Ask the Orthodontist Ask the Orthodontist Parents are the Heroes in Orthodontics By far the individuals with the most unappreciated role In the orthodontic treatment of a child are the parents. It is the mom or dad that bears the responsibility for making the appointment, bringing the child to the appointment, coordinating schedules, and usually being unappreciated in the process. Look at usually any mother's (and many times fathers) planners and it is amazing that an additional monthly commitment is even workable. Randi Michelle Goode, together with her parents, Carolann and Dr. Robert Goode, will celebrate her bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Friday, Goode Nov. 28. Sharing in the simchah will be her sisters, Erin and Jamie, and proud grandparents Dr. Sheldon Plotnik and Florence Goode. She is also the grandchild of the late Joan Plotnik, the late Dr. Conrad Goode and the late Lois Goode. Ranch attends Orchard Lake Middle School in West Bloomfield. Among her many mitzvah projects, she felt volunteer- ing at Southeastern Michigan Homeless Shelter was the most meaningful. Rachel Beth Gorosh, daughter of Tammy and Bruce Gorosh, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitz- vah on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek Gorosh West Bloomfield, B'nai Israel Center. Celebrating with Rachel will be her older sisters, Hilary and Jamie. Also participating in the simchah will be Rachel's proud grandparents Norma Gorosh and Edith and Jules Erdberg. Rachel is also the granddaughter of the late Lawrence Gorosh and the late Harry Rosen. Rachel is a student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. Of her many mitzvah projects, she felt that her participation with the Friendship Circle Training Program in West Bloomfield was one of the most meaningful. Morgan Rachel Katz, daughter of Debra and Dr. Lon Katz and sister of Evan, will read from the Torah as she cel- ebrates her bat mitz- vah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Katz Saturday, Nov. 29. She is the grandchild of Antoinette and Gerald Genette and the great-grandchild of Dorothy and Lewis Dye. She is also the grandchild of the late Iris and the late Saul Katz. Morgan attends Walnut Creek Middle School in Walled Lake. She felt her most meaningful mitzvah project was her involvement with Temple Israel during the housing of the homeless. Adam Robert Lenchner will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah, Saturday, Nov. 29, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek Southfield. He is Adam the son of Carrie Lenchner Lachman and Leslie Lenchner. Included in the simchah will be his brother Daniel and his grandparents Adeline Lachman and Kenneth and Linda Lenchner. He is also the grandson of the late Philip Lachman and the late Barbara Lenchner. Adam is a student at Bloomfield Hills Middle School. Among his favorite mitz- vah projects was volunteering at Yad Ezra in Berkley during the past summer. Daniel Barton Lenchner will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah Saturday, Nov. 29, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek Southfield. He is Daniel the son of Carrie Lenchner Lachman and Leslie Lenchner. Included in the simchah will be his brother Adam and his grandparents Adeline Lachman and Kenneth and Linda Lenchner. He is also the grandson of the late Philip Lachman and the late Barbara Lenchner. Daniel is a student at Bloomfield Hills Middle School. He felt that it was especially meaning- ful to volunteer at Yad Ezra in Berkley during the past summer for one of his mitzvah projects. Carlee Hannah Meyers, daughter of Diane Galper and Bruce Meyers and sister of Erica, will celebrate her bat mitz- vah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Meyers Saturday, Nov. 29, as she is called to the bimah to read from the Torah. She is the grandchild of Pearl and Leonard Galper and Eleanor Meyers. She is also the grandchild of the late Edward Meyers and the great-grandchild of the late Norma Galper. Carlee is a seventh-grader at Walnut Creek Middle School in Walled Lake. Delivering food to families in need through Focus Hope was the mitzvah project she found most meaningful. Dr. Nelson Hersh and Dr. Marsha Beattie If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Hersh or Dr. Beattie at the new- est state-of-the-art orthodontic facility in West Bloomfield/ Commerce Township at 248-926-4100. Who picks the child up from soccer or dance or whatever and rushes to get to the orthodontic appointment on time? Who gets the phone call at the most inopportune time and must change their schedule at the last minute to bring the child in for some unexpected emergency? Who hears the words "I can't find my retainer? Who worries about the child not brushing well enough, and who gets the complaining that something else is more important? The answer to all these questions is mom or dad. The parent also Is the one who hears the gripes and woes of the patient. Parents are the 'Heroes- of the orthodontist. tt is the parent that must put the child before all else, and make a financial commitment because they know whether their child wants braces or not, it is the 'right' thing to do. • 01110. 1 That is one reason why we had the expansion of our office done. We want to make things easier for mom or dad and have an environment that shows we care and appreciate the parent. The parent Is the 'unsung" hero of orthodontics and we tip our hats to the moms and dads who make our Job easier. And lastly, here's something you rarely hear, "THANK YOU!' You may see or write us at our office for any topics you would like discussed In this biweekly column. 2300 Haggerty Rd, Suite 1160, West Bloomfield, 48323. 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