life c Iles Ask the Orthodontist Ask the Orthodontist Kaela Paige Bernard, daughter of Dr. Robin Bernard and Dr. Michael Bernard, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Friday, June 12, at Bernard Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. She will be joined in cel- ebration by her siblings Alexa, Carly and Jace. Kaela is the loving grand- child of Darlene and Dr. Ronald Oklin, and Etta and Helmut Bernard. Kaela attends West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. As part of her mitzvah experience, she volun- teered weekly for the West Bloomfield- based Friendship Circle's Friends at Home Program, which she found to be very meaningful. Rachel Lauren Chaika will lead the congregation in prayer on the occa- sion of her bat mitz- vah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, June 13. Chaika She is the loving daughter of Nicole and David Chaika and sister to Emily. Joining in her cele- bration will be her proud grandparents KyungAe Bae and Ralph Miller, Corinne Bachman and John Cowlishaw, and Jane and Bill Townsend. She is the great-grandchild of Audrey Miller. Rachel attends Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. For her most mean- ingful mitzvah experience, she raised more than $450 for Common Ground through concession sales at the Studio A Charity Show. Brett Matthew Davidson celebrated his bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 6, at Camp Tanuga in Kalkaska, Mich. His parents, Ellyn and Jon, and siblings Davidson Lacey and Seth joined in the celebra- tion. Brett is the grandson of Vicki and Ben Craine, and Joan and Stuart Davidson, and the great-grandson of Lucille Miller. Brett is a student at Norup International School in Oak Park. He dedicated his mitzvah project to helping the homeless by volunteer- ing at COTS (Coalition on Temporary Shelter) in Detroit. Caiden Jacob Feldman, son of Alisha and Rob Feldman, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Friday, June 12, at Temple Israel in Feldman West Bloomfield. Sharing in his cele- bration will be his sister Madison and proud grandpar- ents Joan and Paul Feldman. Caiden is a student at Novi Middle School in Novi. For his mitzvah proj- ect, he volunteered at and donated tzedakah to Congregation of Every 1 to assist the homeless, which he found to be very meaningful. Maya Eliana Gamer will celebrate becom- ing a bat mitzvah Saturday, June 13, at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. She is the daughter of Rabbi Robert Gamer Gamer and Wendy Miller-Gamer. Maya's brothers are Oz Yedidiah and Aryeh Lev. Maya is the granddaughter of Bud and Dee Miller, and the late Abraham and Mary Gamer. Maya is in seventh grade at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. As a way of learning about her community, she has volun- teered with PeerCorps, spending time with students at the Boggs School in Detroit. Olivia Grace Geller, daughter of Lisa and Michael Geller, will read from the Torah as she becomes a bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Geller Saturday, June 13. She will be joined in celebration by her sisters Samantha and Nicole and proud grandparents Barbara and Sydney Geller, Carol Cohen and Murray Cohen. She is the great-grandchild of Donald Coville. Olivia attends Clifford Smart Middle School in Commerce Township. As part of her mitzvah project, she made and donated bandanas to the Michigan Humane Society, which she found to be very rewarding. B'nai Mitzvah on page 52 Dr. Nelson Hersh Dr. Marsha Beattie Dr. Amy Isenberg Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Located in the Lake Medical Building I frequently get asked about "Time in treatment and Space for teeth." Orthodontics works more in the realm of medical science than science fiction, but it does view treatment in terms of time and space. To begin with, there is either too much or too little space. Either the teeth are too large for the jaws or the jaws are too large for the teeth. Mismatches between teeth and jaws most commonly the result from inherited characteristics that do not compliment each other from each parent. As a result, teeth can be forced out of alignment, grow inside or outside the dental arch, or rotate and over-lap adjacent teeth. Orthodontic treatment addresses these issues by moving teeth into their proper positions with constant and gentle pressure. Because rushing toward completion of treatment would only serve to jeopardize the health of teeth and underlying bones, most treatment can be expected to range from eighteen months to three years. This of course is also directly proportional to the amount of space discrepancy. It is all largely a matter of time and space. In general, excellent orthodontic care can only be obtained with cooperative and informed patients and parents. Once orthodontic therapy begins, the patient is expected to continue to see the family dentist for regular checkups and routine care. Routine dental will help ensure best results from orthodontic therapy. Parents with any orthodontic concerns for their child should consult an orthodontist concerning the need for orthodontic treatment. As a dental specialist, an orthodontist has elected to limit his practice to this specific area or expertise and has received additional training by an accredited dental school for advanced education. Drs. Hersh, Beattie & Isenberg invite you to join our patient family. Our offices are located on the border of West Bloomfield/Commerce Township 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160 (248) 926-4100 and our newest 2nd location is in Waterford at 5133 Highland Road (248) 673-4100. Waterford 248-673-4100 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com Aiew Perdandi4A netiititg- 04/ F P 6881 Orchard Lake Rd. • on the Boardwalk 248) 851-5030 2010740 51 June 11 • 2015 June 11 • 2015 51