Mazel Toy! Ask The Orthodontist Mak i ng an Interception" As children grow and mature, it may become obvious that their teeth are not developing into normal positions and proper relationships with the rest of the mouth. Dentists who are aware of the potential for mal-occlusion in their • young patients may then refer them to the orthodontist for interceptive procedures. It is not necessary for all of their permanent to be erupted. Although it may not be time Nelson Hersh DDS, MS for orthodontic intervention, it is beneficial to be able to Licensed Specialist have recorded a baseline clinical exam so that in the future, growth direction and dental development can be recorded, so that the child can be placed on a recall program for ideal treatment. Early or interception treatment may be recommended during early development time in a child's life, which can often prevent or lessen major problems from occurring later on. If a parent suspects a problem developing in their child's mouth, they should set up a consultation with an orthodontist directly, as a referral is not necessary. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic exam, by an orthodontist, at age 9 or 10, or even earlier if a problem is suspected. The results of orthodontic care are often enhanced by early treatment. In a growing patient, the orthodontist may be able to redirect facial growth to help correct jaw alignment or teeth position. Of course, routine dental care and regular prophylaxis (dental cleanings) by general dentists will help ensure the best results from an orthodontic specialist. Once orthodontic therapy begins, - the patient is expected to continue to see the family dentist for regular check ups and routine care. If you- have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Hersh at the newest state-of-the-art orthodontic facility inside the Lakes Medical Center, 2300 Haggerty Rd, Suite 1160, West Bloomfield/Commerce Township at (248) 926-4100. Nelson (Nick) Hersh DDS, MS Licensed Specialist 1111440 Due to popular demand and waiting lists, Wooden floes Camp has added a limited number of new camper beds for the Summer of 2006. Jessica Paige Naftaly will celebrate her bat mitzvah as she is called to the Torah Friday, May 5, at Temple Israel. She is the daughter.of Tracy and Gary Naftaly and the sister of Ashley. Her proud grandparents are Sheila and Dr. Burton Eisenberg and Marjorie and Roland Naftaly. She is the great- grandchild of Rose Naftaly Cohen. She is also the great-grandchild of the late Sam Cohen, the late Bessie and Isaac Eisenberg and the late Helen Klein. Jessica attends Abbott Middle School in West Bloomfield. Her most meaningful mitzvah project was participating in the Relay for Life to assist families affected by cancer. She assisted with the planning and fund- raising for the Gabby's Angels Team. www.woodenacres.com Carly Rachel Rosen will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah Saturday, May 6, at Temple Israel. She is the daugh- ter of Anne and Mark Rosen and the sister of Jenna. Also sharing in the simchah will be her proud grandparents Carly Rosen Melanie and Matty Weiss and Iris and Leo Rosen. • Carly is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Bills. She felt her most meaningful mitz- vah project was volunteering for the American Diabetes Association. FOR 10fORMflT100, COI1TOCT: LION El liflRUEY flflRELBERG flT (248) 543-3299 Melanie Robin Rosen will cel- ebrate her bat mitzvah Saturday, May 6, at Congregation Beth Shalom. Cali for an information meeting in your home today before these limited number of beds are gone! It is time to attend a camp where your child's summer is guaranteed or your money back! 56 Jonathan Alan Morof will cel- ebrate his bar mitzvah as he reads from the Torah Friday, May 5, at Temple-Shir Shalom. He is the son of Diane and Howard Morof. Participating in his simchah will be his sister Melissa and Morof proud grandparents Esther and Irving Morof and Jerome and Shirley Klegman. Jonathan attends Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills. His most meaningful mitzvah project was col- lecting money for Hurricane Katrina victims. May 4 • 2006 She is the daughter of Michele and Michael Rosen and sister of Marcia and Mark. Proud grandparents are Sylvia and Jerry Rosen of Southfield. She is also the granddaughter of the late Carole Lynn (Cooperman) Jonas and the late J. Walter Jonas. Melanie is a Melanie Rosen student at Norup Middle School in Oak Park. She par- ticipated in many mitzvah projects, but her favorite one was walking in honor of a family friend for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Eleanor and Hannah Siden will be called to the Torah Saturday, May 6, at Congregation Or Shalom in Vancouver, B.C. They are the twin daughters of Anne Gorsuch and Dr. Harold Siden. Their grandparents are Harriet Siden of Bloomfield Hills, Eleanor Siden the late Franklin Siden, Beverly and Jack Gorsuch of Bellingham, Wash. They are also the great-granddaugh- ters of the late Lea and the late Walter Field. For one of their Hannah Siden mitzvah projects, the girls worked at a Jewish food bank in Vancouver. Stephanie Gene Singer will become a bat mitzvah Friday, May 5, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek Southfield. Proud family mem- bers include her parents, Debra and Miles Singer, and her siblings Jessica and Maxwell. Stephanie is the Singer granddaughter of Beth and Sidney Feldman and Sandra and Kenneth Rasmussen. She is the great-grand- daughter of Sally Feldman and Edith Rosenberg. - Stephanie is a student at Orchard Lake Middle School in West Bloomfield. During the past two years, she has enjoyed making more than a dozen chemo caps for cancer patients.