Achieving a beautiful and HEALTHY smile with braces Ask the Orthodontist Those who wear the non-removable orthodontic appliances known, as braces must guard against stains and decay springing up around the edges of brackets and bands by paying meticulous attention to oral hygiene. In addition to routine brushing at least three times per day, all orthodontic patients should also practice daily fl ossing. Since brushing and fl ossing with braces can be challenging for many patients, there are many tools and techniques that we can offer to make these challenges simple to overcome. We recommend that all our patients also use a fl uoride rinse at bedtime to preserve the health and integrity of their teeth. Dr. Nelson Hersh Dr. Marsha Beattie Dr. Amy Isenberg Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults West Bloomfi eld Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Located in the Lakes Medical Building Waterford 248-673-4100 moments While an electric toothbrush may help many patients, any soft bristle toothbrush can be used. If the plaque is properly removed, the teeth will move more effi ciently, remain cavity-free, and stain-free. For patients with work or school, our offi ce also provides a travel toothbrush, which makes it more convenient to brush when not at home. In general, excellent orthodontic treatment can only be obtained with cooperative and informed patients. Once orthodontic therapy begins, the patient will be expected to continue to see the family dentist for regular check-ups, dental cleanings and routine care. Routine dental care will help ensure the best results from orthodontic therapy and allow us to work with your dentist to create a beautiful and healthy smile to last a lifetime!! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Drs. Hersh, Beattie and Isenberg at their state-of-the-art facilities in West Bloomfi eld/Commerce Township, 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160, 248-926-4100 and in Waterford, 5133 Highland Road 248-673-4100. 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com Dr. Craig Singer Craig Singer, M.D. Dermatology, PLLC Specializing in Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery 31000 Telegraph Rd. Suite 260 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Located in the Jamestown Building on the northeast corner of Telegraph Road and 13 Mile Offi ce (248) 792-3785 www.SingerDerm.com Certifi ed Mohel Traditional bris performed by an experienced physician t6TFPG.PHFO$MBNQ tTUFQQBJODPOUSPMQSPUPDPM VISIT ME ON THE WEB! XXX%FUSPJU#SJTDPN XXX.JDIJHBO$JSDVNDJTJPODPN Cell (248) 224-3577 Home (248) 792-5666 Spencer Henry Bell, formerly of Farmington Hills, will chant from the Torah as he becomes a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Bell Temple Shalom in Naples, Fla. He will be joined in cele- bration by his proud parents, Shelly and Jason Bell, sister Kylie and lov- ing grandparents Leslie and Mark Wasserman. He is also the grandson of the late Linda and Stephen Bell. Spencer is an eighth-grader at Oakridge Middle School in Naples. For his mitzvah project, he volun- teered several mornings at Shy Wolf Sanctuary, where he cleaned the grounds, helped demolish old cages and cared for the wolves by giving them treats and brushing them. Zachary Michael Beneson will chant from the Torah as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Jan. 27. Beneson He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Karen and Steve Beneson, and brothers Adam and Ryan. He is the loving grandchild of Phillip and the late Elaine Beneson, Ann Berry, and Sharon and Carl Berry. Zachary attends Clifford Smart Middle School in Commerce Township. For his most meaning- ful mitzvah project, he organized a garage sale from which all proceeds were donated to the American Cancer Society. Andrew Donald Carlock, surround- ed by family and friends, will lead the congregation in prayer on the occa- sion of his bar mitz- vah at Temple Carlock Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Jan. 27. Joining in his celebration will be his proud parents, Tracey and Jason Carlock, and siblings Miller and Megan. Andrew is the loving grand- child of Brenda and the late Charles Fantich, Myra and the late Morry Gabel, and Rita and the late John Zumbrunnen. He is a student at Clifford Smart Middle School in Commerce Township. For his most meaningful mitzvah experience, Andrew volun- teered at Temple Israel, where he assisted in the housing of the resi- dents of South Oakland Shelter. Benjamin Samuel Imerman, son of Lisa and Jay Imerman, will lead the congregation in prayer on the occa- sion of his bar mitz- vah at Temple Imerman Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Jan. 27. He will be joined in celebration by his siblings Rachel, Jeremy and Elliott. Benjamin is the grandchild of Sal and the late Judee Herman, and Michael and the late Connie Sanford. He is also the great-grand- child of the late Jessie and Lewis Sanford, the late Caroline Simpson, the late Richard Simpson, the late Fanny and Ernie Herman, and the late Betty and Fred Patt. Benjamin is homeschooled. For his most meaningful mitzvah project, he will create a Little Free Library for the Salvation Army in Pontiac. Drew Ryan Weitzman, son of Caryn and Aaron Weitzman, will cel- ebrate his bar mitz- vah as he is called to the Torah on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Weitzman Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Sharing in his celebration will be his brother Ethan and sister Stella. His proud grandparents are Jenny and Lazer Dorfman, and Shelly and Ray Weitzman; his great-grandmother is Sara Berlin. Drew is a student at Berkshire Middle School in Birmingham. As part of his mitzvah experience, he adopted a family through Jewish Family Service to provide them with a happy holiday season. continued on page 32 30 January 25 • 2018 jn