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Singer-Edelson

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my and Craig Singer of
Bloomfield Hills and Lori
and Robin Edelson of West
Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the
upcoming marriage of their children,
Stephanie Singer and Gabriel Edelson.
Proud grandparents include Deena and
David Fishman, Lois and Milford Singer,
and Nora Stone. Late grandparents are Dr.
Irvin Kanat, and Lucy and Dr. William
Edelson.
Stephanie earned her bachelor's degree
from the University of Michigan. She
teaches high school Spanish in Oswego, Ill.
Gabriel, a graduate of the University of Michigan and the New York University
School of Law, is an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP in Chicago.
A June wedding is planned in Downtown Detroit.

Dr. Nelson Hersh
Dr. Marsha Beattie
Dr. Amy Isenberg

Licensed Specialists
for Children
& Adults

West Bloomfield
Commerce Township
248.926.4100

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 jeopardized 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 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 patient's 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.

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.

Waterford
248-673-4100

Woll-Rosen

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rs. Margo and Douglas Woll of
West Bloomfield are ecstatic to
announce the upcoming marriage
of their daughter Monica Leslie to Benjamin
Saul Rosen, son of Rachel and David Rosen
of Sugarland, Texas. Proud grandparents
include Elsie Yellin of Jacksonville, Fla., and
Sophie Rodriquez and Roberta Rosen, both of
Sugarland. The couple are also the grandchil-
dren of the late Fay and Louis Woll, the late
George Yellin, the late Chalon Rodriquez and
the late Bernard Rosen.
Monica earned her bachelor's degree in
history from the University of Michigan
and is graduating from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and
Public Health in May 2013. She is doing her medical residency in ob-gyn at the
University of Michigan.
Ben earned his bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Texas and
his master's degree from the University of Wisconsin. He is pursuing his Ph.D. in
medical physics at the University of Wisconsin.
A May 2013 wedding is planned in West Bloomfield.

248-926-4100

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r. and Mrs. Sheldon Weintrob
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ed to announce the engage-
ment of their daughter Sari Hope to Steven
Matthew Rosenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Jeffrey Rosenberg of Chesterland, Ohio.
Sari is a clinical psychologist and direc-
tor of clinical training at Shared Vision
Psychological Services in Oak Brook, Ill.
Steven is a photo editor at the Chicago
Tribune as well as owner of Steven
Rosenberg Photography, providing wed-
ding photography services throughout the
Chicago-land area.
Steven and Sari reside in Chicago and will be married at the Baronette
Renaissance in Novi in October.

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