Ask The Orthodontist

I frequently get asked questions about "OVer-bites."
Over-bite is the amount of vertical overlap of the front
teeth. Too much, or insufficient over-bite can cause prob-
lems.

Excessive over-bite, known as a deep over-bite, is too
much overlap of the front teeth. A parent noticing that
the lower front teeth are not visualized very much when
the teeth are closed together can detect this. This situa-
Nelson Hersh
DDS, MS
tion causes excessive force from biting which is con-
Licensed Specialist
veyed to the front teeth (which are smaller than the
back teeth and not designed to take that force.) This can
lead to excessive wear, fracturing and chipping of teeth, and may even
predispose the individual to future TMD, which are jaw joint difficulties.
Sometimes the over-bite may be so deep that the lower front teeth actual-
ly reach the plate and lead toward other problems. This is referred to as a
deep impinging over-bite.

Engagements

FISHER-RONTAL

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r. and Ms. Eugene Rontal are
pleased to announce the
engagement of their daughter
Sara Elizabeth to Scott Jared Fisher, son
of Judith Boesky of Birmingham and
Alex Fisher of Chatham, N.J.
Sara received her bachelor of arts
degree from the University of Michigan.
She worked for three years in New York
for Primedia and is completing a mas-
ter's degree in integrated marketing and
communications from Northwestern
University in Evanston, Ill.
Scott received a bachelor of arts
degree from Ohio State University in
Columbus and his juris doctor from
Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he

Insufficient over-bite is referred to as an anterior (or front) open-bite. This
not only creates a cosmetic issue but also without the front teeth able to
bite together properly, may lead to excessive force on the posterior back
teeth. This can lead to excessive wear and future restorative dental needs
such as crowns, etc.

is an adjunct professor. He is also a part-
ner in the Chicago law firm of Gardner,
Carton and Douglas.
A February wedding is planned in
Chicago.

AARON-D RUMMY

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rs. William Davidson of
Bloomfield Hills and Mr.
William Drummy announce
the engagement of their daughter Mary
Elizabeth to Jonathan Samuel, son of
Marilyn Aaron of Oak Park and the late
Dennis M. Aaron.
Ms. Drummy graduated from the
University of Michigan and received a
master's degree from Columbia
University in New York City. She is an
elementary school teacher in Oak Park.
Mr. Aaron graduated from the
University of Michigan and the Detroit
College of Law. He is a corporate attor-
ney in Troy.

The mal-occlusion, known as over-bite deserves attention because it can
potentially interfere with speaking, swallowing, chewing foods and is con-
sidered a cosmetic concern. Parents with any orthodontic concerns for
their child should consult an orthodontist concerning their need for othor-
dontic treatment. As a dental specialist, an orthodontist has elected to limit
his practice to this specific area of expertise and has received additional
training by an accredited dental school for advanced education.

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Licensed Specialist

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allie Meredith Lipin and Marc
Jeffrey Moss were recently mar-
ried at Tam O'Shanter Country
Club in West Bloomfield. The ceremony
was officiated by Rabbi Harold Loss and
Cantor Harold Orbach of Temple Israel.
Hallie is the daughter of Beth-Anne' and
Bob Lipin of Bloomfield Hills. Marc is the
son of Marsha and Jerry Moss of West
Bloomfield.
Allison Lyngaas, longtime friend of the
bride, was the maid of honor.
Steven Moss, brother of the groom, was
the best man; Jon Stone, cousin of the
bride, was the man of honor.
Bridesmaids were Amanda Lyngaas, Julie
Emmer and Alyssa Moss. Groomsmen
were Tony Emmer, Brian Lyngaas, Kyle
Stone, Storm Kirschenbaum, Mark Wolf
and Keith Mackey. The flower girls were
nieces Eriel Emmer and Jenna Moss; the
ring bearers were nephews Jordan Emmer,

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Very Happy and
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Noah Emmer and Jared Moss.
Hallie and Marc were lucky to have
grandfather Clifford Feldman and grand-
mother Mrs. Max Lipin participate in the
ceremony.
Following a honeymoon in Hawaii and
California, the couple reside in
Birmingham.

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