Ask The Orthodontist
At what age should orthodontic
treatment begin?
Although orthodontic treatment can be done at any
age it is best carried out in young children 8-15 years of
age. During this age it is possible for the orthodontist to
foresee any orthodontic problems that are likely to occur,
and preventive measures can be taken. This is called
preventive orthodontics. It is also possible to intercept
disorders of the bite at an early stage so that it does not
mature to a big dental problem. This is called interceptive
orthodontics.
Beren 50th
(
loria and Ernest Beren of
----4, Farmington Hills celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary
July 29. In attendance to honor them were
four of their children, numerous grand-
children and extended family members
from near and far. Lifelong friends also
gathered to celebrate their simchah, held
at the Pine Lake Country Club in Orchard
Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Beren will further
commemorate their golden anniversary
this fall when they travel to Europe for an
extended Mediterranean cruise.
Nelson Hersh DDS, MS
Licensoi *di- ist
The jaws are actively growing by 8-10 years of age, and, therefore, it is the ideal time
to mold the jaws. The permanent teeth start erupting by 6-7 years of age and usually
complete erupting by 11-14 years (all except the wisdom teeth). This would be the
ideal time to start treatment. At an early age the braces are more comfortable and the
treatment duration is shorter. Advancing age makes the jaws harder and more difficult
to mold and to move the teeth.
A common misconception is that you should wait for all the permanent teeth to have
erupted. If the final permanent teeth are guided into their ideal positions as they
erupt, they will be more stable as teeth have a "memory." The shorter time they are
in the improper position, the better. Additionally; teeth that are blocked may be forced
to erupt in awkward positions, may not be able to erupt at all, or affect good teeth
adversely. This is a reason why the orthodontic association recommends an exam by
age 8-10.
Chudler 50th
Please feel comfortable contacting our office in West Bloomfield/Commerce
Township for any questions you would like answered at 248-926-4100.
thel and Cliff Chudler of West
Bloomfield celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary June 17 with a
dinner at Seldom Blues in Detroit, hosted by
their children, Randy and Kim, Kevin and
Beth, and Brett and Neisha. Their grand-
children, Alexandra, Jessica, Danielle, Kyle,
Ethan and Casey, wish them a hearty mazel
toy and many more years of love and hap-
piness.
Nelson (Nick) Hersh
DDS, MS
Licensed Specialist
113630
All colors, shades, sizes and
lengths will set you apart
from the crowd.
Kaplan 65th
B
en and Bee Kaplan of Waterford
celebrated their 65th wedding
anniversary with a family week-
end, hosted by their children, Arlene and
Myron Bordman, Joel and Anna Kaplan.
Family came from New York, New Jersey,
Massachusetts, Illinois and Hiroshima to
celebrate the wonderful occasion.
Deal with the
Precious Stones
where the
personal touch
counts!
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.7720
July 27 •
2006
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