Ask the Orthodontist

Parents are the Heroes in Orthodontics

Ask the Orthodontist

Weinfeld 60th

R

ita and Arthur
Weinfeld of West
Bloomfield will
celebrate their 60th wedding
anniversary on Aug. 22. They
will mark the occasion with
their devoted children, Jeff
and Nancy Weinfeld, Laurie
and Paul Sweet, Rob and Jodi
Weinfeld, Karen and David
Stryk, and their grandchildren,
Jordan, David, Ethan, Sara and
Ilana Weinfeld, and Hannah
Stryk.

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

Toft 50th

By far the individuals with the most unappreciated role in the orthodontic
treatment of a child are the parents. It is the mom or dad that bears
the responsibility for making the appointment, bringing the child to the
appointment, coordinating schedules, and usually being unappreciated in the
process. Look at usually any mother's (and many times fathers) planners and it
is amazing that an additional monthly commitment is even workable.

Who picks the child up from soccer or dance or whatever and rushes to get to
the orthodontic appointment on time? Who gets the phone call at the most
inopportune time and must change their schedule at the last minute to bring
the child in for some unexpected emergency? Who hears the words"I can't
find my retainer"? Who worries about the child not brushing well enough, and
who gets the complaining that something else is more important? The answer
to all these questions is mom or dad. The parent also is the one who hears the
gripes and woes of the patient.

Parents are the "Heroes" of the orthodontist. It is the parent that must put the
child before all else, and make a financial commitment because they know
whether their child wants braces or not, it is the "right" thing to do.

That is one reason why we added the additional location to our office. We
want to make things easier for mom or dad and have an environment that
shows we care and appreciate the parent. The parent is the "unsung" hero
of orthodontics and we tip our hats to the moms and dads who make our job
easier. And lastly, here's something you rarely hear,"THANK YOU!"

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.

M

arlene and Dr. Bernard
Toft of West Bloomfield
observed their 50th wed-
ding anniversary on Aug. 12. They will
celebrate with a Sunday champagne
brunch on Aug. 24 at It's a Matter
of Taste restaurant in Commerce
Township. Marlene and Bernard have
four children, Michael Toft, Dr. Kenneth
and Brittany Toft, and Allyssa Toft.
They also have two grandsons, Aaron
Toft and Franklin Toft. Celebrating with
them will be family and friends, includ-
ing two members of their bridal party,
Dr. Louis Soverinsky and Beryl Perlman.
Marlene and Bernard were married Aug.
12, 1964, and Marlene's parents, the late Rayetta and the late Aaron Soverinsky,
were married on the same date, exactly 30 years earlier, Aug. 12, 1934.

248-926-4100

www.hershbeattieortho.com

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Weiner 50th

K

aren and Jerry Weiner of
West Bloomfield celebrated
their 50th wedding anni-
versary on July 26 with a dinner at
the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham
and a brunch at their home the fol-
lowing morning. They were honored
to have family and friends from near
and far in attendance. Their children
are Marcella and Joel Weiner, Dori
Weinstein, and Kara and A.J. Weiner.
Their grandchildren are Abe and
Noah Weiner, Max, Asa and Jesse
Weinstein, Charlie and Mollie Weiner,
all of whom added to their sense of
gratitude at reaching this special occasion.

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