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MAZEL TOV!
Ask the Oft'dontist
'Working on Retainers"
k the O rthodontist,
Manello 50th
p
earl and Seymour Manello of West
Bloomfield will celebrate their
50th wedding anniversary on Dec.
25. They marked the occasion by making
a trip to Israel in October. Their children
are Sharon and Richard Borstein of Buffalo
Grove, Ill., and Carl and Julie Manello, also
of Buffalo Grove. Their grandchildren are
Sam and Ed Borstein, Jacob and Rebecca
Manello.
and
r. Marsha Beattie
Licensed Specialists
for Children
& Adults
West Bloomfield
Commerce Township
248.926.4100
Waterford
248-673-4100
While the experience of orthodontists across the country points to a permanent
improvement rate of 90 percent or greater, the long term success of treatment may be
Ajeopardized by failure to wear the retainers as directed. This usually removable appliance
is used to stabilize the teeth in their proper positions following treatment. Wearing a
retainer faithfully is simply the final step that patients must make in their commitment to
their treatment. Just as they vowed to refrain from eating certain foods that compromise
tr the health of their teeth and braces, and just as they made the effort to diligently clean
their teeth, patients must make every effort to wear retainers. Doing so should be made
simpler by the fact that the end result is in sight.
The removal of the braces does not signal the final stage of treatment and should not
be cause to let one's guard down. The importance of retainers can be illustrated by
the following example. During treatment the teeth are constantly moving and when
the braces are removed, the retainers serve as the 'brakes' to tell the teeth that the
movement is done and they should set and hold in position. The longer they are held in
their positions, the more stable they are.
Different kinds of retainers are utilized for different reasons and the decision is usually
made depending upon the patients needs and personal desires. If a particular design
or style retainer is preferred this can be discussed with the orthodontist and a mutually
successful retainer can be utilized. Retainers can range form different colors with
designs and decals to invisible.
Please call today to schedule your complimentary orthodontic consultation
at either of our locations.
Drs. Hersh and Beattie invite you to join our patient family.
Our offices are located
on the border of West Bloomfield/Commerce Township at
2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160 (248) 926-4100 and our newest 2nd
location is in Waterford at 5133 Highland Rood (248) 673-4100.
Biederman-Josol
isa Naomi Biederman and Michael
Maurice Josol were recently married
at Tam-O-Shanter Country Club
in West Bloomfield. Rabbi Aaron Bergman
and Hazzan Daniel Gross of Adat Shalom
Synagogue in Farmington Hills officiated.
Lisa is the daughter of Sheri and Michael
Biederman of Farmington Hills. Michael is
the son of Carole Mills of Simi Valley, Calif.,
and the late Santy Josol.
The maid of honor was sister of the
bride Sara Biederman. The best man was
brother of the groom Kristopher Josol. The
wedding party included bridesmaid Maria
Pacis-Biederman, sister-in-law of the bride; and groomsman Jason Biederman,
brother of the bride. The junior groomsman and nephew of the bride Ethan
Biederman walked down the aisle with flower girls Elyssa and Erin Biederman,
nieces of the bride.
Lisa and Michael celebrated a romantic honeymoon in Hawaii and reside in
Manhattan.
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248-926-4100
www.hershbeattieortho.com
248.356.6000
Simon-Kessler
B
arbara Colburn of Southfield is
thrilled to announce the engage-
ment of her daughter Amy Phyllis
Simon to Matthew Neiman Kessler, son of
Lorie Kessler of Orchard Lake and John
Kessler of Bloomfield Hills.
Amy and Matthew received their bachelor
degrees from Western Michigan University,
where they met. Amy received her degree in
elementary and early childhood education.
She is an elementary school teacher in the
charter school system.
Matthew received dual degrees in busi-
ness administration and criminal justice. He
also attended Kalamazoo Valley Police Academy to receive his MCOLES certifi-
cation and is a police officer for a local police department.
A May 2011 destination wedding is planned in Boca Raton, Fla.
www.J0eCorne11.com
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