Ask The Orthodontist "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. and Aviv. His proud grandparents are Esti and Yosef Lis and Florine Mark. He is also the grandchild of the late Irving Mark and the late William Ross and the great-grand- child of the late Ruth Tucker. Mataan.attends Lis Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. He felt it meaningful to donate funds to Jewish Federation and Jewish National Fund as one of his mitzvah projects. Alec Nathan Jack Nathan Alec Jules Nathan and Jack Phillip Nathan will be called to the Torah as b'nai mitzvah Friday, Jan. 27, at Temple Shir Shalom. Proud family members included parents, Abbey and Ken Nathan, -and brother Daniel. The boys are the grandsons- of Ann and Miles Brasch and Sandy and Ben Nathan. Alec and Jack are students at Derby Middle School in Birmingham. One of their mitzvah projects was volunteer- ing time with the Friendship Circle. Eliot Austin Schwartz will read from the Torah on the occasion - of his bar mitzvah Saturday, Jan. 28, at Plum Street Temple in Cincinnati. He is the son of Cindy Schwartz and Bob Schwartz. Schwartz Sharing in the simchah will be older sister Samantha and grandpar- ents Marilyn and Fred Krainen of West Bloomfield, Brenda and Robert Pangborn, and David and Donna Schwartz. Eliot feels that his most meaningful mitzvah project was organizing sever- al bake sales with all proceeds going directly to the children's unit at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. 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 Nelson Hersh DDS, MS Licensed Specialist paying meticulous attention to oral hygiene. Aside from rinsing, flossing, and 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. Lisa Tencer Lisa and Joel Tencer of Huntington Woods will be called to the Torah as b'nai mitzvah at Congregation Beth Shalom Saturday, Jan. 28. They are the children of Heidi Coffman of Huntington Woods and Gary Tencer, also of Huntington Woods. Their brother is Sam. Proud grandparents are Ilene and Albert Coffman. They are also the grandchildren of the late Cyril and Freda Tencer. Both young people are seventh- grade students at Norup Middle School in Oak Park. Their mitzvah projects included weekly visits to the senior citizens at Alterra Memory Residence in Farmington Hills and Cambridge Nursing Home in Southfield. Mitchell Skye Werner, son of Sherri and Daniel Werner, will celebrate his bar mitzvah as he is called to the Torah Friday, Jan. 27 at Temple Israel. He is the brother of Jeremy and Baylee. His grandparents are Doris Werner Werner and Susie and Michael Kent. He is also the grandchild of the late Manfred Werner. His proud great- grandmother is Sylvia Thomas. A student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills, Mitchell felt it was especially meaningful to volunteer at Yad Ezra in Berkley as one of his mitzvah projects. More B'nai Mitzvah • Temple Shir Shalom — Jarryd Elias, son of Shauna and Richard Elias (Saturday). 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 hygienest 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. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Hersh at the newest state-of-the-art orthodontic facility in West Bloomfield/Commerce Township at (248) 926-4100. • Nelson (Nick) Hersh DDS, MS Licensed Specialist 1071550 Location. • Luxury.. Lifestyle. - . 20 Floorplans - One is sure to fit your lifestyle From 600 Sq. Ft. to over 2,700 Sq. 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