Ask the Orthodontist Ask the Orthodontist October is National Orthodontic Health Month! For those who don't know, October is National Orthodontic Health Month.This is a month long event organized by the American Association of Orthodontists, or MO. During October, members of the American Association of Orthodontists (MO) conduct a wide range of activities to educate dentist, orthodontists and their patients about protecting their teeth during Halloween, as well as share information about the benefits of orthodontic treatment. Dr. Nelson Hersh Dr. Marsha Beanie Dr. Amy Isenberg Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Waterford 248-673-4100 Drs. Nelson "Nick" Hersh, Marsha Beattie and Amy Isenberg realize that this is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene. National Orthodontic Health Month also aims to recognize the dedicated work of orthodontists like Drs. Hersh, Beattie & Isenberg. The MO recommends orthodontic patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients: • Caramel • Nuts • Popcorn (including un-popped kernels) • Taffy • Jelly beans • Hard pretzels • Licorice • Bubblegum • Ice 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. EXCLUSIVELY AT 6907 ORCHARD LAKE RD • ON THE BOARDWALK 248-926-4100 248-626-6400 Contemporary women's apparel sizes xs-3x www.hershbeattieortho.com 1919110 (French Country Decor, Design, and gi 185 West Maple Birmingham, MI. 48009 248.540.3876 labelleprovence.net 6881 Orchard Lake Rd. on the Boardwalk (248) 851-5030 Jry October 30 • 2014 73