F Ask the Orthodontist "Working on Retainers" Ask the Orthodontist Singer-Edelson A 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 D 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 4 www.hershbeattieortho.com Reem Acra NEW YORK COUTURE BRIDAL AND EVENINGWEAR TRUNK SHOW APRIL 12TH AND 13TH Galia Lahav Weintrob-Rosenberg M r. and Mrs. Sheldon Weintrob of West Bloomfield are delight- 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. ift 4. COUTURE BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW EXCLUSIVE 2013 COLLECTION PREVIEW APRIL 19TH AND 20TH COUTURE BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW APRIL 25TH THROUGH 27TH EXCLUSIVELY AT ROMAN SPOSA "'IDA t 708 N. OLD WOODWARD AVE I . Ana irn BIRMINGHAM FVfN 1 IYG I MI1480091248.723.43001 ROMASPOSA.COM April 11 • 2013 61