TOMS One Day without Shoes Event

Thank you to all that made it out to our TOMS One Day without Shoes event and thank you to TOMS and Rubios for their donations.

Congratulations to Lauren, Elizabeth and Andrea who all won TOMS sunglasses and Ms. Pastor who got a free meal at Rubios.

For more information about TOMS mission visit their website http://www.toms.com/

TOMS’ 5TH ANNUAL ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES APRIL 10, 2012

Making a difference for millions of children around the world could be easy as taking off your shoes



On Tuesday, April 10, TOMS will ask the world to go without shoes for its annual One
Day Without Shoes event. This is the day each year that TOMS raises awareness of the
impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life. Last year, people went without shoes at over 1,000 events in over 25 countries around the globe.



Millions of children around the world live without proper footwear, exposing them to
injury and disease every day. TOMS was founded on the premise that with every pair of
shoes someone purchases, a pair of new shoes will be given to a child in need. One for One™. The idea of One Day Without Shoes came about as a way to call attention to the need for shoes around the world and the issues surrounding that need.



Duffin, Adams and Gimlen Orthodontics is proud to partner with TOMS, for their day
without shoes event. We would like to invite our patients, families and members of the community to join us in an awareness walk from our office to El Segundo High School, on April 10th at 11:45 am.The office is located at 512 Main Street in El Segundo. One lucky participant will win a pair of TOMS sunglasses.



About TOMS:

In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in a village in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Just last year,
TOMS evolved from a shoe company to the One for One company, now addressing an entirely new need in addition to shoes through eyewear, helping give sight to people in need.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Duffin, Adams and Gimlen Orthodontics is not only committed to the health of our patients, but we are also committed to the health of our community at large. Breast cancer has touched our lives intimately; our team members, spouses, patients and dear friends. During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our team wanted to do something to show our support for breast cancer research. Our offices challenged our patients to “Get Pink” by chosing pink elastics for their braces. To acknowledge their participation, a donation would be made to breast cancer research.
The response was heartwarming: 185 patients left our office with pink elastics! Duffin, Adams and Gimlen Orthodontics have made a donation to Dr. Helena Chang, Director of the Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Center. Her research focuses on the development of immunotherapy in treating adult ductal epithelial cancer, of which our team member Sandy, Dr Gimlen’s Auntie Sue, Dr Duffin’s wife and Dr Gimlen’s co-resident Dr. Elizabeth Gohl are survivors.
Thank you to all of our patients who participated.

The LA 25 fundraiser supporting the Manhattan Beach Roundhouse Aquarium

October 20th 2011 the LA 25, of which Dr Amy Gimlen is a member, held a fundraiser benefiting the Manhattan Beach Roundhouse Aquarium. It was an amazing event with an art auction that raised over $10,000 for the aquarium. Dr Adams and Gimlen are committed to not only their patients, but also to the community at large. Please check out the video about the roundhouse and all that it does for the community http://vimeo.com/30922510.

Healthy Gums = Healthy Heart

Did you know the bacteria in your mouth can lead to blood clots? Optimum dental health is important for the overall health of our bodies. People with periodontal disease are twice as likely to have a heart attack. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory process, which could lead to other types of inflammation in the body (especially in the lining of the blood vessels). Periodontal disease is also associated with poor wound healing, lung infections and premature/low-birth weight babies.
Flossing everyday controls the bacteria in the mouth which cause periodontal disease. It is essential to get regular dental care from your dentist, including check ups and cleanings at least every 6 months. Regular dental care is also very important while undergoing orthodontic treatment, more frequent cleanings may be necessary for some patients.
Straight teeth are easier to floss and easier for the hygienist to clean. People with crowded/crooked teeth have a higher incidence of periodontal disease.
If you are concerned about the alignment of your teeth or if it is becoming difficult to floss due to crowding, please contact Drs Adams and Gimlen for a complimentary consultation. Orthodontics is not limited to children. Adults who are looking for a more beautiful smile and a healthier mouth can also enjoy the benefits of orthodontics.

When should I bring my child to the orthodontist

Many parents assume they must wait until a child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr Adams and Gimlen, only to find that treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Consequently, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven.

Most parents think that seven is too early, so why then. At age seven the average patient has enough permanent teeth have arrived for an orthodontist to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites and open bites can be detected.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind and the child will be monitored on a regular basis to watch their growth and dental development.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and detrimental to good oral hygiene. So if your child is nearing age 7, give us a call at Braces By The Sea to schedule an appointment.

The advantage of Invisalign Teen™ at Duffin Adams Gimlen Orthodontics

Our team at Duffin Adams Gimlen knows image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to teeth may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today's teens. But... not to worry! There is a clear alternative to traditional braces! We thought we'd remind you that Invisalign Teen™ gives you a whole new way to wear braces for a "clearly" amazing smile!

For many teens, Invisalign Teen offers a trouble-free, clear alternative to traditional braces; and not only that, but it offers them the chance to have straight teeth without losing self-confidence!

So how does Invisalign Teen work? Invisalign Teen works in the same way as Invisalign, but with a few added characteristics tailored specifically to teenagers’ lifestyles. For instance, Invisalign Teen is designed with “compliance indicators” that fade from dark to light during the two week period that particular tray is used and once it has faded teens know to change trays. Each aligner comes with up to six free individual replacement aligners in case the original aligner ends up lost or broken. Another big benefit for the patient!

The treatment period for Invisalign Teen varies from nine to 18 months. If your teen is considering orthodontic treatment, please contact us and we’ll answer any questions you may have about Invisalign Teen.