Vf7,77. - Braced for a Century Ask the Orthodontist It used to take guts to straighten teeth-literally. Archaeologists have discovered mummified ancients with crude metal bands wrapped around individual teeth. To close ps, It has been surmised that catgut did the work now done by today's space-age wire. Leibowitz-Bartholomew S uzanne Herman and Frederick Bartholomew were recently married at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Rabbi Harold Loss and cantorial soloist Neil Michaels officiated. Suzanne and Fred were joined under the chuppah by their parents, Alice Herman and Helena and Edward Bartholomew, and their children, Ryan, Caroline, Faren, Ellie and Marli. They were also honored to share the moment with their siblings, Steven Herman and Audra and Richard Bartholomew, and their niece and nephew, Maya and Jake. Suzanne and Fred were thrilled to celebrate their marriage with friends and family at a reception the following week. More than one hundred years ago, In St. Louis In 1900, Dr. Angle and a dozen colleagues came together to establish dentistrys first specialty. The formation of this group marks the genesis of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and the specialty known as orthodontics. Belonging to the AA0 is one of the questions that the public should ask when selecting an orthodontist. Recent advances make the treatment of decades ago seem primitive. In the 1960's process of putting braces on could take many hours. Bands were fitted around tooth, which required forcing the teeth apart to accommodate the hardware. Nowadays, treatment is more comfortable. Nelson Hers la Typically, we affix brackets directly to the front of each tooth, and Insert the tooth- moving wires through them. In the early 1900s, orthodontists used gold to make bands and wires. tt was malleable, easy to shape, but because of its softness required adjustments more frequently. 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 1Wp., 2300 Haggerty Rd., Suite 1160, 248-926-4100. NASA developed one of the 20th century's most dramatic orthodontic breakthroughs, heat-activated nickel-tlianium wires. DDS, MS Licensed Specialist At room temperature, heat-activated nickel-titanium wires are very flexible. Theyre light and as they warm to body temperature they become active and gradually move the teeth in the anticipated direction. Because of their high-tech properties, these wires retain their tooth-moving abilities longer than their predecessors. Orthodontists are uniquely qualtlied specialists who correct improperly aligned teeth and Jaws. The American Dental Association requires orthodontists to have at least two academic years of advanced specialty training In orthodontics in an accredited program, after graduation from dental school. For more information please comfortable and call my office at 248-926-4100. Smith-Joshi 248-926-4100 4 M s. Ellen Kahn of West Bloomfield announces the engagement of her daughter Amee Joshi to Matthew Smith, son of Ms. Tamara Savage of Boca Raton, Fla. Amee and Matt met at the University of Michigan, where she earned a degree form the Ross School of Business and he earned a mechanical engineering degree. Amee is a consultant with AT Kearney and Matthew works for Bosch, in the Motorsport department. A July 2009 wedding is planned in Maui with a local reception to follow. 1414860 WWW.VVALK4FRIENDSHIP.COM w a frien dship Benson 65th S ylvia and Morton Benson, former Detroiters of Boynton Beach, Fla., will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary during their August visit to Michigan. The couple are the proud parents of Susan and Mel, Debra and Joel, and Paul. They have six wonderful grandchildren, Cindy, Lowell, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Todd, Jill and Michelle. The Bensons are blessed with two great-grandsons, Max and Jacob. hershorthodontics.com • FR END P LE, un•ay, tap 1:00 - 4:00 pm 141 IN August 7 • 2008 C15