Essay On Orthodontism

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A person’s goals can usually be tied back to the values they obtain in life- whether it be money, success, family, etc. With this in mind, a goal I carry with utmost importance is an aspiration to help others in a way that leaves a lasting impression on their lives. There has always been a predominant belief in my household that it is important to help others- whether it be volunteering at a food pantry or just keep an elderly neighbor company when no one else is around to do so. The main takeaway from this was that one couldn’t receive good in their life if they never gave any. I have been more eager to follow this through, not necessarily in the spirit of receiving some good in return, but because it gave me a good feeling to know that I was impacting someone’s life in a positive manner. I wanted to be able to foster this feeling and incorporate it into my everyday life, so I could carry that feeling with me wherever I go. In middle school, I felt limited by the lack of opportunity in my community, but I made due with what I had. I took it upon myself to volunteer my extra time to tutor other students who didn’t understand the material as well. Tutoring benefitted me as well, for …show more content…

While it may not be the first profession that comes to mind when help is involved, I can say with confidence that orthodontists greatly help people on a daily basis. I have had the pleasure of dealing with an orthodontist to fix my smile, and that simple (or not so simple) experience left me with a higher confidence level and a pride in my smile. I met Dr. Neal LaRoia the summer before my freshmen year of high school, and the experience I had with him is what made me realize that I wanted to be an orthodontist- just like him. His warm, inviting smile welcomed me the moment I walked into his office, and through a long and rough process, he helped provide me a smile just as warm and

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