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Elastics, also known as Rubber Bands
Ask the Orthodontist
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L
orraine and Elliot I. Schubiner
of West Bloomfield celebrated
their 65th wedding anniver-
sary by being honored during a service
at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in
Southfield and with a party attended by
their family on July 13. The celebration
included the release of their memoirs,
titled Papa & Bubbi Mayses.
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Orthodontic elastics are small special "rubber bands" that are attached to
braces by patients. They come in different sizes depending upon why they
are needed.
The purpose of elastics is to move teeth into their proper places. In doing so,
elastics can correct an over-bite, make room for crowed teeth, help relate the
upper and lower jaws together, or help in settling the process to achieve an
ideal fit or "mesh" of the teeth. Orthodontic elastics are a great help to your
treatment because of the neat things they can do for your teeth; especially
since they can reduce the time you spend in braces. However, remember not
all cases need elastics and your orthodontist will tell you whether your case
requires them.
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for Children
& Adults
Teeth move only when pressure is placed on them. This is why we find when
elastics are removed, even for a short time; the teeth may stop moving and
may even track back. For this reason, part time wear will result in little or
no movement at all and thus increase the time that braces are on the teeth.
Therefore, it is essential that your elastics be worn all the time. You should
ask your orthodontist if elastics should be worn during eating. If an elastic
breaks or loses its elasticity, replace it right away. You will want to keep a
pack of elastics with you.
West Bloomfield
Commerce Township
248.926.4100
There is usually little, to no change in speech. You may have some sensitivity
to your teeth as they first get used to the pressure. This will usually last
several days and then go away completely. When patients use their elastics
according to our recommendations, we as a team have excellent success.
Waterford
248-673-4100
Please call today to schedule your complimentary orthodontic
consultation at either of our locations.
2300 Haggerty Rd, Suite 1160, West Bloomfield (248)-926-4100 or
5133 Highland Road Waterford (248) 673-4100.
Goutman-Katz
I
da and Lou Goutman of
Commerce Township are
thrilled to announce the
engagement of their daughter Julie
to An Katz, son of Joanne Katz of
Waterford and the late Steve Katz.
Julie received her bachelor's in
communications and Spanish from
the University of Michigan and is
an academic adviser at the Wayne
State University School of Business in
Detroit.
Ari received his bachelor's in
business from Western Michigan
University and his M.B.A. from Wayne State University. He is vice president of
Glanz Financial in Farmington.
An October wedding at Bay Pointe Golf Club in West Bloomfield is planned.
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Fabo-Stein
F
ran Stein of West Bloomfield is
delighted to announce the engage-
ment of her daughter Marlene
Suzanne Stein to Steven Fabo, son of the late
Sarolta Fabo and the late Gyula Fabo. Marlene
is also the daughter of the late Bruce Stein.
Marlene earned her B.S. in occupational
therapy from Eastern Michigan University.
She is working as a case manager in the
home care program for the VA hospital in
Tampa, Fla.
Steven earned a B.A. degree in lan-
guage studies and education from Harvest
International Bible University. He is working
as a quality support specialist for the Natural Growers in Lake Wales, Fla.
A September wedding is planned in Dade City, Fla. The couple will reside in
Tampa.
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