can call (303) 989-3192 or visit balanceddentalstudio.com. The office is at 7373 W Jefferson Ave, Suite 104, Lakewood, CO 80235.
About Balanced Dental Studio
At Balanced Dental Studio in Lakewood, CO, our team focuses on the highest quality whole health, functional dental care. Our goal is to help our patients smile confidently, breathe clearer, and live healthier lives. Our team is well qualified in providing affordable Invisalign, pediatric dentistry, root canals, and family dentistry. Dr. Elizabeth Turner and her team offers a full range of general, restorative, and cosmetic dental treatments. From infancy to advanced age, you will be treated as a part of our family while we provide you the highest quality dental care possible. Visit us and discover how our dental care services can change your smile, improve your dental health and make a positive impact on your life!
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