Ask the Orthodontist
Adult Orthodontics”
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.
Ask the Orthodontist
Klein-Weiner
M
arshall and Manette Klein, and
Dr. Asher and Nirit Weiner
announce the engagement of
their children Morgan Taylor Klein and Dr.
Adam Jona Weiner. Adam is also the son of
the late Edith Weiner.
Morgan graduated from Michigan State
University with a degree in psychology and
received her J.D. from University of Detroit
Mercy College of Law. She is an attorney at
Schneiderman & Sherman.
Adam graduated from University of
Michigan with a degree in neuroscience and
received his M.D. from Oakland University
William Beaumont School of Medicine. He is a first-year ophthalmology resident
at Beaumont Hospital.
Morgan is the granddaughter of Daniel and Helene Lublin, Margot Klein and
the late Dr. Sander Klein. Adam is the grandson of Hevda Weiner and the late
Israel Weiner, Amos and Esther Goldberg, and the late Aaron and Shoshana Bar-
Noam.
A July 2016 wedding is planned.
Dr. Nelson Hersh
Dr. Marsha Beattie
Dr. Amy Isenberg
Licensed Specialists
for Children
& Adults
West Bloomfield
Commerce Township
248.926.4100
Located in the
Lakes Medical Building
Waterford
248-673-4100
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.
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.
248-926-4100
www.hershbeattieortho.com
Meltzer-Hersh
S
ue and Nick Hersh of Orchard Lake
are thrilled to announce the engage-
ment of their daughter Michelle
Hersh to Alan Meltzer, son of Rosemary and
Brian Meltzer of Riverwoods, Ill.
Michelle works as a speech-language
pathologist and owns a private speech
therapy practice in Chicago. She earned a
bachelor of arts degree in communication
studies and psychology from the University
of Michigan. She also earned a master of arts
degree in speech-language pathology from
Northwestern University.
Alan founded Meltzer Real Estate in 2009
and actively buys and operates apartments in the Chicagoland area. He earned a
bachelor of arts degree in economics and political science from the University of
Michigan.
A May wedding is planned at Tam-O-Shanter Country Club in West
Bloomfield.
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