Ask the Orthodontist

Common Basic Orthodontic Questions – Part 2

Ask the Orthodontist

Schlechter-Schwartz

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rs. Harriet Schlechter proudly
announces the marriage of her son
Adam David Schlechter to Denise
Rose Schwartz. Adam is also the son of the
late Paul Schlechter.
The couple were married in October at
the Grand Canyon. A wedding celebration
was attended by family and close friends in
November at Genitti’s in Northville, Mich.
The happy couple reside in Brighton.

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

Krainen 65th

Waterford
248-673-4100

How Are Orthodontic Problems Corrected?
First pretreatment records are made. These records are important tools for the
orthodontist to use in making an accurate diagnosis. They include medical/
dental history, clinical examination, models of teeth, photos of your face /
teeth, and x-rays of your mouth and facial bones. This information is used
to decide on the best treatment to yield a proper bite relationship while
enhancing a patients smile esthetics and facial beauty.
A customized treatment plan is outlined for each patient. When the
orthodontic appliances are in place, this is considered the “active treatment”
phase. Appliances are adjusted periodically so that the teeth are moved
correctly and efficiently. Modern materials exert a steady, gentle pressure on
the teeth, making the tooth-moving process faster and more comfortable.

How Long Will Orthodontics Take?
The time required for orthodontic treatment varies from person to person. An
important factor in how long a patient wears braces is how well the patient
cooperates during treatment. For example: by following instructions to wear
rubber bands or avoiding foods that would break braces/bands from the teeth.
Maintaining clean teeth and gums allow the teeth to move efficiently and
reduce staining – a healthy smile is a beautiful smile!

After active treatment is completed, the “retention” phase begins. A patient
will need to wear a retainer so that the teeth stay in their new positions. The
first six months are critical as the retainers serve as the “brakes” and stop
the teeth from moving. However, retainers should be worn longer (as your
orthodontist suggests) to maintain a beautiful smile!

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 at
2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160 (248) 926-4100 and our newest 2nd
location in Waterford, 5133 Highland Road (248) 673-4100.

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arilyn & Fred Krainen of West
Bloomfield marked their 65th
wedding anniversary on Dec. 23.
Celebrating their love are their children,
Gordon and Cindy Krainen, Leslie and Al
Berlinberg, and Cindy Schwartz. Proud
grandchildren are Sarah and Alex Haimann,
Carly Krainen, Adam Berlinberg (fian-
cee, Cheris Kline), Eric Berlinberg, Jason
Berlinberg and Kelsey Berlinberg, Samantha
Schwartz, Eliot Schwartz and great-grand-
daughter, Karinne Haimann.

248-926-4100

www.hershbeattieortho.com

Golding-Marsh

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oyce A. Golding and Cary A. Marsh of
Livonia and Punta Gorda, Fla., announce
their recent marriage. They were mar-
ried under the chuppah by Rabbi Solomon
Agin of Temple Shalom in Port Charlotte,
Fla., surrounded by friends old and new.
Joyce is the daughter of the late Jack and
the late Florence Golding of Detroit and the
sister of Lois (Steven) Martin of Simi Valley,
Calif., whose youngest daughter, Monet, has
always been the light of Joyce’s life.
Cary is the child of the late Donald and
the late Shirley Marsh and the sibling of the
late Donald Jr. (Elizabeth) Marsh, and Linda
(Ken) Sweet of Michigan, Diana (George)
Browder of Tennessee and Dorothy (Michael) Bumgardner of Michigan.
Attendants were best man Dale French of Florida and matron of honor
Beverly Dale of Michigan.
The couple insist their entire life together has been an ongoing honeymoon,
but they did take a cruise to Mexico in late December/January. They will con-
tinue to celebrate with family and friends in Michigan in June 2017.

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