Dr. Courtney Levine describes her evolution from AACD-accredited cosmetic dentist to board-certified orthodontist. Despite building a successful fee-for-service practice with Blatchford Solutions' help and achieving accreditation, she felt unfulfilled after checking all the traditional success boxes. Her personal experience with sleep-disordered breathing treatment opened her eyes to airway issues, and she grew frustrated with cosmetic dentistry's limitations when patients needed orthodontic intervention first. She made the bold decision to sell her thriving practice in 2020 and pursue orthodontic residency, now serving as the "quarterback" for complex restorative cases.