Ask The Orthodontist Parents are the Heroes in Orthodontics By far the individuals with the most unappreciated role in the orthodontic treatment of a child are the parents. It is the mom or dad that bears the responsibility for making the appointment, bringing the child to the appointment, coordinating schedules, and usually being unappreciated in the process. Look at usually any mother's (and many times father's) planners and it is amazing that an additional monthly commitment is even Nelson Hersh DDS, MS workable. Licensed Specialist Who picks the child up from soccer or dance or whatever and rushes to get to the orthodontic appointment on time? Who gets the phone call at the most inopportune time and must change their schedule at the last minute to bring the child in for some unexpected emergency? Who hears the words, "I can't find my retainer"? Who worries about the child not brushing well enough, and who gets the complaining that something else is more important? The answer to all these questions is mom or dad. The parent is also the one who hears the gripes and woes of the patient. Be Comfy any time of the dayl Sock-mit-to-me Co29 Elegant Eveningwear CO29 Snuggly Sleepwear Cozg Snappy Casual Co29 Snazzy Outerwear Cozy Fashionable Take Yourself Anywhere Cozy Savvy Work CO29 Sharp Out-on-the-Town 120-B West Maple Road Birmingham MI Phone 4 : 2q8-593-9/113 Parents are the "heroes" of the orthodontist. It is the parent that must put their child before all else, and make a financial commitment because they know whether their child wants braces or not, it is the "right" thing to do. That is one reason why we have an expansion of our office planned. We want to make things easier for mom or dad and have an environment that shows we care and appreciate the parent. The parent is the "unsung" hero of orthodontics and we tip our hats to the moms and dads who make our jobs easier. And lastly, here's something you rarely hear, THANK YOU! Nestled in the heart of the city: West of Old Woodward, North side of Maple Road. For more information you may call our office at 248-360-7700 in West Bloomfield/Commerce Township. Nelson (Nick) Hersh DDS, MS Licensed Specialist Aptimlotiw Ilene & Jerry Blaz, Alisa & Stuart Cykiert, Resa &Neal Blaz WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR! legarp 3rivetrp DIAMONDS, ESTATE & ANTIQUE JEWELRY 32800 Franklin Road at 14 Mile Road • Downtown Franklin Buy Something "New" for the New Year . with this ad 30% OFF 1 item for 1 week only In-stock only, no special orders, previous sales excluded exp. 09/18/04 Gift Shop Monday-Saturday 10-5 Applegate Square Northwestern Highway at Inkster Road 248.354.0066 814020 Control Your Closet DESIGN • INSTALLATION • SERVICE `Garb/ ...Zenton's CLOSET DESIGNS TATishing ollr customers, family & friends happy, healthy New Year Phone MAW= "The only call you need to make for the per closet." (248)851.2804 for a personal appointment www.closetdesisnsmet ,k4eV 248.626.1885 Wednesday thru Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9/10 2004 132 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.legacyestatejewelry.corn We appreciate your busin 1 ess!