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 GEIGER 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. Specializing in Classical Russian Ballet Training 4 .7; .410 Join us for our Open House on Sunday, August 24th 1-5pm ENROLLMENT FOR FALL CLASSES BEGINS AUGUST 4 TH CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 8 TH geigerballet.com • 248.334.1300 1936880 JN August 21 • 2014 69