Livingston Dental - December 2019

How to Build the Perfect Snowman

(According to Science)

faster, so stick Frosty on a grassy lawn. If you can find a place that will be in the shade when the sun comes out, all the better.

If you’re lucky enough to get a good snow day this year, building a snowman is a great way to spend it. That said, building a snowman isn’t all fun and games. It’s hard work, and you want to make sure the end result is worth the sore legs and soggy pants. Here are some science-backed strategies for building the perfect snowman.

PAY ATTENTION TO PROPORTION As you roll the snowballs to form the head and body pieces, keep proportions in mind. This is important for the visual aesthetic of your snowman and overall stability. Mathematician Dr. James Hind from Nottingham Trent

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SNOW Snow is your artistic medium, so make sure you have the right material for your project. Yes, there is a wrong kind of snow to use when building a snowman. You want the snow to be moist enough that it packs well but not so slushy that it collapses under pressure. The ideal snow for building your masterpiece is freshly fallen snow when the temperature is around 32 degrees F. If the snow isn’t quite right, you can moisten it a little by spraying water on it. LOCATION IS EVERYTHING Before you start stacking your snowman, pick the right location for it to hang out. Asphalt will heat up

University developed a formula for building the perfect snowman. He recommended that a snowman be 64 inches tall, while the

sections of the snowman should be 31 inches in diameter for the base, 20 inches in diameter for the middle, and 12 inches in diameter for the head. Once your snowman is built, science has just one rule for decorating: Have fun. Grab a scarf and a top hat, a carrot nose and radish eyes, or a fancy bow tie. Building the perfect snowman means building a snowman that will make you smile when you see it.

Go Into the Holidays With a Smile Regain Your Confidence With Dental Care

you’re embarrassed about your teeth, a simple treatment could be life changing. Whether it be whitening, veneers, root canals, or implants, there are a variety of ways to restore your smile and confidence. When you’re looking for the right dentist, turn to Livingston Dental. Dr. Livingston is a kind, caring, and knowledgeable dentist who will take the time to get to know you and your dental needs. He’ll help you figure out which treatment is right for you and walk you through the process. Give Livingston Dental a call today and let us help you go into the holiday season with a smile you’re proud of.

As part of our basic needs, love and belonging are essential to human fulfillment. People seek to meet these needs by forming connections with others through verbal and nonverbal cues, things like shaking hands, hugging, laughing, and smiling. The simple act of smiling can tell another person that you are happy to see them and encourage positive feelings between both of you. Smiling also reinforces those positive feelings: The behavior activates signals in the brain that trigger the “feel good” chemicals of dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. So, not only are you telling others that you feel good about who you are, but you’re also promoting good feelings within yourself. Your smile is meant to bring you joy and to communicate that joy to others. When you’re not comfortable smiling, though, it can take a toll on your confidence and make it more difficult to connect with others. But this doesn’t need to be the case. With advances in dentistry, so many treatments are available to help you feel great about your smile. REGAIN YOUR CONFIDENCE This is where cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry can be especially helpful. If you’ve found yourself not smiling because

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