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Smiling and facial exercise.

R M Gibson
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The exercise program presented uses exercises to quickly build up the patient's facial muscles and confidence. It is an active process, and the patient must be encouraged to do the exercise to get the full and satisfactory effect. The dental office staff should be encouraged to follow this program too. The results will be noticed, and they can support the patients in doing these exercises. Smiles do much to improve the environment we work and live in.

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R M Gibson. 1989. Smiling and facial exercise.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2721794/

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