Personal Narrative: My Orthodontist

My freshman year of high school was difficult for me to adjust to and I did not perform to the best of my ability on my biology honors midterm. Due to this discrepancy, I was unable to be accepted into the Science Honor Society in junior year. Although disappointed that a singular grade had the ability to decide a part of my future two years later, I continued to work hard, especially in my science courses. Junior year, I decided to challenge myself and take an AP Physics course, even though I had never taken a physics course prior. This class was excruciatingly demanding and a new experience for someone who had never taken an AP class before.

I remember the day. I remember the day I had to get braces. That day, I went to the orthodontist’s office with my parents and the process began. After 3 hours of irritation and pain in my mouth, I walked out of the doctor’s office with braces on my teeth and instructions of what not to eat. Every time I think about that day, I remember my parents.

Why is orthodontic care important? Getting the orthodontic treatment you need can make a huge difference in your life. The most obvious benefit to receiving orthodontic treatment is the cosmetic improvement it will offer. A pleasing smile will mean

College is a crucial time of development in a person's life. Growth can come easily when momentum and success drive you forward, but what about when you're faced with failure and hardships? Beginning college as an athlete was a challenge, however, after dislocating my hip I learned that now everyday life was a struggle. I could have easily allowed this obstacle to end my growth and college career, especially the two surgeries that followed my initial reconstruction, but I realized my circumstance would not define me but drive me. The will to grow and learn when in the face of a challenge can be daunting, but the success is even more rewarding when you continue to push forward and work hard.

I am writing this letter to explain the circumstances of my withdrawal from Galen College of Nursing in 2013, and to ask for readmission so I can complete the LPN to ADN Bridge program at Galen. My struggles began when I was laid off from my job in 2013. At first being laid off was not all bad because it allowed for plenty of time to study, however it became a financial hard shift especially when my grandmother 's Alzheimer starting progressing at a rapid rate, and I had to pay someone to stay with her while I was away. So I went back to work at the start of the Advanced Concept of Medical/Surgical course.

Jane Goodall once said, “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” For being a member in the National Honor Society, you are required to make choices involving the four pillars representing the activity itself; scholarship, service, leadership, and even character. Like Goodall says, you have the power to make anything happen, but it is your gift to be able to choose what you will produce. If anyone is being honest, it is a privilege to qualify for such an inspirational activity. Being a part of The National Honor Society requires you to encompass scholarship, service and character which I tend to often demonstrate and constantly strive for.

This is an important issue that I had witnessed myself. I use to work at a dental office and when new patients come in to get a procedure done, their insurance would not help pay for it. I would have to call their insurance and find out that their old dentist was charging them for procedures that they did not have. Medicare said they would now cover the procedure since the patient supposedly already had it

One of the most special days in my life was the day I was graduating from dental school. I realized it was more than a proud moment and personal achievement for me. I was born and brought up in a family culture where women’s role in the society was limited to that of a homemaker. The dream to pursue a professional career over being a homemaker came with its own set of challenges from my family. With the belief that I had greater potential in me to achieve bigger things in life, I fought through those challenges to become the first ever girl in my family to pursue a professional career and become a doctor.

I have learned persistence firsthand when I took the decision to immigrate to the United States as a teenager. Even though I have faced multiple multiple challenges, faith, hard work, and persistence have gotten me to where I am today, and I could not be more proud. I believe that my Christian faith, cultural backgrounds, community service experience, leaderships skills, and creative thinking nature are the perfect match for the Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics Program. As I proceed with working towards my dream, I am reminded of the blessings that God has given me and how I could impact others with my talents. Sir Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by

Ever since grade school, I was passionate about working in the field of medicine, and science. I enjoyed anatomy, medical spelling and terminology, and reading about the healthcare industry. Because of my passion for healthcare, I decided to to attend Health Sciences High. There, I was given the best opportunities, such as, medical internships and college health courses. My plans and goals had turned me into a mature young adult.

It is my desire to attend the United States Naval Academy. My goal is to follow in my father 's footsteps as an officer in the naval branch of our armed forces. My father began his career as an enlisted seaman twenty years ago and is now serving as a Lieutenant. Being the son of a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, I have always had an interest in the military and a desire to also serve and follow his footsteps. It was not until high school when I decided that I wanted to attend the Naval Academy.

General Purpose - To inform Your Topic: Dental Specific Purpose: At the end my speech, I want my audience to understand that never to underestimate the power of teeth has on one’s life and what can be done to avoid horrific consequences. Attention Getter will be: Questions: Are you ever self-conscious about teeth when smiling or ever thought how it could affect many aspects of your life? Preview (thesis) Statement: Our teeth play an essential role in physical appearance, emotional and social contributions, and food and overall health.

When I was younger I was super self conscious of my teeth and the way they made my smile look. Once I stepped into the Orthodontist office and saw the magic my orthodontist could work on my teeth, I knew that I wanted to do the same for children once I grew up. An orthodontist is someone who specializes in the correction of crooked teeth by using braces. I chose this career because I want to be able to help kids have perfect smiles the way my orthodontist did for me. I think it would be amazing to transform my clients crooked smiles into something beautiful.

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodontal disease, and cause extra stress on the chewing muscles that can lead to headaches, TMJ syndrome and neck, shoulder and back pain. Teeth that are crooked or not in the right place can also detract from one 's appearance. The benefits of orthodontic treatment include a healthier mouth, a more pleasing appearance, and teeth that are more likely to last a lifetime.

Since earning my diploma at West Genesee High School, I continued my education journey to Onondaga Community College. Here I had some ups and downs like any other student their first semester at a new school. Trying to adjust from high school classes to college class. During my first semester I struggled with Calculus, I tried college hour with my professor, and the tutoring center that is offered on campus. I ending up not doing very well in the class, and took it the next semester.