Staying Cavity-Free While in Braces Ask the Orthodontist Sherman-Dekker F anny and Jeffrey Sherman of West Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the upcom- ing marriage of their daughter Stefanie to Bobby, son of Deborah and Robert Dekker of Rochester Hills. Stefanie is the granddaughter of the late Esther and Edward Sherman, and Sara and the late Noel Pancer. She is sister to Jonathan and Jeremy, sister-in-law to Ashley. Bobby is the grandson of the late Beverley and the late Gerald Dekker, and Esther and Kenneth Godfrey. He is brother to Jacquelyn and Dianna. Stefanie is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, University of Michigan Medical School and is a third-year ophthalmology resident at University of Chicago Medical School. Bobby is a graduate of Kalamazoo College, University of Michigan Medical School and is a fifth-year orthopedic surgery resident at Northwestern University Medical School. A May wedding is planned in Detroit. • 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 Those who wear the non-removable orthodontic appliances known, as braces must guard against decay springing up around the edges of brackets and bands by paying meticulous attention to oral hygiene. Aside from rinsing, fl ossing, and brushing after meals, patients also have the option of applying a prescription gel to their teeth as a means of preventing decay or decalcifi cation. A recent study shows that those patients with braces who brushed, then applied a 1.1% fl uoride gel twice daily for eighteen months, reduced levels of plaque (the sticky, germ laden substance that coats teeth and encourages cavities), gum swelling, and gum bleeding by about half, when compared with those patients who did not use the gel and only brushed. There are also mouth rinses that contain a .63% stannous fl uoride and can be supplement to the oral hygiene routine. Many offi ces carry these at their offi ces for your convenience, or can write a prescription for their patients. Electric toothbrushes can also help the patient comply with good oral hygiene, but any soft bristle toothbrush can be used, and if the plague is removed, the teeth will move more effi ciently, remain cavity-free, and stain-free. For patient 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 best results from orthodontic therapy. 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 Sherman 90th CANTOR SAMUEL GREENBAUM E dward “Eddie” Sherman recently celebrated his 90th birthday with family mem- bers at the London Chop House in Detroit. He is the beloved husband of the late Esther, to whom he was married for 64 years. Eddie became a real estate developer in the 1960s and built many indus- trial buildings throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area; he continues to work in the business to this day. Eddie has three sons, Larry (Joyce), Jeffrey (Fanny) and Michael (Robin), 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. • — Certified Mohel — Answering all of your anesthetic & aftercare needs. Skill, Sensitivity and Tradition come together to create your special Bris. Cell: (248) 417-5632 (248) 855-A BOY (2269) Office: (248) 547-7970 855ABoy@gmail.com Keyes Real Estate Throughout South Florida, Including Boca, Boynton, Delray, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties Let Old Friends be your Michigan-Florida Connection HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th. For information, contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello@renmedia.us or (248) 351-5147 for information or for a mailed or emailed copy of guidelines. Nina Spinner-Sands Rita Morse NinaSpinner-Sands @keyes.com RitaMorse@keyes.com (305) 609-7559 (954) 290-8293 Buy Your Florida Home Invest in a Growing Florida Economy jn Sell Your Family's Property April 5 • 2018 37