life cycles » Ask the Orthodontist Landau-Margolin B eth and Steve Margolin of Orchard Lake, together with Debbie and Mark Landau of West Bloomfield, are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children Judy Margolin and Andrew Landau. Judy received her bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and has a master’s in teaching and a master’s in public policy. She is a public sector consultant at PwC. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Michigan. He is the head of business devel- opment at Jet.com. Judy and Andrew met at the Jewish Federation’s Pitch for Detroit softball tournament in 2013. They are proud to represent Detroit in their current resi- dence in New York City and will be married at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield in September. 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 Cosmetic Braces for the Teeth Perhaps the most significant esthetic advance in orthodontics over the past decade involves bonding brackets directly onto patients’ teeth. Brackets are tiny devices that are used to attach the main wire known as an archwire. In the past, individual stainless steel rings, known as bands, were wrapped around, and cemented to each tooth. Although this method was effective, it made for a mouthful of metal that was often referred to as a “tin grin.” Today, use of bands is usually limited to the posterior or back teeth, where they can sustain greater forces and serve as anchors to the wire. The front teeth are treated to the tiny brackets, which can be available in clear, silver, gold or even titanium. These less visible brackets all but eliminate the self- consciousness that used to be associated with the larger metal braces. These small brackets allow for lighter and more comfortable forces to be applied to the teeth in addition to the benefit of easier oral hygiene for the patient. Even the brackets can be extra small in size depending upon the orthodontist’s selection, usually based on his dexterity and size of his hands. The new bracketing system can make placement of the orthodontic appliance quicker and more comfortable. For many it can be made fun with the different color rubber rings that hold the wire to the bracket. These colors are changed each month and helps make orthodontics fun! 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 or her practice to this specific area or expertise and has received additional training by an accredited dental school for advanced education.. Our offi ces are located on the border of West Bloomfi eld/Commerce Township, at 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160, 248-926-4100 and our newest 2nd location is located in Waterford at 5133 Highland Road 248-673-4100. Jonas 93rd B ernie Jonas of West Bloomfield will celebrate his 93rd birthday on July 28 with some of his 37 grandchildren and 67 great-grandchildren. He was married 62 years to the late Pauline M. Jonas. 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com Smith Mediation Center Divorce Mediation Gordon-Zimberg D r. Craig and Susan Gordon of West Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Sari Brooke to Aaron Michael Zimberg, son of Dr. Jerry and Susan Zimberg of Farmington Hills. Sari graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor of arts degree in advertising. She attended NYU’s Center for Publishing and went on to earn her M.B.A. in marketing from Wayne State University. Aaron graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting. He works for Delaware North as the financial controller of Comerica Park. A September wedding is planned at The Henry. The couple will reside in Royal Oak. M ediation is an alternative that can help you retain more time, money, and privacy during your legal battle. Barbara Smith, J.D., former district court magistrate and administrative law judge with more than 25 years of legal experience, lends her unique blend of reason, calmness and tenacity to the process, helping guide opposing parties to mutually agreeable solutions. She has successfully mediated hundreds of cases over the past decade. Bloomfi eld Hills | 248.646.8000 www.michigan-divorce-mediation.com 2043970 July 28 • 2016 61