moments MARCH 1 When is the right time for my child to have full braces? Ask the Orthodontist DEC. 23, 2017 Proud parents, Rachel Rudman and Justin Wedes of Huntington Woods, are overjoyed to announce the birth of their first child, Wedes Emunah “Moon” Hannah Wedes. She is the first grand- daughter of Ken Wedes and Sandra Posner of Huntington Woods, Ken Rudman of Philadelphia, Pa., and Lori Nugent of Boca Raton, Fla. She is the first great-granddaughter of Rita Rudman of Philadelphia and Muriel Posner of Southfield. Her middle name is in honor of her late great- grandmother Anne (Chana) Wedes. Jessica Wolland and Jeffrey Kaplow of Williamsburg, Va., are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Arthur Elliot (Gamliel Kaplow Elior). Welcoming him with love are proud brother and sister, Henry and Bridget. Also sharing in their joy are grandparents Robert and Lois Kaplow of Farmington Hills, Dr. Allen and Karen Wolland of Potomac, Md., and great-grandmother Mary Schwarz of Potomac. Arthur is named in loving memory of his paternal great-grandmother Geraldine Kaplow and maternal great-great- grandmother Ella Furst. Emma Brooke Kaufman Coden will chant from the Torah as she becomes a bat mitz- vah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Coden Saturday, March 24, 2018. She is the lov- ing daughter of Lisa Kaufman– Dickstein and Loren Dickstein, and Jodi and Jonathan Coden. She is the sister of Andrew, Sean and Jonah Dickstein. Sharing in her celebration will be her proud grandparents Karen and Jerald Kaufman, and Carol Sue and Stephen Coden as well as her extended family Shary Cohn, and Bryna and Jeffrey Leib. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Isabel and Benjamin Kaufman, the late Ann and Lew Rose, the late Evelyn and Maurice “Macy” Coden, and the late Marvin Cohn. Emma is a student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. As part of her mitz- vah project, she collected items and gave her time to Project Night Night, an organization that collects new stuffed animals, books and blankets for children in need. Noah is a seventh-grade student at Derby Middle School in Birmingham. For his mitzvah project, he enjoys vol- unteering at Oakland County Shelter and is collecting non-perishable supplies, which he will help sort and shelve at the shelter. Noah Alexander Findling (Noach) of Birmingham will be called to the Torah on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park. Proud parents Findling are Jen and David Findling. Younger brothers are Benjamin and Levi. Grandparents are Luba and Fred Findling, Gisele and Vin Pavone, Carole Basmadjian and the late George Basmadjian. Eden Rose Mintz, daughter of Michelle and Eric Mintz, will celebrate her bat mitzvah as she is called to the Torah on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Temple Shir Shalom in Mintz West Bloomfield. Sharing in her simchah will be her brother Isaac and grandparents Myra and Dennis Potocsky, and Gail and Sidney Mintz. Eden is a seventh-grader at Abbott Middle School in West Bloomfield. For her mitzvah project, she volunteered with PeerCorps Detroit, working with children and in community gardens. Dylan Ava Rosenberg, daugh- ter of Angela and Dr. Daniel Rosenberg, will lead the congre- gation in prayer as she becomes a bat mitzvah at Temple Rosenberg Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, March 24, 2018. She will be joined in celebration by her brothers Ty and Myles and proud grandparents Ann Dings, Joanne and Jack Rubin, and Sue and Leonard Rosenberg. She is a student at James R. Geisler Middle School in Commerce Township. As part of her most mean- ingful mitzvah project, Dylan donated tzedekah to Jimmy’s Kids, where she volunteered on Mitzvah Day. 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 Increasingly, the case is being made for children to start orthodontic treatment before they reach adolescence. As a result, some orthodontists report that they are seeing 25% more patients under the age of eleven than they did just a few years ago. While problems with teeth and jaws may be corrected at any age, there are some compelling reasons to get an early jump on them. For one, because young growing teeth and bones are more pliable than older ones, they lend themselves to greater changes in a shorter period of time. Early treatment may also reduce the risk of relapse because teeth and bones that complete their growth under treatment are set more solidly in their positions. Every orthodontist’s philosophy is a little different, but most agree that when treatment is begun at an early age, teeth can be moved into their proper positions more easily, with less physical discomfort for your child, and better retention after the braces come off. Compliance may also be easier to obtain, as younger patients are more anxious to cooperate depending upon maturity. Of course, having a nicer smile earlier also contributes to a better self-image for the child. Whether your child is ready for full braces at an earlier age can only be determined on an individual basis and much depends upon their eruption pattern and sequence. This is why orthodontists recommend a consultation appointment to see what is best for your child. 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 Bloomfi eld/Commerce Township at 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160, 248- 926-4100 and our newest location in Waterford at 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 continued on page 34 jn March 22 • 2018 33