Ask The Orthodontist The most common question among. parents is "When do I bring my children to the orthodontist?" F Gross Masliansky C aryn and Steven Gross of West Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Stacey Erin to Aaron Marc Masliansky, son of Susan and Ronnie Masliansky of Skokie, Ill. Stacey and Aaron met during their sophomore year of college. Stacey attended Indiana University, where she earned her bachelor of science degree in education. She teaches high school English at Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Chicago and is working on her master's degree in reading education at Northeastern Illinois University. Aaron earned his bachelor of arts degree and his master's degree in urban planning at the University of Illinois. He works for Roszak/ADC, a real estate development company in Chicago. A May wedding is planned. Sweet Grant ull Braces or comprehensive orthodontics is most commonly begun on kids between the ages of 10/ and 14, but this depends upon the dental eruption and maturity. All permanent teeth do not need to be erupted for many reasons. Orthodontic philosophy and treatments utilize growth, and guidance of erupting teeth Nelson Hersh into their ideal positions. Teeth may be blocked or have DDS, MS insufficient room for eruption, so waiting may complicate Licensed Specialist treatment. Teeth are more comfortably moved when bones are young and teeth have not become "set" in their position. The treatment options can become limited or complicated by waiting. Early treatment may also be of benefit if your child has a skeletal discrepancy. This can be as simple as the palate not being wide enough, a cross-bite, or a mismatch between the upper and lower jaws. This is called phase 1, as further treatment may be needed when the child gets older. This phase of treatment may begin as early as age 8. The safest and best way to know when to begin orthodontic treatment is to visit an orthodontic specialist to look at your child's situation. Even if treatment is not necessary, the clinical exam can be referenced in the future, to see how the mouth is changing, dental eruption, and growth direction, which are all factors that assist in determining treatment. It is always best to find out early, rather than late, when is the best time for treatment. Many orthodontists offer a free consultation and a referral is not necessary from the dentist. 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 1237430 D r. Adam M. Grant and Allison M. Sweet were married recently at Tam O'Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield. They were joined by their parents, Susan Grant and Mark Grant and Adrienne and Neal Sweet. Rabbi Norman T. Roman officiated. The couple were delighted to have their grandparents present, Marion and Jay Grant and Jane and Jack Sweet. The couple wed under a chuppah hand- made by mother of the bride. Adam's yar- mulke was crocheted by his aunt Audrey Kahn, and Allison was married in her great- grandmother's wedding band. Groomsmen were Palmer Truelson, best man; Ryan Grant, Ian Sweet, Eric Sweet, Bill Boroughf, Kaan Gurocak and Jeremy Rosner. Bridesmaids included Stacy Lipson and Julie Bagley, maids of honor; Denise Sweet, Traci Grant, and Arnie Crohn. Cousin of the bride, Molly Isley, was the flower girl. Following a honeymoon in Italy and the Greek Islands, the couple reside in Chapel Hill, N.C. Enter the Wedding Photo Platinum magazine invites you to dust off your old photos, stir up the memories and enter into the Andrea Solomon Vintage Wedding Photo Contest. This is the perfect opportunity to bring family and friends together, to reminisce and capture family stories for the next generation. categories • • • • • • • • Feldman Guidone K elli Feldman and James Guidone were married recently at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Rabbi Harold Loss of Temple Israel officiated. Kelli is in the mortgage business. James is employed at Dell. The couple reside in Beverly Hills. Contest Best Wedding Party Best Wedding Dress Most Interesting Setting Best Flowers or Bouquet Best Hairdo for the Decade Best Bridal 'Veil or Headpiece Cutest Flowergirl andior Ringbearer Best Wedding Cake (must have bride and groom in picture) ;‘,4411•)1101116.4111111,10100F7 fantastic prizes will be awarded in each category Winners will be announced in the June issue of Platinum to enter click the vintage photo button on JNonline.us .1/00(/ %rr, (0/iNi1 / April 5 • 2007 49