Can You Become A DENTIST If You Have Bad Teeth?

Worried about becoming a dental professional because you've had or have bad teeth? I receive a surprising amount of DMs and emails asking this same question over and over!!! So, I figured it was time to make this video!

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🦷 NOTE: This video does not provide medical advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or dental condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or seen on social media.

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[SandyLeeMartin]

This video is SPOT ON! I'm a 2nd-year dental hygiene student and I have several crowns and a healing implant. I was SO worried that my peers would be judgemental, but looking back now that was a pretty silly fear! Having the opportunity to see different types of restorations up close and personal is really beneficial, especially when you're learning to chart. If no one in my program had any dental work I'd never have gotten any practice!

[Niccampbell]

You literally just answered my biggest insecurity! When I’m able to afford it, I plan on going to dental hygiene school. I’m so stoked about it, however, I’ve always been insecure with my teeth not being perfect and pearly white, and it worried me about becoming a hygienist when my teeth weren’t perfect. Thank you SO SO much for posting this! You’re right—my experiences could help me empathize with patients, which I didn’t think about before! Love your channel! 🥰

[moonboy]

I like how you always are positive and see half full glass of things and not the empty part!

[laurenwall]

I'm in highschool, have fillings in a lot of my teeth and want to be a dentist. I actually started to want to be a dentist after all the work I got done because I saw more into the field than what my friends saw and realized I would love it. The topic you talked about has worried me for way too long. So thank you soooo much this really made my year. Please keep up with the amazing videos! ❤

[martahernandez]

You are so kind to people. We need more empathetic professionals like you!

[musietthus]

I got the news that I got into dental school a week ago and man I have been TERRIFIED for this thing alone. My teeth ain't perfect, they've been around; two implants and a root canal due to me knocking the front against a table and exposing the nerve. I have been SO nervous about being judged for that.
But this actually helped me. Let this serve as a reminder that, all of us who wants to pursue a dental career, can do this!

[musicgirl]

I had/have super crowded teeth, but now have braces. Before I became a DA, I felt a bit discouraged because of my teeth. But once I entered the field, I quickly realized that dental offices are going to focus on you and how you fit in the office, than on your teeth.

[crustaceanstation]

Thank you so much for this video. I've considered dental hygiene as a career off and on for a couple years now and it's to the point I need to make a choice. But I've had fillings on 14 of my teeth! I have a dry mouth and I used to eat too much sugar to the point its affected my dental health. I feel like itd be hypocritical telling others how to keep up their oral hygiene, but I've been taking major steps lately to make mine better. I really educated myself on how to floss and what bad bacteria can do. Thank you for being so positive!!

[nukicuki]

Thank you for making this video for all of us who are self conscious about our teeth and love the dental field. You’re such a kind professional and a gift to us all on insta and YouTube! 💕

[vgeez]

I’m starting school for dental assisting in two days and I’m so terrified because I have like five cavities… I take care of my teeth very well now but I’ve had these cavities for years before having my son when I smoked and I didn’t take care of myself as much. Also stained teeth!!! It’s embarrassing, but this helped so much!

[veronicaroberts]

Thank you! This was exactly what I needed to hear. It was so kind and honest and uplifting. I am so happy to be going to school for this. ❤️

[oofs]

im 14 and have a lot of dental problems this video made me happier thank you <3

[physicianskitchen]

Just wanted to say you are awesome! Not just as a professional but as a human!

[Sarah-ntkz]

I love your hair in that half up half down bun, today!

Again, your enthusiasm motivates me much!

This video has been super helpful as usual because I want to become a when I’m older because I’m only 12. And I’m a little embarrassed about my bite. I think I’m going to get it fixed though.

Anyway, your amazing and I’m super glad that I found your channel about a year ago!

Also, I like the new coloured patterns at the end of the video.

I love you and your videos sooo much! PIECE, LOVE, happyTEETH! ✌🏻❤️😁🦷

[Aguilarg]

Wow you are truly special! These videos are just so inspirational and give me confidence! Thank you so much! I have my virtual orientation next week for dental hygiene! 🦷

[AnkitKumar-swwu]

I am 2nd yr dental student and my all molars have caries i smoke everyday and chewing Guhtkha(Nuts rajnignadha) .
I hv class 2 molar relation and all teeth have calculus

[aarond]

I've never had a hygenist with bad teeth, I did have an older dentist with very surprisingly 'normal' teeth lol....you could tell he never had any whitening or veneers.

[drzainyusuf]

Such an inspiration! Keep up the great work!

[Itsumemes]

Thank you so much! I always want to be a dentist and I have bad teeth cause I have fangs and a destroyed(kinda) teeth. But really thank you!

[Sheissogolden]

My best friend is starting dental hygiene school but she has dentures and is deciding if she want to still go....I say still go what is your advice...as far a clinically working on each when she is wears dentures....can she still participate participate in local anaesthesia in pharmacology