can i still become a dentist if i have a front tooth gap?

ive wanted to be a dentist for a long time but i dont know if i can be one because i have a front tooth gap. its not small but its not gigantic but i think its noticable. Ive been referred for braces but i was refused although i havent been referred for invisalign. Can i still study dentistry or should i look for another career?

Reply 1

User_name001

Original post by coolblackguy

Why should a gap within your teeth stop you from pursuing the career you wish to pursue?

Reply 2

coolblackguy

Original post by User_name001

Why should a gap within your teeth stop you from pursuing the career you wish to pursue?

dont most dentists have straight teeth with no gaps??

Reply 3

User_name001

Original post by coolblackguy

dont most dentists have straight teeth with no gaps??

What does that mean, a dentist could smoke and work as a dentist does that mean they’ll have white teeth probably not 🤷🏽*♂️

Reply 4

Toby.img

Original post by coolblackguy

Original post by User_name001

Why should a gap within your teeth stop you from pursuing the career you wish to pursue?

dont most dentists have straight teeth with no gaps??

Personally I’ve never actually seen a dentists teeth, they’ve all been wearing the surgical masks so I don’t think it would be a thing people would notice also I had a front tooth gap (I think it measured 2 or 3 mm) and got referred for braces, I did get them and it closed within 3 months so if you didn’t get them I think you may be blowing it out of proportion?

Reply 5

the bear

it's not like you are a toothless crone. many people think teeth gaps are kinda cute ?

Reply 6

karmaapolice

Your physical appearance has nothing to do with the career you choose.

Reply 7

artful_lounger

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You don't need perfect teeth to be a dentist. You don't need any teeth to be a dentist provided you can communicate with patients effectively still...