I love dentistry.

Random side note: I definitely planned on writing more often, and I will from now on, but the last few (and final!) weeks of school were insanely busy.

So anyways, I love dentistry.

When people hear that I want to be an oral surgeon they wonder why I would want to touch people's dirty mouths all day.  Many people mention something about the great pay I'll receive, as if that is the reason for my dream.

But money is hardly the reason and dirty mouths can be cleaned.  I love dentistry because I love smiles. Smiles bring joy. With dentistry, I can heal people's mouths so that they can be confident in their smile. Mouths, teeth, lips are essential to everyday activities. Talking, laughing, and eating are all accomplished with a healthy mouth.  I love that by being an oral surgeon I can help people enjoy their everyday motions, and I will have the opportunity to share the joy that surpasses the happiness of the daily motions of society.

Not only that, but I'm a huge nerd when it comes to teeth.  When a friend starts talking about their braces or some work that they have to have done on their teeth, I ask them to open wide, no matter where we are.  I like to see what dentists are doing and how it all works.  I like to call teeth by their numbers.  I like to look at my chart when I go to the orthodontist. When my nephew lost his first tooth, it was a very proud moment. When my sister went to her consultation at her new orthodontist, I asked more questions than my mom and sister combined.



Dentistry. It's one of my dreams, passions, and my nerd factor.