Ask the Orthodontist "How to find the right orthodontist for your child" Ask the Orthodontist Ari Logan Metier of Bloomfield Hills will become a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Participating in the ceremony will be his parents, Jennifer and Bob, brother Morgan and sister Erin. Proud grand- parents are Barbara and Dr. Stephan R. Morse of Franklin. Ari is also the grandson of the late Elaine and the late Martin Mattler. Ari is a seventh-grade student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. His most meaningful volunteer experience was at Forgotten Harvest, during winter break, packaging food for families in need. He enjoyed his experience so Mettler much that he went back again before the winter break ended. Maximillian Shmuel Stein will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Shul in West Bloomfield. He is the son of Juan and Stein Eileen Stein and the brother of Hannah and Ariella. His very proud grandpar- ents are Rudy and Marina Stein of Aventura, Fla., and Roberto and Eileen Schaps of Guatemala. He attends Dunckel Middle School in Farmington Hills. Max's favorite mitzvah project was collecting and selling "retired" cellular phones to aid the victims of Guatemala's earthquake in November. Dr. Nelson Hersh Dr. Marsha Beattie Dr. Amy Isenberg Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Waterford 248-673-4100 There are many important issues in choosing, as this will be a long-term relationship, and it should be enjoyable. The orthodontist should be a specialist in orthodontics, which means he, or she, had been selected to a graduate program beyond dental school, which requires additional full time training from two to three years. He/She then limits their practice to only orthodontics and does not practice other facets of dentistry. Equally important is to ask your son or daughter where they feel comfortable after the initial consultation. Did the orthodontist speak to your child and see what issues are important to them? Did they listen to you and your child, as well as explain what the procedures involve? Kids are very perceptive and their input is vital, as patients are more compliant when they know, trust, and like their doctor. Location, hours, reasonable and customary fees, comfortable financial arrangements, and accessibility are important issues also. Ask other members of the community including your son or daughter's friends and even teachers. Is the reception room clean, friendly, and comfortable? Did you have to wait at all, or long for your appointment? Was the orthodontist on schedule? Was he friendly? Can you receive an information packet about the office, orthodontist and treatment philosophy? These are all important issues to consider. Lastly and very important is select your orthodontist on who truly cares for your child. When you have interviewed your orthodontist and feel comfortable that they enjoy relationships with kids and will treat your son or daughter as if they were part of their own extended family or friends, then you have found your family orthodontist. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Drs. Hersh, Beattie & Isenberg at their state-of-the-art facilities in West Bloomfield/Commerce Township at 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160, 248-926-4100 and our newest location in Waterford at 5133 Highland Road, 248-673-4100. 40114410tits Taylor 100th 248-926-4100 B www.hershbeattieortho.com ertha Taylor of West Bloomfield turned 100 years old on Jan. 19. That day she celebrated at a party held in her honor with her sister, daughter, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandson. Bertha's relatives came from throughout the U.S. to celebrate with her on her special day. ads o FUN • FLIRTY° FORMAL 0 FASHIONS 0 located above Glamour Puss Beauty Bar and Boutique 51 Franklin Road Franklin o_, Kaploe-Borkin D r. Mark and Barbara Borkin of Huntington Woods and Mark and Linda Kaploe of Farmington Hills are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children Lauren Rachel and Evan Howard. Lauren received her master's degree in social work and is employed by Easter Seals Disability Services in Southfield. Evan received both his juris doctor and a master's of law degree in taxation. He is a tax litigation attorney at the Novi offices of Varnum LLP. A March wedding is planned at Colony Club in Detroit. The couple will reside in Michigan. 'igan 48025 248-56 111:1Qg ILTIOL 1 ALE A FABULOUS PRETEEN DRESSES 5% OF from Cindere a s Castle JOIN US February 16th 12-4 & Februar 22nd & 23rd 12-4 Log on to JNonlinems giveaways • forums • calendars VISIT JNonline.us February 14 • 2013 55