I had tons of work done on my teeth growing up. I had braces twice for years at a time, I had appliances that I had to crank every day to widen my mouth to make room for teeth coming in, I had upper and lower jaw surgery that took a whole year to heal from, I mean I have been through the worst of the worst!
I had very little confidence in myself growing up. My teeth were growing in wrong and my jaws were completely misaligned. I didnt like smiling because my smile was extremely gummy, and when I did smile, Id cover my mouth with my hand as I laughed. My jaws made my chin look huge and so Id tilt my chin a certain way in photos to hide it. I couldnt even eat correctly! My front teeth didnt touch at all. Something as simple as eating pizza with my friends was so embarrassing. I couldnt bite into anything.
The summer before my senior year of high school completely changed everything for me. This is when I had my jaw surgery. I kid you not, I look like a robot on my x-ray. My surgery left me with teeth that actually could function when I bit into a sandwich, a natural looking chin and a way less gummy smile. I was a new girl! Everyone at school commented on how different I looked and how much happier I seemed. I became myself that summer. The outgoing, fun loving, big smiling girl I knew I was inside.
That feeling of finally being able to be yourself and let your soul be free, its life changing. I knew right then I want to help others feel the same. I knew I was good at art and building things. Using my hands to create magic is what I was good at.
I am so blessed to be doing something that I love everyday and to be helping others gain confidence in themselves. That smile when my patients look in the mirror at their results is so rewarding. I only do dentistry that comes from the heart because Ive been there. Im here for you.
My husband, my fur babies Rho & Ray, my family, the outdoors, going on adventures, exploring different cultures, cooking (and with cooking I obviously also love eating), fishing, kayaking, skiing, four wheeling, gardening, caring for my plant babies, interior decorating, art, coffee and of course football. GO BUCKS!
Dr. Massa attended undergrad at Wright State University in Dayton, OH and graduated with honors. Without taking any breaks in between, she attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus, OHand graduated Cum Laude. During school she received extensive training in all aspects of dentistry: oral surgery (extractions & wisdom teeth), restorative (fillings), fixed and removable prosthodontics (crown/bridge/dentures), Invisalign, endodontics (root canals), pediatrics, periodontics (gum tissue), and cosmetic dentistry (smile design).
After dental school Dr. Massa continued her education while practicing as a dentist. She completed a 1 year course at Miami Valley Hospital where she became certified in IV Conscious Sedation. She attended multiple courses with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics to become a master esthetic injector (botox and filler).
Dr. Massa truly believes in continued education and in keeping up to date with the constant new innovations in dentistry. She plans to expand her skill set to include implants and other advanced procedures. Her goal is to keep as many procedures in-house as possible.
