Ask the Orthodontist Common Orthodontic Problems and Simple Home Solutions Ask the Orthodontist A loose band or bracket will usually still be attached to the wire.You should leave it in place, however if it is uncomfortable, place wax on it. The bracket no longer being attached to the tooth does mean that no controlled force is being applied to the tooth so you should call the office to arrange for it to be re-applied at your next appointment or sooner if desired. Eskowitz- Weitz Sometimes a wire may become loose.You may try to place the wire back in with a tweezers. If that is not possible, clip the wire with fingernail clippers behind the last tooth to which it is securely fastened. Once again if there is any discomfort you may place wax on it until your next opportunity to go to the orthodontist. L inda and Martin Weitz of West Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Jayme Lauren to Marshall Eskowitz, son of Barbara and Bruce Eskowitz. Jayme is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago and is an account manager for Ippolita Jewelry. Marshall is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., and a music marketing specialist for Creative Artists Agency. A November wedding is planned at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, where the couple reside. Dr. Nelson Hersh Dr. Marsha Beattie Dr. Amy Isenberg Lastly if an appliance becomes loose or is poking somewhere you may try to place wax on it. West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Located in the Lake Medical Building Moss-Kramer If an elastic tie (which helps to hold the wire into the bracket) is lost this is not an emergency and just notify the orthodontist at the next visit. If you experience some discomfort you may use warm salt water rinses and/or Tylenol, Ibuprofen or whatever you may use for a mild headache. For more pronounced discomfort, you should contact the orthodontist office. Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults Waterford 248-673-4100 If the wire is poking you, you may try to push the sticking wire down with the eraser portion of a pencil. If not possible, the old stand by is to place wax on it. You may be able to solve many orthodontic problems temporarily by yourself, but be sure to make the office aware of problems so your next appointment can be scheduled with enough time to make the necessary repairs. Please call today to schedule a complimentary consultation at either of our convenient locations. On the 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. 4r4iihigitfr S teven and Ruthie Moss of Farmington Hills are overjoyed to announce the engagement of their daughter Julie to Jack Kramer, son of Robert and Starr Kramer of West Bloomfield. Julie is a graduate of Michigan State University and works as an advertising account director at Yahoo. Jack graduated from Wayne State Law School and is a criminal defense attorney, working alongside his uncle Elliot Kramer in Southfield. Julie and Jack were introduced in 2008 while attending Julie's cousin's bat mitzvah. The couple is excited to tie the knot nearly seven years later surrounded by their family and friends. The wedding will be held Nov. 7 at the Diamond Center in Novi. w Kaplan-Avshalumov D r. Larry and Lisa Kaplan of Farmington Hills, and Slava and Rina Avshalumov of West Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children Rachel Kaplan and Vadim Avshalumov. Rachel is the granddaughter of Dr. Jerome Kaufman, Suzanne Curtis, and the late Dr. Aaron and Marilyn Kaplan. Vadim is the grandson of Shelmu Khaimov, Sonya Cherkasov, and the late Mordechai and Tamara Avshalumov. Rachel graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in education and teaches in the Southfield Public Schools. Vadim graduated from Columbia University, the Jewish Theological Seminary and the University of Michigan with degrees in urban studies, Jewish history, and city planning and real estate devel- opment; he is employed at the Downtown Detroit Partnership. A July 2016 wedding at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills is planned. 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com HERSH'S OCTOBER TRUNK SHOWS Dominic Bellissimo Diane M Jewelry One of a kind designs Men's and women's leather and shearlings Thur. Oct. 1st Fri. Oct. 2nd Sat. Oct. 3rd 10am — 5pm Emmelle Exquisite Evening Wear Amelia Toro Uniquely Designed Dress Collection Thur. Oct. 8th Fri. Oct. 9th Sat. Oct 10th 10am — 5 pm f tt fia tif 2cn,IATRHDEWA BOARDWALK 248-626-7776 Clara Kasavina Evening Handbags Thur. Oct. 22nd 10am — 8pm Fri. Oct. 23rd and Sat. Oct. 24th 10am — 5pm 2039450 October 1 • 2015 51