moments

How to find the right orthodontist
for your child

Ask the Orthodontist

Dr. Nelson Hersh
Dr. Marsha Beanie
Dr.Amy Isenberg

Licensed Specialists
for Children
& Adults

West Bloomfield
Commerce Township
248.926.4100
Located in the
Lakes Medical Building

There are many important issues in choosing, as this will be a long-term
relationship, and it should be enjoyable. The orthodontist should be a specialist
in orthodontics, which means he, or she, had been selected to a graduate
program beyond dental school, which requires additional full time training from
two to three years. He/She then limits their practice to only orthodontics and
does not practice other facets of dentistry.

Gerstein-Prentice

Equally important is to ask your son or daughter where they feel comfortable
after the initial consultation. Did the orthodontist speak to your child and see
what issues are important to them? Did they listen to you and your child, as
well as explain what the procedures involve? Kids are very perceptive and
their input is vital, as patients are more compliant when they know, trust, and
like their doctor.

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licia Prentice, and Barbara and
Lawrence Gerstein of West Bloomfield
are excited to announce the marriage
of their children Rachael Suzanne Prentice
and Jonathan Blake Gerstein.
The ceremony and reception took
place recently at Wabeek Country Club in
Bloomfield Hills; the couple were surround-
ed by friends and family. The ceremony was
officiated by Rabbi Paul Yedwab and Cantor
Neil Michaels of Temple Israel.
The couple honeymooned in Greece and
Italy and will reside in Commerce.

Location, hours, reasonable and customary fees, comfortable financial
arrangements, and accessibility are important issues also. Ask other members
of the community including your son or daughter's friends and even teachers.
Is the reception room clean, friendly, and comfortable? Did you have to wait at
all, or long for your appointment? Was the orthodontist on schedule? Was he
friendly? Can you receive an information packet about the office, orthodontist
and treatment philosophy? These are all important issues to consider.

Lastly and very important is select your orthodontist on who truly cares for your
child. When you have interviewed your orthodontist and feel comfortable that
they enjoy relationships with kids and will treat your son or daughter as if they
were part of their own extended family or friends, then you have found your
family orthodontist.

Waterford
248-673-4100

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact Drs. Hersh, Beattie & Isenberg at their state-of-the-art facilities in
West Bloomfield/Commerce Township at 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160,
248-926-4100 and our newest location in Waterford
at 5133 Highland Road, 248-673-4100.

Minkin-Dekmar

ara Dekmar and Michael Minkin were
married recently at the Townsend Hotel
in Birmingham by Rabbi Mark Miller
of Temple Beth El. Sara is the daughter
of Debra Anderson of Grandville, Mich.
Michael is the son of Ellen and Jerry Minkin
of Bloomfield Hills.
Erin Mortenson was the matron of
honor with Jodi Spilman, sister of the
groom, Allison Swensson, Kristen Dill and
Christen Deschler as bridesmaids. Brother-
in-law Barry Spilman was the best man;
Jayson Dekmar, brother of the bride, Blake
Horowitz, David Rudd and Ben Shirley were
groomsmen. Samantha and Dylan Spilman, niece and nephew of the groom,
were flower girl and ring bearer.
Sara and Michael honeymooned in Hawaii and reside in Royal Oak.

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248-926-4100
www.hershbeattieortho.com

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