Orthodontic Memories from Drs. Simon, Haerian, and Ludwig

We have amazing patients! With the help of Grand Lubell Photography, the orthodontic offices of Drs. Simon, Haerian, & Ludwig have been able to capture some of our patients' beautiful smiles throughout the years. Check out our slideshow!

Ask Drs. Simon, Haerian, and Ludwig : Who benefits from Incognito™?

Drs. Eugene Simon, André Haerian, and Jennifer Ludwig serving the Sylvania, Fallen Timbers, Monclova OH, Lambertville, and Southfield MI areas, are pleased to offer our patients Incognito. Our team is always receiving questions about Incognito, which is why we wanted to discuss today a few of the unique benefits of this new orthodontic treatment. To begin, Incognito is placed behind your teeth, rather than in a visible area. Because of this, no one will ever know that you are wearing braces! This unique type of braces is created using state-of-the-art technology and is entirely customized to the shape of your teeth. Hence, you can improve your smile efficiently and effectively in a discreet new way.

Who especially benefits from Incognito?

• Athletes
• Models
• Actors
• Musicians, especially those who play wind instruments
• Adult professionals

For more information on Incognito and treatment options at Drs. Simon, Haerian, & Ludwig, please give us a call today to schedule your consultation!

Lambertville Orthodontics attends the 2011 Bedford Trade Fair

Lambertville Orthodontics attended the 2011 Bedford Trade Fair!

At the Trade Fair, we celebrated the 175th year of the Bedford Community, tossed some horse shoes, saw several of our amazing patients including our Celebrity Smile Winners and Miss Monroe County, and even took home the Best of Show award. We made sure to take plenty of photos. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy our 2011 Bedford Trade Fair Slideshow.

Ashley's Orthodontic Journey with Drs. Haerian, Ludwig, & Simon

BEFORE
AFTER

When it comes to orthodontic treatments, there are a lot of options to choose from. To illustrate how difficult it can be to decide on the right course of treatment, we’d like to share with you the story of how Ashley and her Mom decided to pursue orthodontic treatment with Drs. Haerian, Ludwig, & Simon.

Ashley’s Mom knew that her daughter would need orthodontic treatment; the only question was when. She got three different opinions and ended up with an orthodontist in Tecumseh. Mom knew that her overbite would need to be addressed but her first concern was the big gap between Ashley’s two front teeth. She had braces placed on the upper four teeth to straighten and close the gap while waiting for all the permanent teeth to come in. When that day finally arrived, Ashley’s mom was shocked to hear the Tecumseh orthodontist insist that the only way to correct her overbite would be with orthognathic surgery. She went for a second opinion in Monroe where the orthodontist wanted to try a removable Frankel appliance but wasn’t very optimistic about the end result.

She then decided to visit Drs. Haerian, Ludwig & Simon where the third time proved to be a charm. We still felt a MARA (Mandibular Advancement Repositioning Appliance) was the best option, but cautioned that her severe overjet was over 7 mm, so surgery after orthodontic treatment remained a possibility. Two years later, the MARA and braces were removed. Ashley’s bite isn’t just acceptable; it’s exceptional! The result also would not have been possible without Ashley’s diligent work at the end wearing elastics to fine tune the fit of her upper and lower teeth. Both Ashley and her Mom are very pleased with the result AND very happy to get a surgery-free perfect smile!

If you are considering orthodontic treatment for your child or yourself, make sure to give Drs. Haerian, Ludwig, & Simon a call to schedule a consultation. We look forward to seeing you!

Drs. Simon, Haerian & Ludwig; providing children with the best and brightest smiles!

What is the best way to find excellent orthodontic treatment? If you’re a scientist, you could do extensive research and perhaps even a double blind study or two. If you’re a dance instructor with an aesthetic eye, simple observation will suffice.

One of our Moms has double the reason to find a good orthodontist since she has twins with overbites. Luckily, she runs a dance studio that provided her with a plethora of students at just the right age for undergoing orthodontic treatment. She paid attention to who was sporting braces and how their teeth and bite looked after they were finished. She found the children with the best and brightest smiles turned out to be patients of Drs. Simon, Haerian & Ludwig.

Her daughter is finished with Phase I of treatment and is waiting for all her permanent teeth to see if Phase II is necessary. Her son recently was fitted for a MARA. Mom is now patiently waiting until the day that her twins have the best and brightest smiles, too.

A Beauty AND a Beast!

Sophia, a patient of Drs. Simon, Haerian, & Ludwig, recently turned in an outstanding performance in Bedford High School's production of Beauty and the Beast. She really stood out because of her height and the gigantic hat she wore as she sang a solo in the opening act! Plus, she was finally brace-less and was able to show off her perfect smile in style.

She performs just as beautifully on the court as she does on the stage. Volleyball is her game and she excels at being "a beast" as she uses her height to the full advantage to spike the ball. Sophia's smile has always been a memorable one since she even scored the team award of "best smile" while still in braces.

It's awesome to have a patient who is able to shine in such diverse ways and even more awesome to know we helped create that winning smile!

A Festive and Braces-Friendly Recipe to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

If you're planning to spend St. Patrick's Day celebrating your Irish heritage, or just enjoying the festivals, food and "wearing of the green"- we've got a treat for you! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have a tasty and braces-friendly recipe that is perfect for today. Corned Beef Casserole presents a twist on the traditional St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage, and will surely become a family favorite!

Corned Beef Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 (8-ounce) package medium egg noodles, uncooked
• 1 (12-ounce) can corned beef
• 1 (10.5- to 14-ounce) can cream of celery soup, undiluted
• ¾ cup milk (use just ½ cup if using larger soup can)
• 1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
• ¼ cup bread crumbs (seasoned or toasted plain)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a saucepan, cook the noodles just until tender; drain. In a large bowl, chop the corned beef into a coarse crumbly texture.

Stir in soup, milk and onion. Grease a 2-quart casserole. Add the noodles and the corned beef mixture and stir together well. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top.

Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Serves 6-8 people.

Try serving the casserole with petite whole green beans from the freezer…or add 1 cup of finely chopped purple cabbage, 1/4 cup diced onion and 2 teaspoons fennel seed or powder for some true Irish flavor.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, from all of us at Drs. Simon, Haerian, & Ludwig!