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Common Basic Orthodontic Questions
Part 1

Ask the Orthodontist

Schwartz

OCT. 28
Heather (Rose) and Andy Schwartz of Deerfield, Ill.,
proudly announce the birth of their son, Ethan Samuel
(Eitan Shmuel). Ethan was welcomed home by his excited
big brothers Jacob and Isaac. Ethan is the grandson of
Merle and Ron Schwartz of Farmington Hills, and Bruce
Rose of Minneapolis. Ethan is named for his beloved
grandmother Anita Eleanor Rose, and his cherished
great-grandmothers Sylvia Rose and Sandra Sherman.

Weiss 60th

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everly and Arnie Weiss of West
Bloomfield will celebrate their 60th
wedding anniversary with their
children, Debbie and Stuart Firsten, Cindy
and Rob Firsten, and their grandchildren,
Adam, Ali, Michael and Matthew.

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

At What Age Can People Have Orthodontic Treatment?
The biological process involved in moving teeth is the same at any age.
Children and adults can both benefit from orthodontics. The American
Association of Orthodontics recommends that children have an exam at
age 7 so that severe problems can be diagnosed early. Most kids, however,
begin full or comprehensive orthodontics between ages 10 and 14 when
the majority of permanent teeth are erupted. It is often beneficial to assist
the final permanent teeth in coming into their ideal arrangement by space
planning. Treatment in adolescents is also dynamic because facial growth
influences the position of the teeth and jaws- which usually enhances the
treatment out come. Because an adult’s facial bones are no longer growing,
certain corrections may not be accomplished with braces alone.

What Causes Orthodontic Problems?
An orthodontic problem is called a malocclusion, meaning “bad bite”. Some
examples of causes of malocclusion are crowded teeth, extra teeth, improperly
positioned teeth, eruption or sequence of eruption that is unfavorable, missing
teeth, or jaws that are out of alignment.

Most malocclusions are inherited, although some can be acquired. Acquired
malocclusions can be caused by accidents, early or late loss of baby teeth,
or sucking of the thumb or fingers for a prolonged period of time. Inherited
problems may be a combination of one parent’s teeth, the other parent’s jaw
size and even a grandparent’s relations of upper and lower jaws.

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.

248-926-4100

www.hershbeattieortho.com

Eason 99th

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n Dec. 13, Sara Eason celebrated her
99th birthday with friends and fam-
ily, including her 10-week old great-
grandson, Charlie. Sara continues to read,
follow national and local news and the stock
market. She plays a smart game of bridge
and maj regularly, too.

Freeman 60th

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r. Dennis and Mrs. Barbara Freeman
of West Bloomfield celebrated their
60th wedding anniversary on Dec.
23. Their children share in their joy, wish-
ing them many more years of health and
happiness. Their children are Sharyl and
Glenn Craig, Gary and Stefany Freeman, Rob
and Laurie Freeman, and Steve and Renee
Freeman; their grandchildren are Jacob,
Spencer, Bradley, Joshua and Amanda.

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