Ask the Orthodontist Expand Your Knowledge on Expanders A palate expander is an appliance that fits near the roof of the mouth. It widens the palate to improve the way the upper and lower jaws fit together, and can make room to fit into alignment crowded or un-erupted teeth. When kids are growing and teeth are erupting (or will soon), the orthodontist may decide to make more room to accommodate the teeth, as opposed to what has been prevalent in years past of extracting teeth. This is a benefit of a palate expander. Sometimes special orthodontic wires during braces allow for enough expansion. This is a decision for an experienced orthodontist Ask the Orthodontist Jacob Miller Jacob Bennett Miller will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. He is the loving son of Stephanie and Matthew Miller and twin brother of Alex. Proud grandparents are Lily and David Broner, and Beverly and Martin Miller. Jacob is a seventh-grader at Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Boys in Bloomfield Hills. For his main mitzvah project, he volunteered with PeerCorps at Mission City , helping kids with home- work. Kling 60th M inna and Murray Kling of Farmington Hills celebrated their 60th wedding anniver- sary on Jan. 4 with their children, grand- children and great-grandchildren. The expander may take a few days to get used to. Chewing, swallowing or talking may seem awkward. The mouth or nose may even feel tingly, or one may experience a minor headache. You may choose to utilize an over-the-counter pain reliever at the beginning but soon will not require any. The expander is worn typically for about 3-6 months. Dr. Nelson Hersh Dr. Marsha Beattie Dr. Amy Isenberg In about a week or so, you may see a gap between the front teeth. That’s a sign the expander is working. These gaps may close on their own, and is not a sign the expander has stopped working. The teeth have elastic fibers between them and sometimes move the teeth back together at different rates. This is why gaps may not form on some kids. Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults Most expanders need to be activated once a day. This may be tricky at first but soon you will get the hang of it. The expander is left in the mouth for a while after the last activation for stabilization. West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Located in the Lakes Medical Building Waterford 248-673-4100 Expanders may be fixed or removable. The vast majority of orthodontists use fixed or non-removable due to their greater efficiency, predictability, and inability to get lost, misplaced or not worn. Drs. Hersh, Beattie & Isenberg invite you to join our patient family. Our offi ce is located on the border of West Bloomfi eld/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. Rasansky-Lazar C heryl and Ron Rasansky of West Bloomfield and Roberta and John Lazar of Farmington Hills are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children Lisa Jill Rasansky and Jay Douglas Lazar. Lisa graduated from Indiana University with a degree in education and received her master’s in autism spectrum disorders from Madonna University. Jay graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in business adminis- tration and received his juris doctor from the Michigan State University College of Law. Lisa is the granddaughter of Maxine Stoler and the late William Stoler, and the late Sylvia and Harry Rasansky. Jay is the grandson of the late Florence and Sydney Wolfson, and the late Evelyn and Leo Lazar. Everyone is excited for their July 2016 wedding. 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com The care you need, when you need it most. Warren-Berry J ulia Therese Warren and Robert William Berry, both of St. Louis, Mo., announce their engagement. Julia is the daughter of Carolyn Warren of East Orange, N.J., (formerly of Detroit) and Robert Diab of New Providence, N.J., and the granddaughter of the late Lucille Warren. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago and received an M.D. and Ph.D. from Washington University School of Medicine. She is a first-year resident in pediatrics at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Bob is the son of Linda Berry and Robert Berry, and the grandson of Lucille Thierer, all of Waterloo, Iowa. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago and received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Washington University. He is employed by Unico Inc. as a test engineer. A spring 2016 wedding is planned. 'Caring Companionship ' Bathing & Dressing ' Light Housekeeping ' Meal Prep & Clean Up ' Walking Assistance ' Transferring 'Errands and Transportation ' Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care ' Medication Reminders ' Up to 24-hour Care Call today to learn more. (248) 865-1000 (313) 885-0600 www.seniorhelpersmi.com Care and comfort at a moment's notice Bonded and Insured. 2014110 January 14 • 2016 45