Ask
The
Orthodontist
Common Orthodontic Problems
and Simple Home Solutions
A loose band or bracket will usually still be attached to the
wire. You should leave it in place, however if it is uncomfort-
able, place wax on it. The bracket no longer being attached to
the tooth does mean that no controlled force is being applied
to the tooth so you should call the office to arrange for it to be
re-applied at your next appointment or sooner if desired.
Beth Shalom
Family Shabbat
Rabbi Holds
Mishnah Study
Congregation Beth Shalom will con-
duct family services Saturday, Jan.
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At 10 am., Barbara Katchke, early
childhood director, will lead songs
and movement at a Tot Shabbat in
the preschool rooms. At 11 a.m., a
one-hour family service will be con-
ducted in the daily. chapel; all fami-
lies are invited.
A free luncheon will follow serv-
ices, at which time a discussion is
planned on the participants' vision
for family services. Babysitting will
be extended until 1:30 p.m.
For information, call Rabbi
Tziona Szajman, (248) 547-7970.
Reservations can be made by calling
the synagogue office, (248) 547-
7970.
Rabbi Daniel Nevins will present three
sessions that explore selections from the
Mishnah. The programs will take place
9:30-10:30 a.m. on Sundays, Jan. 12,
19, 26 at Adat Shalom Synagogue.
Rabbi Nevins will teach portions
from the Mishnah that deal specifically
with the land of Israel. There is no
charge. For information, call the Adat
Shalom Synagogue office, (248) 851-
5100.
Murder Mystery
Dinner Planned
Congregation B'nai Moshe's Murder &
Mystery Dinner will be 7 p.m. Saturday,
Jan. 25, at the synagogue.
Dinner cost is $25 per person. Make
reservations by Jan. 17 by calling the
B'nai Moshe office, (248) 788-0600.
Sometimes a wire may become loose. You may try to place the
Nelson Hersh
DDS, MS
wire back in with a tweezer. If that is not possible, clip the
wire with fingernail clippers behind the last tooth to which it Licensed Specialist
is securely fastened. Once again if there is any discomfort you
may place wax on it until your next opportunity to go to the orthodontist.
If the wire is poking you, you may try to push the sticking wire down with the
eraser portion of a pencil. If not possible, the old stand by is to place wax on it.
If an elastic tie (which helps to hold the wire into the bracket) is lost this is not an
emergency and just notify the orthodontist at the next visit.
If you experience some discomfort you may use warm salt water rinses and/or
Tylenol, Ibuprofen or whatever you may use for a mild headache. For more pro-
nounced discomfort, you should contact the orthodontist office.
Lastly if an appliance becomes loose or is poking somewhere you may try to
place wax on it.
You may be able to solve many orthodontic problems temporarily by yourself,
but be sure to make the office aware of problems so your next appointment can
be scheduled with enough time to make the necessary repairs.
For more information you may call our office at 248-360-7700 in West Bloomfield
/ Commerce Township.
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Nelson (Nick) Hersh
DDS, MS
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