Ask the Orthodontists

Orthodontic Problems - Part 1

Ask the Orthodontist's

While true orthodontic emergencies are rare, occasionally a minor
problem can pop up. What follows is Part 1 of a list of problems that
may be encountered and the remedies for them.

Broken Brace

If a brace breaks off of a tooth it can be left there if it is not
uncomfortable to you. The most common cause of a broken brace is
eating foods that are too hard or too sticky. Chewing on pens, pencil
or fingernails may also cause a broken brace.

Shlain 65th

Broken Wire

H

ilda and Marvin Shlain of
Farmington Hills celebrated
their 65th wedding anniversary
on Jan. 8. Children, grandchildren, other
family and friends wish them many more
healthy, happy years together.

&gain, eating hard or sticky food can cause a wire to break. If this
happens take a pair of nail clippers and cut the wire as close as
possible to the next brace it is attached to.

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lie has come off a Brace

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.

If a tie has come off a brace all should be fine. Often times it can be
replaced with a pair of tweezers. If this is not possible please call our
office so we can set up a time for you to run in and have it replaced.

Poking Wire Ile

Sometimes to secure the brace to the wire we twist a very small
stainless steel ligature around it. It is possible for the twisted end of
the ligature to move and start to feel sharp. If this happens simply
use a pencil eraser to gently push it into a comfortable position.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr.
Hersh or Dr. Beattie at the newest state of the art orthodontic facility in
West Bloomfield/Commerce Township at (248) 926-4100.

Adler 60th

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H

arold and Mollie Adler of West
Bloomfield will celebrate their
60th wedding anniversary on
Jan. 22. They will be joined by their chil-
dren, Sandy of Chicago, Barry and Lynn of
Northville and Janice and Steven Traison of
West Bloomfield. Grandchildren Jared Adler,
Elizabeth, Rebecca and Randi Traison will
also be there to celebrate this joyous occa-
sion. Their children, grandchildren, family
and friends wish them continued love and
happiness.

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them celebrate at a party hosted by their
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Ellenstein, and granddaughters Steffany,
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