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NOW - Research suggests periodontal disease, which is
a bacterial gum infection that progresses over time, can
pass through saliva. This means that this condition may be
potentially transmitted to family members.
Melissa attends Bloomfield Hills
Middle School. She felt her most
meaningful mitzvah project was par-
ticipating in events with Camp Mak-
A-Dream.
Claire Alexandra
Trivax, together
with her parents,
Andrea and David
Trivax, and sisters
Emma and Grace,
will celebrate her
Trivax
bat mitzvah as she is
called to the bimah
at Temple Israel Saturday, Jan. 20.
Her proud grandparents are Ana and
Harry Trivax and Irene and James
Fahey. She is the great-grandchild of
Isabel Salazar.
Claire is a student at Abbott Middle
School in West Bloomfield. Her most
meaningful mitzvah project involved
cutting her hair and donating it to
Locks of Love, to help make wigs for
children with medical hair loss.
More B'nai Mitzvah
• Temple Emanu-El —
Harrison Rosenfeld, son of James
and Peggy Rosenfeld (Saturday).
• Congregation Shir Tikvah
— Garrett Ackner, son of Bruce
and Cynthia Ackner (Saturday).
McNulty-Nicholson
"If one family member has periodontal disease, all family
members should see a dental professional for a periodontal
screening," said Steve L. Wolf DDS, a local periodontist and
member of the American Academy of Periodontology.
Periodontal disease is not just an adult health problem. Studies indicate that gin-
givitis is nearly a universal finding in children and adolescents. Gingivitis is the
first stage of periodontal disease, and this may increase during adolescence due
to puberty-related hormonal changes. In addition, experts say teenagers lack the
initiative to practice good oral hygiene.
"Encourage young children to maintain good oral health habits such as brush-
ing and flossing," said Wolf Parents should also remember to brush and floss.
Periodontal disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and has been linked
to serious health threats such as diabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory disease and
preterm low birth weight babies.
"Family members should drink plenty of fluoridated water and milk for calcium,"
said Wolf. Bottled water may be missing the necessary fluoridation contained in
public water systems, and low levels of calcium intake can also be linked to peri-
odontal disease.
Women who are thinking of becoming pregnant should consider a visit to a
periodontist. Surprisingly, about a quarter of childbearing-age women have peri-
odontitis.
"It is important that family members remember the basics. Replace toothbrushes
every few months," said Wolf. "Floss daily, and seek dental care for professional
cleanings, as well as screenings for periodontal disease."
YOUR SMILE IS OUR
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andy and Cheryl Nicholson of
West Bloomfield are delighted to
announce the engagement of their
daughter Lisa Michelle to Thomas Henry
Cook McNulty, son of Kathy McNulty of
Brighton.
Lisa graduated from Oakland University
with a bachelor's degree in elementary
education. She is a preschool teacher at the
Learning Experience in South Lyon.
Thomas is the general manager at Stanton
and Associates Wendys in Novi.
A September wedding is planned at
Wabeek Country Club, Bloomfield Hills.
Katz 65th
sther and Nathan Katz of West
Bloomfield and Highland Beach,
ro Fla., celebrated their 65th wedding
anniversary with a dinner given by their
children at Pete's restaurant. Their children
are Marlene and Harvey Goodman, Cathy
and Jerry Katz, Jo-Anne and Terry Nosan
and Dianne and John Politzer. The celebra-
tion continued with a Caribbean cruise.
STEVE L. WOLF, D.D.S.
248.380.8020
www.DRWOLFPERIO.COM
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