Ask The Orthodontist

retainers,

such as
Patients frequently ask about
when they are needed and what choice they have.

Schwarcz-Goldfaden

r. Howard and Nancy Goldfaden
of West Bloomfield and Dr. Jack
and Gail Schwarcz of Oak Park
are delighted to announce the engagement
of their children Pamela and Joseph "J.P"
Pamela earned bachelor's degrees in edu-
cation and Judaic studies from Stern College
in New York and is working toward a master
of education degree. She is teaching second
grade in New York City.
Joseph earned bachelor's degrees in
Hebrew language and literature and in
marketing at Yeshiva University in New
York. He is studying law at the University of
Connecticut in Hartford.
A June wedding is planned in Miami.

Bocan-Sizemore

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etainers are a very integral segment in orthodontic
treatment. They are used at the conclusion of the
"braces" portion of orthodontics. When the braces
are removed the teeth have the ability for movement, and
retainers limit this movement. It is especially important to
wear the retainers immediately after braces are removed,
for at this time the teeth are most likely to shift.

Nelson Hersh
DDS, MS
Licensed Specialist

There are many different kinds of retainers, and one
is decided upon depending upon the individual. There are retainers that are a
removable clear plastic covering to the teeth and are very thin. These retainers are
hardly noticeable. Another type is a small flexible wire that is attached to the back
surface of the teeth, and is not removable. These make oral hygiene more difficult
but are obviously less likely to be lost.

The most common type of retainer is called a Hawley retainer, which is a removable
acrylic appliance. In our office we have found the kids like this type the most,
as we allow the patient to pick any color, including neon, incorporate glitter and
colored designs. We even have the ability to place a decal or picture inside the
retainer. Kids have phenomenal imaginations and have had retainers with Pokemon,
Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, university logos, Nike or Tommy Hilfiger logos,
or even pictures of their pets incorporated in their retainers. We have found when
the kids are included in designing the retainers, they enjoy them more and wearing
them is more fun. Parents appreciate this!

Our office is located on the border of West Bloomfield/Commerce
Township 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160, 248-926-4100.

Nelson (Nick) Hersh
DDS, MS

Licensed Specialist

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arsha and Dave Bocan of
Los Angeles, formerly of
Farmington Hills, are delighted
to announce the engagement of their daugh-
ter Lisa Heather to J.T. Sizemore, son of
Nancy Willson and Dan Sizemore, both of
La Verne, Calif.
Lisa graduated cum laude from the
University of Southern California with a
bachelor of science degree in the School of
Education. She is a fourth-grade teacher in
Pacific Palisades, Calif.
J.T. graduated summa cum laude from
the University of Southern California with a
bachelor of science degree in industrial and systems engineering. He develops
international luxury resorts with the Kor Group.
A July wedding is planned at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif.

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Lulkin-Bartlett

r. and Mrs. Richard Lulkin of
Farmington Hills announce the
engagement of their daughter
Jennifer Rose to Clifford John, son of Mrs.
Dorothy Bartlett of Novi and the late John W.
Bartlett.
Ms. Lulkin earned a certificate in medi-
cal billing and coding and is employed at
Millennium Medical Group of Livonia.
Mr. Bartlett is working toward a degree
in computer networking at Henry Ford in
Dearborn. He is employed at RCS of Wayne.
A May wedding is planned.

March 22 2007

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