#smileTO
Spreading smiles in the most multicultural city in the world.
#smileTO
Spreading smiles in the most multicultural city in the world.
Our Mission
Whether you live in the city or visiting from out of town, there is so much to smile about when your in Toronto.
Smiles from TO aims to capture genuine expressions of happiness and joy from the people who call Toronto home.
Recognizing that Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world, our goal is to capture smiles of Torontonians who's roots are from a different country. This will allows us to showcase a collage of Toronto smiles originating from every country in the world, all 196 of them, proving that Toronto is the new "Crossroads of the World."
It's a daunting challenge, but we are up for it!
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#SMILETO: THE OFFICIAL HASHTAG OF THE MOVEMENT
Toronto, Ontario
"The most livable city in the world."
- The Economist, 2015
Toronto, Ontario
"The most livable city in the world."
- The Economist, 2015
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At 2.7 million, Toronto is the largest city in Canada and fourth largest in North America. The city is home to people from all corners of the world with more than 200 ethnic origins. As a result, Toronto is defined by its rich multicultural diversity with over 180 languages and dialects spoken. This has giving Toronto the title as the, “most ethnically diverse city in the world.”
Toronto, is a city of diverse neighborhoods gives residents life, meaning and relevance in the colourful and vibrant communities they live in. Each area in Toronto is defined by different cultures and offers unique experiences.
We challenge you to explore our city and immerse yourself with food, culture and entertainment from all over the world.
Smile
A smile speaks many languages.
Smile
A smile speaks many languages.
A smile is the universal symbol of happiness and joy. It transcends cultural boundaries and language barriers all around the world. Smiling can brighten up a dull situation and even make us feel better during tough times.
Smiles are responsible for a full spectrum of physical and mental health benefits. It can reduce stress and blood pressure along with creating a boost in our immune system. We also naturally feel better when we smile. This is because it influence our brain chemistry through a cascade of events resulting in a sudden release of endorphins (the body’s natural pain killers), serotonin (a natural antidepressants) and a reduction of stress hormone cortisol. Smiling has been shown to also make us more attractive to others.
Scientists have studied this basic expression and categorized numerous different types of smiles. A genuine involuntary “Dunchenne” smile named after 19th century French neurologist Guillaime Duchenne involves not only the muscles around the corners of the mouth (zygomatic major muscle) but also contraction of the muscles around the eyes (orbicularis oculi muscle).
However, according to the facial-feedback hypothesis developed by Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, the widespread benefits from a smile can occur regardless of its authenticity. This theory states that our brain interprets the position of the facial muscles which results in the physiological changes in our bodies. Since our brain is unable to differentiate between a real and fake smile, even if we force a smile it works as the real thing.
Therefore, smiling can be considered a natural remedy. It is the easiest way to boost your mood since it takes 43 muscles to frown but only 17 to smile. So next time when your down remember do yourself a favor and turn that frown upside down!
Join the cause
Smile and the Toronto smiles with you
Join the cause
Smile and the Toronto smiles with you
Follow us on instagram @smilesfromTO and spread JOY in the 6ix by using #smileTO
SMILES ARE CONTAGIOUS.
WE WANT TO SPREAD SMILES IN OUR CITY AND NEED YOUR HELP!
THE FACTS
Toronto’s Health Status: A Profile of Public Health in 2001
In 1999, 40% of 13 year old children in Toronto had caries; 12% of all children suffer dental neglect and require immediate care
Health Canada Report on the findings of the oral health component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey 2007-2009
In Canada, 57 per cent of children, 59 per cent of adolescents and 96 per cent of adults have been affected by tooth decay.
THE CAUSE
"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
We understands the importance of a healthy bright smile. Maintaining your smile can be easy with the proper knowledge and understanding, optimal home care and regular visits to your oral health care provider. Yet, among us many Torontonians may not have access to basic necessities such as a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss. The team at Smiles from TO led by local passionate Toronto dentist, Dr. Jason Adinata, will be donating "Oral Health Care Packages" to Torontonians in need. We need your help, since for every smile posted on the official @smilesfromto Instagram feed a #smileTO package will be hand delivered to someone in our city.
So ... Share a smile. Spread a smile. It's that simple!