V' a 7 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 problems. Excessive over-bite, known as 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 situation causes excessive force from biting which is conveyed to the front teeth (which are smaller than the back teeth and not designed to take Nelson Hersh DDS, MS that force.) This can lead to excessive wear, fracturing and Licensed Specialist 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 deep that the lower front teeth actually reach the palate and lead toward other problems. This is referred to as a deep impinging over-bite. Insufficient over-bite is referred to as an anterior (or front) over-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 or back teeth. This can lead to excessive wear and future restorative dental needs such as crowns, etc. The mal-occlusion, known as over-bite deserves attention because it can potentially interfere with speaking, swallowing, chewing foods and is considered a cosmetic concern. Parents with any orthodontic concerns for their child should consult an orthodontist concerning their need for orthodontic treatment. As a dental specialist, an orthodontist has elected to limit his practice to this specific area or expertise and has received additional training by an accredited dental school for advanced education. 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 1111450 LOOK WHAT'S NEW FOR SPRING SALE! - -ALL NURSERY & KIDS FURNITURE ON SALE • B'nai Mitzvah from page 59 parents are Lisa Daniels and Ken Daniels. He is the brother of Arlyn. His thrilled grand- parents are Gerald Greenberg, Renee and Howard Tward and Sylvia and Marvin Daniels. Jamie is a student at Orchard Lake Middle School in West Bloomfield. He participated in a variety of mitz- vah projects, including feeding the homeless at the Souper Bowl through Shaarey Zedek. and the brother of Shayna. His proud grandparents are Drs. Stephen and Sonya Friedman and Mildred Greenley. He is also the grandson of the late Dr Robert Greenley. Gordon is a seventh-grade student at Hillel Day School of .Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. Greenley As one of his mitz- vah projects, he volunteered at Yad Ezra in Berkley. Carly Sara Gersten will be called to the bimah as she -celebrates her bat mitzvah, Friday, May 19, at Temple Israel. She is the daughter of Lori and David Gersten. Her proud grandpar- ents are Ethel and Philip Gersten and Gladys Hacker. She is also the grand- child of the late Bill Hacker. Gersten Carly attends Walled Lake Middle School. Her most meaningful mitzvah project was working with young children at Temple Emanu-El's summer day camp. Alana Danielle Greenspan will be called to the Torah as a bat mitz- vah on Saturday, May 20, at Temple Beth El. She is the daughter of Sandra and Elliott Greenspan. Her proud grandmoth- ers are Shirley Greenspan and Helen Hiipakka. Greenspan Alana is a stu- dent at Cranbrook- Kingswood Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. Her most meaning- ful mitzvah project was working at St. Mark's Food Pantry in Warren, helping to fill holiday food baskets. 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