Ask the Orthodontist "Over-bites." Ask the Orthodontist Brandon Michael Fealk of Commerce Township will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, April 27, at Temple Shir Shalom in West Fealk Bloomfield. Brandon is the son of Staci and Joel Fealk and big broth- er of Mandi. He is fortunate to have his grandparents participate in this simchah: Joanne and Hillard Fealk, and Doreen and Jack Weissberg, all of West Bloomfield. Brandon attends Walnut Creek Middle School in Walled Lake. His mitzvah project included volunteer- ing at the temple's Sunday school, helping younger children learn Hebrew and donating sports equip- ment to those in need. Noah William Fisher (Noach Chaim), son of Dr. Jerrold and Joanne Fisher and brother of Ethan, will become a bar mitz- vah on Friday, April Fisher 26, at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield. Proud grandparents are Linda and Stephen Bloom, and Pearl and Chuck Fisher. Noah is a student at Cranbrook- Kingswood Boys Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. He enjoyed volun- teering at the Cranbrook Institute of Science as one of his mitzvah projects. Brian Andrew Goldsmith was called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, April 13, at Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor. He is Brian the son of Julie and Goldsmith Adam Goldsmith and brother of Aaron. His proud grandparents are Janet Weil of West Bloomfield, Judy and Irvin Aplis of Solon, Ohio, and Lydia and Harvey Goldsmith of Medina, Ohio. He is also the grand- son of the late Ralph Weil. Brian is a student at Forsythe Middle School in Ann Arbor. Erin Goldsmith, daugh- Limor ter of Dedee Ephraim Goldsmith and Adam Goldsmith, will read from the Torah as she celebrates her Limor bat mitzvah on Goldsmith Saturday, May 4, at Temple Beth El in Charlotte, N.C. Her sister, Maya Shai, along with her parents, are thrilled to be participating in the ceremony. Limor's proud grandparents are Michael and Elaine Ephraim, Barbara Ephraim-Gooze and Darryl Litberg, Nina Goldsmith, and Louis and Breanna Goldsmith. Limor attends Crestdale Middle School in Matthews, N.C. She felt volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House was the most meaningful of the mitzvah projects she volunteered to do. 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 The term over-bite refers to the amount of vertical overlap of the front teeth. Too much, or insufficient over-bite can cause problems. The mal-occlusion known as over-bite deserves attention because it can potentially interfere with speaking, swallowing, chewing foods and often considered a cosmetic concern as well. Excessive over-bite, or a deep bite, is too much overlap of the front teeth. A parent noticing that the lower front teeth are not visualized very much when the teeth are closed together can detect this. This situation means excessive force from biting, is conveyed to the front teeth (which are smaller than the back teeth and not designed to take that force).This can lead to excessive wear, fracturing and chipping of teeth, and may even predispose the individual to future TMD, which are jaw joint difficulties. Sometimes the over-bite may be so deep that the lower front teeth actually reach the roof of the mouth which can lead toward other problems. This is referred to as a deep impinging over-bite. Insufficient over-bite is referred to as an anterior (or front) open-bite. This not only creates a cosmetic issue but also without the front teeth able to bite together properly, may lead to excessive force on the posterior or back teeth. This can lead to excessive wear and future restorative dental needs such as crowns etc. Parents with any orthodontic concerns for their child should consult an orthodontist to discuss alternatives and the benefits of orthodontic treatment. As a dental specialist, an orthodontist has elected to limit his or her practice to this specific area of expertise and has received additional training by an accredited dental school for advanced education. Our offices are located on the border of West Bloomfield/Commerce Township 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160, 248-926-4100 and in Waterford at the corner of Crescent Lake Rd and M-59, 248-673-4100. Aaron Daniel Klein, son of Lynne Klein and Dr. Gary Klein, will read from the Torah as he cele- brates his bar mitz- vah Saturday, April 27, at Temple Israel Klein in West Bloomfield. His sister is Kyla and his grandparents are Margot Klein and Mary Wisniewski. He is also the grandchild of the late Dr. Sander Klein and the late Arthur Wisniewski. Aaron is a student at Walnut Creek Middle School in Walled Lake. Among his various mitzvah projects, he felt helping at Focus Hope Food Delivery was the most meaningful experience. 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com INTRODUCING... Hannah Rose Niskar will celebrate her bat mitzvah on Saturday, April 27, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. She is the daughter of Niskar Faye and Joey Niskar, and Lorie and Ron Lieberman, and the sister of Jared Niskar, Sarah and Ryan Chehab, and Marlie and Evan Lieberman. Proud grandparents are Arlene and Dr. Robert Niskar, Elaine and Gary Rosenblatt, Adele Lieberman, and Kitty and Chuck Lieberman. Hannah is a student at Abbott Middle School in West Bloomfield. For her mitzvah project, she packed and distrib- uted food at Yad Ezra in Berkley. She felt it was a wonderful experience to give back to the Jewish community. 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