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. tt 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. Ask the Orthodontist Leonard-Tamaroff anet and Norbert Leonard and Sandi and Jeffrey Tamaroff, all of West Bloomfield, are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children Gillian Leonard and Jason Tamaroff. Proud grandparents of the groom are Claire and Marvin Tamaroff, also of West Bloomfield. Jason is also the grandson of the late Eleanor and Ed Michels. Gillian is the granddaughter of the late Connie and Frank Cluna, the late Renee and Emanuel Leonard. Gillian and Jason both graduated from the University of Michigan and currently reside in Chicago. Gillian is a senior account executive at Abelson Taylor, a pharmaceutical advertising agency. Jason is a senior associate in corporate finance at Deloitte. A November 2011 wedding is planned at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. 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. Dr. Nelson Hers11 and Dr. Marsha Beattie 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. Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults That is one reason why we added the additional location to our office. 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 ou hats to the moms and dads who make our job easier. And lastly, here's something you rarely hear,'THANK YOU' Please call today to schedule your complimentary orthodontic consultation at either of our locations. West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 DM. Hersh and Beanie invite you to join our patient family. Our offices are located on the border of West Bloomfteld/Comrnerce Township at 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160 (248) 926-4100 and our !WNW location is in Waterford at 5133 Highland Road (248) 67 Waterford 248-673-4100 Rothfeder-Schoenfelder 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com G all and Patrick Schoenfelder of Duluth, Minn., and Nancy and Allan Rothfeder are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Lindsey Schoenfelder and Eric Rothfeder Lindsey practices law in New York City and is a graduate of Brown University and Harvard Law School. Eric is a registered architect in New York City and is a graduate of Yale University and Princeton University School of Architecture. Lindsey and Eric reside in Brooklyn, N.Y. A July wedding is planned in Oaxaca, Mexico, where they met. (- 1Pb YitillY. 11/9f. Harwin-Warshawsky M axine and Larry Harwin of West Bloomfield and Drs. Robert and Joyce Warshawsky of St. Louis Park, Minn., are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children Sam Harwin and Naomi Warshawsky. Sam graduated from James Madison College at Michigan State University. He works at a tech company in San Francisco. Naomi received a bachelor's degree from Brown University and a master's degree in social work from the University of Chicago. She works as a geriatric social worker. They reside in Berkeley, Calif., and will wed on Dec. 4 in Minneapolis — the fifth night of Chanukah. 16.1111WAIINOII -!hylit le to ifi 11o7 Rod( !..1141611 - 11)11r; •1 . 1Ppti Po.; .; tall iri -Ho; .joyrich Mtnphy ElOrl() LO= ASS STRUNG ENIATAINAAENT ENTE1TA1NMENT AGENCY Visit OW web site awwlorioross,com Call for free video consultation 248-398-9711 November 25 • 2010 63