This past Monday I took the kids to the dentist for the first time. I’ve always felt like I should take them, but knowing Ethan’s fear of all buzzy type noise making objects made me think twice in the past. Ethan was a little nervous, and I guess Madeline was too, but WOW!!! They did awesome!
Madeline went first, and I think that was the perfect order. A way for Ethan to watch and realize it wasn’t so bad. They gave Madeline sunglasses to wear while in the chair so the light wouldn’t be too bright in her eyes. She thought that was cool. They also let her hold a princess toothbrush while they cleaned her teeth. The lady was so great with the kids. She showed them how things would feel by putting the tools on their fingernail first and talked cute with them the whole time.
And the verdict? Both kids opened wide with no complaints and no crying and no fighting and NO CAVITIES! Wu!
They told me that Madeline was the best three year old they’d ever had and proclaimed them to be the best patients of the day! She even let them pick out THREE toys from the treasure box for being so good. The kids were so happy as we left and proud of themselves for being so good and having no cavities. And how could I not be proud too. And well, let’s be honest, I was relieved! I never thought it could go so well.
Me on the other hand, I went back for myself yesterday and I do have cavities. But not only that, I’ve been grinding my teeth so much in my sleep that they said I have mini fractures in some of my teeth. Awesome. Once they get my mouth fixed up, I’ll be sporting a mouth guard when I sleep. I guess we can’t all have a perfect record at the dentist. I’m just glad my kids did!
4 comments:
Lucas will often do things he might not of if he sees his sister doing them first. So happy they did so good. Sorry about your cavities. Awesome PMM! Thanks for linking up
What a great PMM! We were just at the dentist earlier this week and both of my boys did really good as well. I told the hygienist working on my teeth that I'm so glad my kids aren't ones that freak out at the dentist.
Thanks for linking up!
It's nice to have cleared that hurdle. Nice job kids!
I am a grinder too, and insurance won't cover the guard...because it is cosmetic. Can you believe that?? They'd rather the damage be extensive I guess. I am glad your kids had such a positive experience. Our dentist does the same type of things with our kids.
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