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"Cosmetic braces for the teeth."

Sternberg-Lindow

usan and David Lindow of
Farmington Hills along with
Marylyn and Barry Sternberg
of Huntington Woods are delighted to
announce the engagement of their children,
Elissa Joy and Andrew Justin.
Elissa received her undergraduate degree
from Western Michigan University, followed
by her master of social work from Wayne
State University, Detroit. She is employed by
Jewish Family Service at Hillel Day School
of Metropolitan Detroit as the middle school
social worker.
Andrew received his bachelor's degree
from Michigan State University and his pharmacy degree from Wayne State
University. He is employed at A & M Pharmacy.
A February wedding is planned in Michigan.

Altman-Topor

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Lisa Altman and Michael Topor
were recently married at the
Westin Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga.
Officiating in the ceremony were Rabbi
David Sirull and cousin of the bride Richard
Altman.
Alisa is the daughter of Judy and Ron
Altman of Martinez, Ga.; Michael is the
son of Annette and Leonard Topor of
Farmington Hills.
Alisa's sisters, Marla Gold and Shelly Katz,
served as matrons of honor. Bridesmaids
were Lauren Topor, sister of the groom; Dana
Kaplan, Holly Sokoloff, Julia Heyman, Amy
Libowsky, friends of the bride. The flower girl was Shoshana Katz, niece of the bride.
The best men were Danny Victor and Jacob Kramer, friends of the groom. Other
groomsmen participating were Benjamin Auslander, Matt Cohen, Jeremy Dershow,
Jordan Glass, Josh Sukenic, all friends of the groom, and David Katz and Jeffrey Gold,
brothers-in-law. Also delighted to be participating were Grandpa Sam Plotkin and
Bubbie Sylvia Altman.
Following a honeymoon in Bora Bora and Tahiti, the couple reside in Atlanta.

Perhaps the most significant esthetic advance in ortho-
dontics over the past decade involves bonding brackets
directly onto patients' teeth. Brackets are tiny devices
that are used to attach the main wire known as an arch-
wire. In the past, individual stainless steel rings, known
as bands, were wrapped around, and cemented to each
tooth. Although this method was effective, it made for
Nelson Hersh
a mouthful of metal that was often referred to as a "tin
DDS, MS
grin." Today, use of bands is usually limited to the posteri-
Licensed
Specialist
or or back teeth, where they can sustain greater forces and
serve as anchors to the wire. The front teeth are treated to
the tiny brackets, which can be available in clear, silver, gold or even titanium.
These less visible brackets all but eliminate the self-consciousness that used to
be associated with the larger metal braces.

These small brackets allow for lighter and more comfortable forces to be
applied to the teeth in addition to the benefit of easier oral hygiene for the
patient. Even the brackets can be extra small in size depending upon the
orthodontist's selection, usually based on his dexterity and size of his hands.

The new bracketing system can make placement of the orthodontic appli-
ance quicker and more comfortable. For many it can be made fun with the
different color rubber rings that hold the wire to the bracket. These colors are
changed each month and help make orthodontics fun!

Parents with any orthodontic concerns for their child should consult an
orthodontist concerning the 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. Our office is located on the border of West Bloom-
field/Commerce Township at 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160, 248-926-4100.

Nelson (Nick) Hersh
DDS, MS

Licensed Specialist

1290630

Tradition!
Tradition!

wishes you tile sweetness of
good year & the spice o joy!

Kline 50th

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argo and Jerry Kline of
Bloomfield Hills celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary
on Sept. 1. They enjoyed a family dinner
with their children, Alan and Terry Kline,
Mark Kline and Caren and Stuart Vinsky.
Their grandchildren, Matt, Rebekah, Erin,
Marisa and David also shared in this special
occasion. Margo and Jerry will look forward
to a family getaway in the summer.

Call Alicia R. Nelson 248.557.0109

www.allthingsjewish.com

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