Ask the Orthodontist A Personal Invitation Ask the Orthodontist 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 Excellence. Caring. Quality. Creativity. These are the cornerstones of our practice. The offices of Drs. Hersh, Beattie & Isenberg is designed to be a unique and kid-friendly environment that appeals both to children and adults. We have taken orthodontics and fun to a new level. Drs. Hersh, Beattie & Isenberg have made it their mission to continue to discover unique ways to offer the very best orthodontic care through leading-edge technology. Their reputation for quality and innovation goes beyond the scope of this office. Dr. Hersh, a member of this community, and has served on the West Bloomfield school board for several years. Our staff has also captivated and educated young audiences in the classroom in a manner their teachers find both entertaining and informative. Community involvement and innovative ideas have brought numerous newspaper, television, and radio endorsements as well. The "wall of fame" in the office is also a growing testimonial to our community support and their overwhelming positive response. Sponsoring and hosting special events for our community and patients, combined with a genuine personal approach, impart a new kind of camaraderie among our young patients. Our reward is in smiles and their increased self-esteem generating greater self-confidence in our patients. These are very important benefits to our holistic patient approach for the best possible oral health and esthetics. Drs. Hersh, Beattie, Isenberg and their staff invite you to become a member of our orthodontic family.Your first visit will serve to inform, put you to ease, and allow you to see for yourself what sets our office apart. We are looking forward to meeting you soon! _• 2) Please call today to schedule a complimentary consultation at either of our convenient 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. Laffer-Allan D r. Michael and Kathy Laffer are thrilled to announce the engage- ment of their son Dr. Matthew Snyder Laffer to Brittany Mica Allan, daugh- ter of Dr. Brent and Debbie Allan of Paradise Valley, Ariz. Matthew is a graduate of the University of Michigan, of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a dermatology resident at Oakwood Hospital- Southshore. 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