My love for teeth started in the first grade. It started by watching a little boy use a Kleenex to try and pull out one of his teeth. He could not get it out and he was becoming very frustrated, so I decided he needed a little help. I walked up to him and twisted it right out. It was at that moment that I caught the dental bug. From then on, I knew I was going to work in the dental profession. I was that weird kid who always loved going to the dentist and getting my teeth clean. My freshman year of college was spent going through the dental assisting program here at IU South Bend. My title is an expanded functions dental assistant, which just means that I did extra training and am able to place fillings. I landed a job at an externship that was assigned to me for school and have been there ever since. After completing the assisting program, I came back to IU South Bend as a predental/biology student, but my plans for dental school changed when my husband and I decided to have a baby. Now, I am going to complete my bachelors this May and continue my career as an assistant.
I love teeth and genuinely care about the oral health of others. Throughout this blog, I want to give you tips and great information for maintaining good oral health. As kids we were taught to fight decay by brushing and flossing, but maintaining good oral health is much more than that. My goal is to provide you with a better understanding of how your mouth works and ways to prevent decay. I hope to lead you to a cleaner mouth and a bigger smile. If you have questions about oral health feel free to ask me or check out the American Dental Association website.
Megan, I have a huge fear of dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and any other dental facilities. When I was seven years old there was a cavity in my back molar. The dentist did not give me a shot or laughing gas. He just drilled into my mouth without numbing my mouth. Ever since then I have been terrified of even scheduling an appointment to get my teeth cleaned. I love reading your explanation of being in the dental field and how important oral hygiene is for our health. Thank you for making this your blog and I cannot wait to see what tips you provide throughout the semester. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteBea, you're not alone. A majority of patients have anxiety. Most people seem to have a had a bad experience as a child and some experiences were so bad that some people take a Xanax prior to their appointment. I hope that through this blog I can ease some of your anxiety.
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