Ask the Orthodontist Working On Retainers Ask the Orthodontist Berman-Godin D rs. Julie and Allen Berman of Franklin are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Allison Peri Berman to Michael Godin, son of Tatiana Menes and Alexander Godin of Cologne, Germany. Ally graduated with a bachelor’s in busi- ness administration from Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. She is working in digital marketing in Chicago and will attend law school at Emory University in the fall. Michael graduated with a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Hong Kong and works in commercial real estate in Chicago. Ally and Michael met at a Moishe House conference in Boston. A July wedding is planned, and they will reside in Atlanta, Ga. 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 While the experience of orthodontists across the country points to a permanent improvement rate of 90 percent or greater, the long term success of treatment may be jeopardized by failure to wear the retainers as directed. This usually removable appliance is used to stabilize the teeth in their proper positions following treatment. Wearing a retainer faithfully is simply the final step that patients must make in their commitment to their treatment. Just as they vowed to refrain from eating certain foods that compromise the health of their teeth and braces, and just as they made the effort to diligently clean their teeth, patients must make every effort to wear retainers. Doing so should be made simpler by the fact that the end result is in sight. The removal of the braces does not signal the final stage of treatment and should not be cause to let one’s guard down. The importance of retainers can be illustrated by the following example. During treatment the teeth are constantly moving and when the braces are removed, the retainers serve as the “brakes” to tell the teeth that the movement is done and they should set and hold in position. The longer they are held in their positions, the more stable they are. Different kinds of retainers are utilized for different reasons and the decision is usually made depending upon the patient’s needs and personal desires. If a particular design or style retainer is preferred this can be discussed with the orthodontist and a mutually successful retainer can be utilized. Retainers can range from different colors with designs and decals to invisible. Drs. Hersh, Beattie & Isenberg invite you to join our patient family. Our offi ces are 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. Albers-Barr N ancy and Richard Barr of West Bloomfield, and Tracy and Dennis Albers of Piedmont, Calif., are excited to announce the engage- ment of their children Jessica Lauren Barr and Joel Henry Albers. Jessica is a graduate of the University of Michigan and is a senior social media strate- gist with Ogilvy & Mather. Joel is a graduate of the University of Colorado and is a business develop- ment manager at sports technology firm IOMEDIA. Both received their master’s degrees from New York University, where they met. The couple reside in New York City and are planning a September 2016 wedding in Downtown Detroit. 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com "RAISING THE BAR FOR YOUR CHILD'S BAR OR BAT MITZVAH" Special Needs, Gifted and General Bar/Bat Mitzvah Lessons X Cantor Marcel Cohen, now based in Oak Park, customizes the materials and teaching method to maximize each child’s potential. X Your child will learn the skill of laining, not just memorize how to do his or her parshah and haftorah. X Marcel's credentials include University of Toronto (arts administration), York University (special education) and the Toronto Board of Jewish Education's Midrasha L'Morim (Level 7 teacher certifi cation) plus more than 10 years of experience in bar/bat mitzvah tutoring. He has studied voice under world-renowned cantors. X www.mybarmitzvahlessons.com Contact: 416-358-6789 or marcelcohen2003@gmail.com Fox 101st R achel Fox of West Bloomfield will celebrate her 101st birthday this month. She is a very active woman who loves reading, attending concerts and out trips from Fleischman Residence. Rachel was married for 63 years to Sidney, and together they had a hardware store in Plymouth. Rachel has one son, two grand- children and four great-grandchildren. Dr. Craig Singer Dermatologist Certifi ed Mohel Traditional bris performed by an experienced physician t6TFPG.PHFO$MBNQ tTUFQQBJODPOUSPMQSPUPDPM VISIT ME ON THE WEB! XXX#SJT.%DPN XXX.JDIJHBO$JSDVNDJTJPODPN Cell (248) 224-3577 Home (248) 792-5666 2073500 57 June 16 • 2016 June 16 • 2016 57