Ask the Ort Over-bites Ask the Orthodontist The term over-bite refers to the amount of vertical overlap of the front teeth. Too much, or insufficient over-bite can cause problems. The mal-occluslon known as over-bite deserves attention because it can potentially interfere with speaking, swallowing, chewing foods and often considered a cosmetic concern as well. Excessive over-bite, or a deep bite, Is too much overlap of the front teeth. 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 f from biting, is conveyed to the front teeth (which are smaller than the back and not designed to take that force). This can lead 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 roof of the mouth which can lead toward other problems. This is referred to as a deep impinging over-bite. Biegen-Winokur ennifer Gayle Winokur and Adam Tyler Biegen were recently married at the Club at Boca Pointe in Boca Raton, Fla. Rabbi David Englander of B'nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton officiated. Jennifer is the daughter of Hinda and Terry Winokur, formerly of Southfield, now residing in Boca Raton. Adam is the son of Lynn and Jeffrey Biegen of Englewood, Colo. Julie Avchen, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lisa Winokur, sister-in-law of the bride; Shannon Breen and Lara Polavieja, friends of the bride. The best man was Ryan Biegen, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Steven Winokur, brother of the bride; Eric Johnson and Michael Schultz, friends of the groom. The ring bearers were Jacob and Alexander Winokur, nephews of the bride. The bride is a high school English teacher in the Cherry Creek school dis- trict in Colorado. The groom is a design engineer at Conmed Electrosurgery in Centennial, Colo. Following a honeymoon to Alaska, Jennifer and Adam reside in Centennial. • and Dr. Marsha Beattie • Insufficient over-bite is referred to as an anterior (or front) open-btte. is not only creates a cosmetic issue but also without the front teeth able to bite back teeth. , tai nee ords 0 e ,posterior together pr iea o d petrty, Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults crowns etc. West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Waterford 248-673-4100 Parents with any orthodontic concerns for their child should consult an orthodontist to discuss alternatives and the benefits of orthodontic treatment. As a dental specialist an orthodontist has elected to limit his practice to this specific area of expertise and has received additional training by an accredited dental school for advanced education. tf you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Hersh and Dr. Seattle at the their state-of-the-art orthodontic facility in Bloomfleid/Commerce Township at (248) 926-4100 and our newest 2nd Location in Waterford at, 5133 Highland Road, 248-6734100. 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com Rosenberg-Elsberg r. and Mrs. Mark and Lauren Rosenberg of West Bloomfield are pleased to announce the engage- ment of their daughter Jodie Layne to Brian David Elsberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and Marla Elsberg of Northbrook, Ill. Jodie received her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, a master's degree in health care administration from Rush University and a master's degree in business administration from DePaul University. She works as an account execu- tive at Sg2 in Chicago. Brian received his bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa and he will start a master's degree in business adminis- tration in the fall. He works as a business analyst. A September wedding is planned at Wabeek Country Club in Bloomfield Hills. 1580190 N NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FRESH AIR SOCIETY & TAMARACK CAMPS Tamarack Camps' Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at the Butzel Conference Center, Ortonville, MI. The following business will be conducted at the meeting: In accordance with the by-laws of Tamarack Camps, the Nominating Committee met and designated the following list of nominees for election to the Board of Directors: First 2-Year Term Ending 2012 First 3-Year Term Ending 2013 Second 3-Year Term Ending 2013 Board Members Concluding Their Tenure August 2010 Miriam Bergman Stacy Brodsky Marc Nakisher Abbe Sherbin Tyler Smith Lisa Stern Simcha Tolwin Brad Wasserman Geoff Kretchmer Nancy Komer Stone Tracy Aronoff Daniel Klein Kathi Moss Mitch Rosenwasser Lori Weberman Tom Begres Arik Green Barbara Kappy Lisa Klein Marty Maddin Howard Morof Matthew Roth Vicki Solway Jeffrey Sternberg Alon Tolwin Gruskin 55th M yron and Ellen Gruskin of Farmington Hills celebrated their 55th wedding anniver- sary at a family dinner. They were married July 3, 1955, at Congregation B'nai David, Detroit. Their children are Karen Gruskin and Ronnie Gunsberg, Gail and Steven Fisher and Michael and Laura Gruskin. Their grandchildren are Aaron, Brian and Emily Fisher and Eric, Alex and Nikolas Gruskin. In accordance with the by-laws of Tamarack Camps, the Nominating Committee met and designated the following list for election by the Board of Directors of Tamarack Camps: Frank Ellias President Darren Findling, Vice President Michael Lippitt Vice President Geoff Kretchmer Treasurer Lori Weberman Secretary 2010 Nominating Committee Frank Ellias Chairperson Susan Langnas Feber Shelley Hutton Robb Lippitt Marty Maddin Mitch Rosenwasser Elizabeth Sollish ulv 1o 61