life cycles What should we expect with a Palate Expander? Ask the Orthodontist Havis 60th Expanders may be removable or fixed. The vast majority of orthodontist specialists use fixed or non-removable due to their greater efficiency, predictability and inability to get lost, misplaced or not worn. Your expander may take a few days to get used to. Chewing, swallowing, and talking may seem awkward. Your mouth or nose may even feel tingly, or may have a slight headache. Over-the- counter pain relievers can help you feel better at the beginning. You will wear your expander for about 3 to 6 months. F lorence and Sam Havis of Southfield will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 17 with their children, Michael and Carol, Sharon, and Alan and Carol; grandchildren, Benjamin, Solomon, Lilly and Izzy; and many cousins and friends. All wish them mazel toy. A palate expander is an appliance that fits near the roof of the mouth (palate). It widens the palate to improve the way the upper and lower jaws fit together (your bite) and can make more room to fit into alignment crowded teeth. Orthodontists, when kids are growing and teeth are erupting, (or soon to erupt), may decide, as opposed to having crowding or a need to extract teeth in the future, to make more room with a palate expander. Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Waterford 248-673-4100 In about a week or so, you may see gaps between your front teeth. That's a sign the expander is working. These gaps may not form or they may close on their own. After the expander has stopped being turned the gaps may close and this is not a sign that expansion has been lost. The teeth have elastic fibers between them that sometimes move the teeth back together at different rates. Most expanders need to be activated 1 or 2 times a day at first. You do this with a metal key. This may be tricky the first few times you try. But soon you'll get the hang of it. 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) 9264100 and our newest 2nd location in Waterford, 5133 Highland Road (248) 673-4100. Matz-Abidor S vetlana and Gregory Abidor of West Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Semonna to Jared Matz, son of Sandi and Steve Matz of Franklin. Semonna earned her bachelor's of arts degree from Michigan State University and is pursuing her nursing degree from Oakland University. Jared earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and is president of Adalta Corp. in Southfield. A November wedding is planned. 248-926-4100 wvvw.hershbecthieortho.com STUD! CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS "A Happy Place to Dance" Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Acro, Boys Breaking, Contemporary Sherman 50th I oyce and Don Sherman of Southfield recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a brunch in their honor given by their children, Stuart, Harriet and Steve, and Loren and Heather. Also celebrating with them were their grandchildren, family and friends. All wish them a mazel tov and many continued years of happiness. TWO LOCATIONS 2065 E. W. Maple, C308, 2217 Cole Street Birmingham, MI 48009 Commerce, MI 48390 248-668-1000 248-433-1100 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY www.studio-a.blz