Can smiling make you live longer?

People with big smiles may actually live longer than those who don’t, according to a 2010 study at Michigan’s Wayne State University. The team at Duffin, Adams and Gimlen Orthodontics have known for quite some time that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, but researchers at the university did something quite interesting: they looked at photos of 230 ball-players who began their careers in baseball prior to 1950 and studied their smile intensity (ranging from big smile, no smile or partial smile). The players' smile ratings were compared with data from deaths that occurred from 2006 through 2009. The researchers then took into account other factors that impact life longevity, including body mass index, career length and even college attendance.

The results? Researchers found that players who weren't smiling in the photos died at the average age of 72.9 years. Players with partial smiles lived to be 75. Those with big smiles, however, lived on average to be 79.9 years old.

The take-away from the new study? Keep smiling and you might just live longer! Have you been perfecting your smile by visiting Duffin, Adams and Gimlen Orthodontics? If not, give us a call!

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.

May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month

At Adams and Gimlen Orthodontics, we know how you look is a reflection on how you feel about yourself. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having braces may intensify the already delicate confidence of today's teens. Well, May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and improve confidence and security among teenagers.

One of the great ways to improve your confidence is to improve your smile. And that begins with a complimentary consultation at our office. After all, what better time to avoid having crooked teeth in your adulthood than coming in for a consultation with Dr Adams or Dr Gimlen?

We proudly provide traditional braces, Icognito and Invisalign. We invite you to give us a call to schedule a complimentary consultation or ask us on Facebook!

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Contest Winner

Congratulations to Jaxon for winning $50, our Smiles on Spring Break contest winner!

Smiles on Spring Break

Halloween Candy Buy Back

On November 2nd 2010, Adams and Gimlen Orthodontics participated in our first annual Halloween Candy Buy Back. We had an amazing response from our patients, 190 pounds of candy were collected and delivered to Operation Gratitude.




Operation Gratitude seeks to lift morale and put smiles on faces by sending care packages addressed to individual Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines deployed in harm's way. Operation Gratitude care packages contain food, hygiene products, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation, all wrapped with good wishes of love and support.




From our Military overseas:
“I want to personally thank you for sending Operation Gratitude care packages. It meant a great deal to me and the other Soldiers to receive letters from children and a box of goodies. I thank you for all your support of the Soldiers. For many of us this is our first time away from our families for this long and also away from our homes for the holidays. It is people like you who give us a smile, give us a moment of joy, and that we appreciate for the support from the American people.” R.T.Mac

“Thank you for the care package and the well wishes from those who support your efforts. My name is Sergeant First Class B.R. I am currently deployed in Southern Iraq on a base called COB Basrah. We arrived here in the last month of Operation Iraqi Freedom and are now working for Operation New Dawn. With this new mission come new challenges. One of the reflections of this mission is not only the drawdown of forces, but the drawdown in services and supplies while we are here. The comfort and hygiene items you sent came at a perfect time. Our PX has been short on both items so they are all the more appreciated. I wasted no time in dishing them out to the guys. And thanks to you I was able to take care of my troops. I made their day a little more comfortable and you all made us feel loved, supported, and appreciated. Some of my guys here have not had much support from back home in the way of letters or mail so this was a good consolation for them as well. Again, thank you for the package, the support, and notes of encouragement.” Sincerely, a grateful Soldier, SFC B.K.R

From a Military Mom who did not get to celebrate Christmas with her son:
"My son and his fiancé serve with the USS Abraham Lincoln (currently in the Gulf) and she contacted me yesterday about receiving one of your boxes. Pam couldn't believe all the stuff that people had donated. She said she cried reading the letters enclosed because she didn't understand why anyone cared. I told her Americans are grateful for her service, and she replied, 'Yes, but to take time out of their busy days to collect and donate, to write me a letter, to pay for postage... all for someone they've never met?' ...... To receive this package right before Christmas did more good for Pam than the donors will ever realize. It had been a long hard week for her over there, and the upcoming holiday wasn't making it better. Like a knight in shining armor you stepped in and delivered a box of joy to a very special sailor. Thank you"



At Adams and Gimlen Orthodontics we not only seek to improve the smiles of our patients, but we believe we should help to improve the community and world we live in.