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"Staying Cavity-Free While In Braces"

One of the most common concerns for both parents and
orthodontists is keeping the teeth cavity-free while in braces and
allowing for no staining or cavities after the braces are removed.

Those who wear the non-removable orthodontic appliances
known as braces, must guard against decay springing up around
the edges of brackets and bands by paying meticulous
Nelson Hersh DDS, MS
attention to oral hygiene. Aside from rinsing, flossing and
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brushing after meals, patients also have the option of
applying a prescription gel or mouth rinse to their teeth as a means of preventing
decay or decalcification.

Some orthodontists (myself included) utilize cements or adhesives that have a fluoride
releasing element. This may assist in preventing decay and although no materials can
overcome poor dental hygiene, it is my belief that anything we can do to assist in
obtaining the best possible result is beneficial.

Many orthodontists spend additional time reviewing oral hygiene with the patient at
the appliance placement appointment. A "goody" bag with numerous helpful devices
to assist in good oral hygiene is included, such as travel toothbrushes, special floss,
inter-dental mini-brushes, etc. Our office even has a dental hygienist on staff to help
with information. Electric toothbrushes may also prove helpful.

In general, excellent orthodontic treatment can only be obtained with cooperative and
informed patients. Once orthodontic therapy begins, the patient will be expected to
continue to see the family dentist for regular checkups, dental cleanings and routine
care. Routine dental care will help ensure the best results from orthodontic therapy.

For more information you may call our office at 248-926-4100
at our new location on Haggerty Rd. in West Bloomfield.

Nelson (Nick) Hersh
DDS, MS

Licensed Specialist

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B'NAI MITZVAH

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Brittany is an
eighth-grade stu-
dent at Hillel Day
School of
Metropolitan
Detroit in
Farmington Hills.
Her most meaning-
ful mitzvah projects
were volunteering
time at Farmington Hills-based JARC
and raising money through a bottle
and can drive for Mothers Against
Drunk Drivers.

Jillian Leigh Fellows, daughter of
Elizabeth and Neil Fellows, will cele-
brate her bat mitzvah Saturday, Oct.
16, at Temple Israel. She is the sister
of Grant, Matthew and Emma. Her
proud grandparents are Eunice and
Milton Ring and
Edna and Sydney
Fellows. She is the
great-granddaughter
of the late Anna
and Harry Korman.
Jillian attends
West Hills Middle
School in
Bloomfield Hills.
As part of her mitz-
vah projects, she contributed to the
Detroit-based Karmanos Cancer
Center and worked at Temple Israel's
Labor Day picnic.

Elyssa Claire Finkelstein, daughter of
former Detroiters Alan and Cherie
Finkelstein, celebrated her bat mitzvah
Saturday, Oct. 9, at Congregation
Beth El in Cherry
Hill, N.J. She is the
younger sister of
Jillian, granddaugh-
ter of Stanley
Finkelstein of
Farmington Hills
and great-grand-
daughter of Pearl
Ferencz of
Southfield. She is
also the granddaughter of the late
Jeanette Finkelstein, the late Jane
Finkelstein, the late Edward Greenfield
and the late Frieda Greenfield.
Elyssa is a student at Rosa
International Middle School and
Congregation Beth El Hebrew High
School in Cherry Hill. As part of her
mitzvah projects, she cooked for needy
Jewish families and is giving a portion
of her gift money to Hadassah.

Ben Flaisher will fulfill the tradition of
bar mitzvah as he is called to the Torah
Saturday, Oct. 16, at Congregation

Beth Shalom. He is the younger son
of Cheryl and Lesly Flaisher of
Huntington Woods. He is brother to
Charles. In atten-
dance will be his
zayde Nathan
Flaisher. Rebecca
"Becky" Flaisher,
Henry and
Genevieve Kurasik,
his late grandpar-
ents, will be there
in the family's
thoughts.
Ben is a student at Norup Middle
School in Oak Park. His mitzvah proj-
ect is ongoing.

Noah Jordan Gale will be called to the
Torah as a bar mitzvah Saturday, Oct.
16, at Temple Israel in Bay City. He is
the son of Cantor
Daniel and Erica
Gale, grandson of
Davida Gale of
West Bloomfield
and the late Jack
Gale and of Sally
and Ernie Light of
Pittsburgh. He is
the great-grandson
of the late Ethel
and Charles Robinson.

Alexa Rachael Golding will read from
the Torah on Saturday, Oct. 16, at
Temple Shir Shalom. Her parents
Cheryl and Michael Golding and sister
Lauren will celebrate her bat mitzvah
with her. Also sharing in this impor-
tant event will be her grandmother
Evelyn Trotsky. Alexa is also the grand-
daughter of the late Jack Golding, and
Mildred and Carl Moskovitz.
Alexa is an honor student at Walled
Lake Middle School. She collected cell
phones for Haven and will make dona-
tions to charities
that have special
meaning to her
with some of her
bat mitzvah money.
She will also con-
tinue to volunteer
with the special
needs program at
the Jewish
Community Center
of Metropolitan Detroit.

Jonathan Aaron Grinter will be called
to the Torah on the occasion of his bar
mitzvah Saturday, Oct. 16, at Temple
Israel. He is the son of Shari and
Robert Grinter and the brother of
Michael. His grandparents are Lori
and Don Grinter and Carol Grinter.