I frequently get asked questions about "Over-bites." Over-bite is the 01110Unt of
vertical overlap of the front teeth. Too much, or Insufficient over-bite can cause
problems.
MAZEL TOV!
Ask the Orthodontist Excessive over-bite, known as a deep over-bite, Is too much overlap of the front teeth.
June 24
Jodi Levy-Fenton and
David Fenton from
the Hartford area
of Connecticut are
pleased to announce
the birth of their son,
Zachary Daniel.
He was named after
maternal grandpar-
ents and a paternal great-uncle. The
grandparents are Honora Levy of West
Bloomfield, Martin and Beth Levy,
Ronald and Laura Fenton, Jack and
Debi Balter; great-grandparents June
Fenton and Seymour Raskin.
June 4
Allison (Sweet) and
Dr. Adam Grant of
Chapel Hill, N.C.,
are delighted to
announce the birth
of their beautiful
daughter, Joanna
Grant
Robyn (Yochana
Ofira). Proud grand-
parents are Adrienne and Neal Sweet,
Susan Grant and Florie and Mark
Grant, all of West Bloomfield. Thrilled
great-grandparents are Jane and Jack
Sweet and Marion and Jay Grant of
Southfield. Joanna is lovingly named
for her maternal great-grandfather
Jack Ekter and her paternal great-
grandmother Florence Borock.
A parent noticing that the lower front teeth are not visualized very much when the teeth
are closed together can detect this. This situation means excessive force from biting,
is conveyed to the front teeth (which are smaller than the back teeth and not designed
to take that force). This can lend to excessive wear, fracturing and chipping of teeth,
and may even predispose the individual to future TMD, which are jaw joint difficulties.
Sometimes the over-bite may be so deep that the lower front teeth actually reach
the palate and lead toward other problems. This is referred to as a deep impinging
over-bite.
'•\
Nelson Hersh
DDS, MS
Licensed Specialist
If you have any
further questions,
please do not
hesitate to contact
Dr. Hersh at the
newest state-of-
the-art facility in
West Bloomfield/
Commerce Twp.,
2300 Haggerty Rd.,
Suite 1160,
248-926-4100.
Insufficient over-bite Is referred to as an anterior (or front) open-bite. This not only
creates a cosmetic issue but also without the front teeth able to bite together properly,
may lead to excessive force on the posterior or back teeth. This can lead to excessive
wear and future restorative dental needs such as crowns etc.
The mal-occlusion known as over-bite deserves attention because it can potentially
interfere with speaking, swallowing, chewing foods and is considered a cosmetic
concern.
Parents with any orthodontic concerns for their child should consult an orthodontist
concerning their 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 Bloomfield/Commerce Township 2300
Haggerty Road, Suite 1160, 248-926-4100.
Lieberman-Ezzo
248-926-4100
hershorthodontics.com
H
arvey and Sandra Lieberman
of Farmington Hills are pleased
to announce the engagement
of their daughter Melissa Anne to Darren
Ezzo, both of Novi.
A November wedding is planned at
Laurel Manor in Livonia.
1398590 • ,
Macwan-Ostroff
R
on and Phyllis Ostroff of
Birmingham are thrilled to
announce the engagement of their
son Adam to Amy Macwan, daughter of Julie
and Richard Macwan of Nazareth, Israel.
Adam is an industrial designer with Kata
Bags of Jerusalem. Amy works for Discount
Bank of Israel, also in Jerusalem, as a loan
officer.
An October wedding is planned in
Caesarea, Israel.
JEWELRY
6881 Orchard Lake Rd. on the Boardwalk • (248) 851-5030
Loo.e. Gems • Engagement Rings • Wedding Bands • Custom Designs
Special Occasion Gifts • Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gifts • Free Gift Wrap
Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair • Liberal Return Policy
9'ed
co
tite/RethkAb gtstfteb vofter&tf*verswi twirl& ciskuttb!
iN
July 24 • 2008
B17