Ask the Orthodontist k the Orthodontist May 8 Stephanie (Dorfman) and Avi Beneson of Passaic, N.J., are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Akiva Moshe. Welcoming Beneson Akiva home are big brother Zevi and big sister Rachel. Akiva's grandpar- ents are Shelli and Michael Dorfman of West Bloomfield, and Marci and David Beneson of Southfield. Great- grandparents are Ceil and Jerry Liebman of Southfield, Joyce Dorfman of West Bloomfield and Esther Liwazer of Farmington Hills. Akiva is also the great-grandson of the late Saul Dorfman, the late Aubrey and the late Laura Beneson, and the late Jacob "Kuba" Liwazer. Akiva is named in memory of his great-grandfather Morton Goldish and his great-great- uncle Marvin Berlin. April 4 Penina (Schreiber) and Rick Dorfman are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Noam Akiva. Noam's grandpar- Dorfman ents are Alane and David Schreiber of Sharon, Mass., and Shelli and Michael Dorfman of West Bloomfield. Great-grandparents are Ceil and Jerry Liebman of Southfield, Joyce Dorfman of West Bloomfield, Rachel Lis of West Hartford, Conn., and Shaindel and Eliezer Schreiber of New York. Noam is also the great-grandson of the late Saul Dorfman and the late Naftali Lis. Alec Milton Cohen, son of Carolyn and Steve Cohen, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, April 14, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He Cohen is the older brother of Drew and Carly. Sharing in the simchah will be his proud grandparents Beth and Robert Ruskin, Sue and George Trenkamp, and Phylis Cohen. He is also the grandson of the late Robert Cohen. Alec attends O.E. Dunckel Middle School in Farmington Hills. Among his various mitzvah projects, he felt raising funds for the West Bloomfield Relay for Life was the most meaning- ful. Alexis Renee Siegel will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah at Minchah services on Saturday, April 14, at Congregation Beth Shalom in Siegel Oak Park. She is the daughter of Vicky and the late Eric Siegel and the sister of Lauren, Rochelle, Michelle and David. She is the granddaughter of Mary and the late Norbert Rounke, Jacqueline and the late Carl Siegel. Alexis is graduating from Troy High School in June and will attend Kettering University in the fall. Each year, she participates in feeding the homeless during the holiday season at Mario's restaurant in Detroit. Jack Lipton Hollander will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, April 14, at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield. He is Hollander the son of Betsy and Mitch Hollander and the younger brother of Nicole and Alexandra. Proud grandparents are Bernice Hollander and Carole and William Lipton. Jack is also the grandson of the late Martin Hollander. Jack is a seventh-grader at West Hills Middle School in West Bloomfield. Isaac Susser will be called to the bimah as he celebrates his bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Saturday, April 14. He is the son of Susser Aviva and Steven Susser and the brother of Ethan. Sharing in the sim- chah will be grandparents Jennie Levenson, Alex Levenson, Danielle and David Susser, and proud great- grandmother Shejna Zeff. Isaac attends Derby Middle School in Birmingham. As part of his mitz- vah experience, he helped at Temple Israel during the Labor Day picnic. Adult Odhodontics The most common questions that we receive from adults are; is it too late for me, or am I silly to want my teeth straightened? The answer is absolutely no. The only additional considerations are periodontal, estorative, or TMJ (jaw joint dysfunction or pain). Many adults have 1 (ways been uncomfortable with their smile and believe that they hould just be satisfied with the way things are. In today's society, when mething is as easy to correct with a time commitment and desire, it's silly not to get additional information. A consultation to find information pecific to your situation is recommended. to Approximately 10-20% of typical orthodontic practices are adults. Without exception, every adult has said that it was well worth it in the end, it wasn't the difficult hurdle that they expected, and even that it seemed quicker than they anticipated. Of course, the hardest part is the initial step and the first month of adjusting, but following that, they only wish that they had considered orthodontics sooner. Di% Nelson MoFsh Adults have additional options such as clear braces that now are so and cosmetic that they can hardly be seen. lnvisalign can be considered as Dr. Marsha Beattie adults are non-growing but from personal experience, expectations cannot be as high as with traditional braces and the orthodontist must be more selective in who qualifies. 'Licensed Specialists One difference for adult orthodontics is that no longer can growth be for Children utilized to an advantage. The bones are more mature" and orthodontic mechanics must be varied. Of course, skeletal discrepancies must be & Adults treated differently and sometimes compromises must be considered with extractions. Although many adults tell me they wouldn't mind feeling West Bloomfield more pressure, it is still more efficient and physiologically stable to Commerce Township utilize light consistent forces. In this way, teeth are moving at maximum efficiency and comfortably. 248.926.4100 vJ Our state-of-the-art orthodontic facility Is located in West Bloomfield/Commerce Township. 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160 248-926-4100. We are also pleased to announce a 2nd location in Waterford (at the corner of Crescent Lake Road and M-59) 5133 Highland Road, 248-673-4100. Waterford 248-673-4100 248-926-4100 wvvw.hershbeattieortho.com 0000000hhhhh BABye Stack up the cool factor.. 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