Ask the Orthodontist Adult Orthodontics Ask the Orthodontist Jan. 16 Benno and Rachel Weisberg of Chicago, Ill., are overjoyed to announce the birth of their son, Henry Maxwell (T'zvi Mordechai). Weisberg Welcoming him with love are bubbie Marlene Margolis of West Bloomfield, and grandparents Richard and Cheryl Weisberg of New York, N.Y. Henry's name was given in loving memory of his grandfather Dr. Harold D. Margolis. His name also commemorates his grand- parents Hazel Weisberg, and Marty and Myrtle Zackian. Oct. 28, 2014 Adam Scheinfield and Rebecca Lincoln of ▪ Franklin are elated to announce the birth of their daughter, Kaia Victoria Scheinfield. Welcoming Kaia home Scheinfield with hugs and kisses are big brothers Xan, 7, and Cruz, 4. Kaia's Hebrew name, Yael, is in memory of her great-grandmother Janet Levenson and great-grandfather Judge James H. Lincoln. Kaia's middle name is Becky's family name. Kaia is the granddaughter of Judi Scheinfield and Harvey Babcock, Evie and Dennis Scheinfield, and Gail Lincoln. She is the great-granddaughter of Olga Adler and Kim Lincoln. Oct. 13, 2014 Sherri (Lavine) and Gene Goodman of Bloomfield Hills are thrilled to announce the Goodman twins birth of their twin daughters, Tatum (Tate) Sloan and Elizabeth (Izzy) Hayden. The girls were wel- comed home by big brothers Will, 5, and Max, 2. Proud grandparents are Bylaina and Bob Lavine. The girls are also the granddaughters of the late Bill and the late Sandy Goodman. Tate was named in loving memory of her paternal aunt Tammy Goodman and paternal grandmother Sandy Goodman. Izzy was named in loving memory of her mater- nal great-grandfather Lewis Lavine and her maternal great-great-uncle Harold Weiss, who originally introduced the girls' parents to one another. Dr. Nelson Hersh Dr. Marsha Beanie Dr. Amy Isenberg Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Located in the Lake Medical Building Waterford 248-673-4100 The most common questions that we receive from adults are; is it too late for me, or am I silly to want my teeth straightened? The answer is absolutely no. The only additional considerations are periodontal, restorative, or TMJ (jaw joint dysfunction or pain). Many adults have always been uncomfortable with their smile and believe that they should just be satisfied with the way things are. In today's society, when something is as easy to correct with a time commitment and desire, it's silly not to get additional information. A consultation to find information specific to your situation is recommended. Approximately 10-20% of typical orthodontic practices are adults. Without exception, every adult has said that it was well worth it in the end, it wasn't the difficult hurdle that they expected, and even that it seemed quicker than they anticipated. Of course, the hardest part is the initial step and the first month of adjusting, but following that, they only wish that they had considered orthodontics sooner. Adults have additional options such as clear braces that now are so cosmetic that they can hardly be seen. Invisalign can be considered as adults are non-growing but from personal experience, expectations cannot be as high as with traditional braces and the orthodontist must be more selective in who qualifies. One difference for adult orthodontics is that no longer can growth be utilized to an advantage. The bones are more "mature" and orthodontic mechanics must be varied. Of course, skeletal discrepancies must be treated differently and sometimes compromises must be considered with extractions. Although many adults tell me they wouldn't mind feeling more pressure, it is still more efficient and physiologically stable to utilize light consistent forces. In this way, teeth are moving at maximum efficiency and comfortably. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Drs. Hersh, Beattie & Isenberg, at the their state-of-the-art orthodontic facilities in West Bloomfield/Commerce Township (in the Lakes Medical Building) at (248) 926-4100 and our newest 2nd Location in Waterford at, 5133 Highland Road, 248-673-4100. July 25, 2014 Cora and Leslie Leibowitz of West Bloomfield are delighted to announce the birth of their pre- cious son, Jonathan S Carl (Akiva Chaim). Leibowitz Sharing in their joy are proud grandparents Helen (Carl) Leibowitz of Commerce Township, Kathryn Gingrich of Houghton Lake and Paul (Trish) Holtz of Toledo, Ohio. Jonathan has three older sisters: Amber, 25, Samantha, 24, and Madison, 3. Jonathan is named in lov- ing memory of his grandfather Carl Leibowitz. 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com I Dr. Craig Singer Dermatologist Certified Mohel 177)10 Traditional bris performed by an experienced physician • Use of Mogen Clamp • 3 step pain control protocol VISIT ME ON THE WEB! www.BrisMD.com www.MichiganCircumcision.com Ethan Garrett Mostyn (Eitan Gershum) of Wixom will become a bar mitzvah at Adat Shalom Aill Synagogue on Mostyn Saturday, Feb 21. He is the brother of Brandon Ari, 161/2, and Shayla Rose, 101/2. Proud parents are Lezlie (Silber) and Robert Mostyn. Also participating in the simchah will be bubbie and zaydie Shirley and Joel Silber of White Lake and grandmother Diane Mostyn of Southfield. Ethan is a seventh-grader at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. His mitzvah project is volunteering twice a week at the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield. 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