I had to have a lot of dental work done as a kid. I was missing my lateral incisors, and because of the shape of my face, my dentist determined it would be better for me to get dental implants rather than shifting my canines over and reshaping them. This meant I had to spend the majority of my teen years with a retainer that had my lateral incisors wired onto them. As a kid, it can be embarrassing to have to remove your teeth before you eat. After going through the braces, grafting, implantation and all of the other aspects of this procedure, I felt a sort of kinship to dentistry. I knew I wanted to join the dental industry so I could help shape the life of someone else as my dental team had shaped mine. I want to become a dental assistant so I can get an expert knowledge of the industry and oral health.
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