Adult Orthodontics
Ask the Orthodontist
Plotnik 100th
S
hirley Plotnik of West
Bloomfield turned 100 years
old on Feb, 24. She has a son
and a daughter, two grandchildren
and one great-granddaughter.
Shirley is known for her intelli-
gence, her sense of humor and her
interest in history. She has been
a lifelong volunteer, helping out
in many areas, including Temple
Israel, the Anti-Defamation
League and B’nai B’rith Women. •
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
The most common questions that we receive from adults are; is it too late for
me, or am I silly to want my teeth straightened? The answer is absolutely no.
The only additional considerations are periodontal, restorative, or TMJ (jaw joint
dysfunction or pain). Many adults have always been uncomfortable with their
smile and believe that they should just be satisfied with the way things are. In
today’s society, when something is as easy to correct with a time commitment
and desire, it’s silly not to get additional information. A consultation to find
information specific to your situation is recommended.
Approximately 10-20% of typical orthodontic practices are adults. Without
exception, every adult has said that it was well worth it in the end, it wasn’t
the difficult hurdle that they expected, and even that it seemed quicker than
they anticipated. Of course, the hardest part is the initial step and the first
month of adjusting, but following that, they only wish that they had considered
orthodontics sooner.
Adults have additional options such as clear braces that now are so cosmetic
that they can hardly be seen. Invisalign can be considered as adults are non-
growing but from personal experience, expectations cannot be as high as with
traditional braces and the orthodontist must be more selective in who qualifies.
One difference for adult orthodontics is that no longer can growth be utilized to
an advantage. The bones are more “mature” and orthodontic mechanics must
be varied. Of course, skeletal discrepancies must be treated differently and
sometimes compromises must be considered with extractions. Although many
adults tell me they wouldn’t mind feeling more pressure, it is still more efficient
and physiologically stable to utilize light consistent forces. In this way, teeth are
moving at maximum efficiency and comfortably.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Drs.
Hersh, Beattie & Isenberg, at the their state-of-the-art orthodontic facilities
in West Bloomfi eld/Commerce Township (in the Lakes Medical Building)
at (248) 926-4100 and our newest 2nd Location in Waterford at, 5133
Highland Road, 248-673-4100.
Achtman-Gluskin
A
ndrea and Howard
Achtman of West
Bloomfield are excited to
announce the engagement of their
son Darrin Matthew to Karen Elyse
Gluskin, daughter of Ellen and Jeff
Gluskin of Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Darrin earned his degrees in
computer science and criminal
justice from Indiana University; he
is employed with ServiceNow out of
California.
Karen earned her degree in inclu-
sive elementary and special educa-
tion from Syracuse University; she
teaches at Giant Steps in Illinois.
A beautiful August wedding is
planned in Chicago with family and friends. •
248-926-4100
www.hershbeattieortho.com
Jacobs 70th
L
eo and Virginia (Strauss)
Jacobs of West Bloomfield
marked their 70th wed-
ding anniversary. Celebrating
with them were their loving chil-
dren, Gary and Dianna Jacobs of
Houston, Texas, Linda (Jacobs)
Sherman and Dr. William Smaller,
Patti (Jacobs) Schlafer; grand-
children, Lisa and Shawn Stearn,
Tracy and Allan Weitzman, Lori
and Kevin Marvin, and Jennifer
and Jeff Stuppy; 12 great-grand-
children and one great-great-grandchild. •
THU, MAR. 23 - SUN, MAR. 26
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