Eliza and Sadie went to the dentist today. Six months ago, they had their very first dentist appointments. I didn't even think to bring my camera to record such a milestone. Then today, I took my camera with me to the dentist office. I felt a little silly taking pictures but I was going to do it anyway for my blog. I took a couple pictures when I realized that while I actually remembered the camera this time, I didn't check to make sure the memory stick was in it. So, no cute sitting in the dental chair pictures after all. Eliza was SO good for the hygienist and the dentist. She opened her mouth wide and did everything they asked. She was so brave. She cooperated so well that they were even able to give her a little fluoride treatment. Sadie did better than the last time. She did open her mouth and let the hygienist clean her teeth with a toothbrush, so thats good. Plus the last time she cried when the dentist wanted to look at her teeth and this time she hesitantly let him.
I REALLY like the pediatric dentist. I was so impressed the first time I went with the patience they show these little ones. The hygienist showed Sadie all her tools and said she didn't have to try them this time but she was going to let her see them. She called the water sprayer thing, Mr. Water and she let Sadie see it squirt on the floor. Then she asked Sadie if she wanted to try it. Sadie let her squirt water into her mouth. Then she showed her Mr. Thirsty. Mr. Thirsty, she explained is like a little vacuum that drinks the water in her mouth. She let Sadie feel the suction on her finger and then asked her to kiss it. She meant for Sadie to open her mouth, let Mr. Thirsty in, and then close her mouth around it, making a kissing pucker face. But Sadie just leaned over and actually kissed Mr. Thirsty. Then the hygienist showed Sadie Mr. Tickle. He is the tool with the round spinning head that polishes teeth. She let said feel the spinning on her finger. Then on her tooth. Sadie let her clean only one tooth with Mr. Tickle. Eliza got to wear sunglasses during her treatment so that the light wouldn't get in her eyes. She was so cool and relaxed!
After their cleanings, the girls picked out a toy. They both picked a plastic watch, the same prize they both picked six months ago. :) They each got a balloon and then Dr. Wood, the dentist, took a look at their teeth. Sadie said that Dr. Wood's puppy mask was so silly. Good news, they both are cavity free!!! Hooray! Also, the doc warned me to save my money because they will both need braces. :)
6 comments:
No cavities! Yay!
Braces. sigh
YIKES...Braces? I am so proud of your girls for being so good!
Just want you know there's "life after braces"!
And, I'm reminded it's time to call and make my own dental appointment!
Cute post, Terry!
I took my kids to a pediatric dentist. They loved going to the dentist. That'd be past tense. I missed a couple of those 6 month check ups when I was in grad school. They are too old for the kid dentist. They got shots. They hate him now, cause he hurt them. There is no reasoning with them on this either.
My 17 year old was supposed to need braces, too. Turns out he really doesn't. I'd save the money just in case.
So glad Sadie did so well. That gives me hope for Liam. I am going to take him now.
Yeah, I already have a referral for braces for Ladybug. Her dentist says he like to get them on as soon as possible so kids won't have to deal with them during the already awkward teen years.
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