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Ethan Tobin of West
Bloomfield will
become a bar mitz-
vah at Adat Shalom
Synagogue in
Farmington Hills on
Saturday, March 1.
He will be joined by
Tobin
his proud parents,
Jodi and Keith Tobin,
along with his sister Rayna. Also cele-
brating with Ethan will be his grand-
parents Rhoda and Marshall Tobin, and
Arline Bittker. Ethan is also the grand-
child of the late David Bittker.
Ethan's mitzvah project included
planning a brunch, where he played
his viola to raise money for a video
game library at Mott Children's
Hospital. He is a student at Walnut
Creek Middle School in Walled Lake.
Ian Joseph Zerkel
(Moshe Yosef) will
celebrate his bar
mitzvah on Saturday,
March 1, at
Congregation
Shaarey Zedek in
Southfield. Ian is the
Zerkel
son of Michael and
Emma Zerkel, the
brother of Leah, and the grandson of
David and Marlene Zerkel, Michael
Kleeerekoper, Dorothy Nelson, and the
late Jay and the late Robyn Gorell.
Ian is a seventh-grade student at
West Hills Middle School in West
Bloomfield. He is a volunteer coaching
sports at the Friendship Circle in West
Bloomfield.
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
Expand Your Knowledge on Expanders
A palate expander is an appliance that fits near the roof of the mouth. It
widens the palate to improve the way the upper and lower jaws fit together,
and can make room to fit into alignment crowded or un-erupted teeth. When
kids are growing and teeth are erupting (or will soon), the orthodontist may
decide to make more room to accommodate the teeth, as opposed to what
has been prevalent in years past of extracting teeth. This is a benefit of a
palate expander. Sometimes special orthodontic wires during braces allow for
enough expansion. This is a decision for an experienced orthodontist
The expander may take a few days to get used to. Chewing, swallowing or
talking may seem awkward. The mouth or nose may even feel tingly, or one
may experience a minor headache. You may choose to utilize an over-the-
counter pain reliever at the beginning but soon will not require any. The
expander is worn typically for about 3-6 months.
In about a week or so, you may see a gap between the front teeth. That's
a sign the expander is working. These gaps may close on their own, and is
not a sign the expander has stopped working. The teeth have elastic fibers
between them and sometimes move the teeth back together at different rates.
This is why gaps may not form on some kids.
Most expanders need to be activated once a day. This may be tricky at first
but soon you will get the hang of it. The expander is left in the mouth for a
while after the last activation for stabilization.
Expanders may be fixed or removable. The vast majority of orthodontists
use fixed or non-removable due to their greater efficiency, predictability, and
inability to get lost, misplaced or not worn.
Please call today to schedule a complimentary consultation at either
of our convienent locations. On border of West Bloomfield/Commerce
Township at 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160, 248-926-4100 and our
newest state of the art location in
Waterford at 5133 Highland Road, 248-673-4100.
Burnstein-Eisenberg
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248-926-4100
ark and Jill Eisenberg are
thrilled to announce the
engagement of their daughter
Stephanie to Kevin Burnstein, son of Maxine
and the late Stuart Burnstein.
Stephanie graduated from Michigan State
University. She will receive her juris doctor
from Wayne State University Law School in
August.
Kevin attended Western Michigan
University. He is employed by Apple.
The couple met in BBYO during their
senior year of high school. A December 2014
wedding is planned in Novi.
www.hershbeattieortho.com
Newman-Baskin
L
auren Helene Newman and Jeffrey
David Baskin were recently mar-
ried at the Diamond Center at the
Suburban Showcase in Novi. The bride's
aunt, Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin of
Congregation Am Yisrael of Northbrook, Ill.,
officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Kim Newman
of Berkley and Dan Newman of Waterford.
The groom is the son of Diane and Keith
Starr of Oak Park, and Debbie and Sheldon
Baskin of Novi.
The maid of honor was the bride's sister
Liz Newman. Bridesmaids were Jill Castro,
Danielle Tagai, Holly Koss, Emy Fowler, Diana Kabrowski and Michelle Hunt.
The best man was the groom's brother Ian Malane. Groomsmen were Jorge
Castro, Jason Tagai, Josh Koss, Michael Lax and Eric White.
Ring bearers were nephew Brady Tagai and twins Veia and Aden Kabrowski.
The couple were thrilled to have the bride's grandmother Jackie Kelsay and the
groom's grandparents Jeanne and Sy Birnbaum walk down the aisle.
4 DAYS ONLY!!!
Thursday March 6 thru Sunday March 9
J*ME art & accessories and GORDAN! Shoes
invite you to
SPRING 2014
Featuring
handbags
Erickson
At 237 Willets Alley I Birmingham
(in the former LeSalon Boutique)
For more info. and hours: Call Jayme Kirschner (formerly of Imelda * 5 Closet)
248-342-5342
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