Let me set the stage for you. If you know me, than you will know how nervous the dentist makes me. I have HORRIBLE teeth. I spent way too much time at the dentist when I was younger. I don't have the best dental habits, I only brush once a day, but try to floss 2-3 times a day. Bad teeth run in my family, so from the start I have tried very hard to keep Sammy's teeth in tip top shape in order to spare him from my fate.
Last Wednesday we had the long awaited first dentist appointment. I had to wake Sammy up from a sound sleep (probably my fist clue as to how my afternoon would go). The whole way over to the dentist I tried to play up how fun it was and how they were going to take pictures of his teeth. Sammy has been so funny lately in identifying stores. Stater Bros. is in the same parking lot as the dentist, so we had a bit of a struggle in not going to Staters bit to the dentist. That power struggle followed us into the office. As we walked in Sammy proceeded to throw his body onto the floor- crying how scared he was. The very nice and understanding receptionist kinda giggled and wrote me up a referral for a pediatric dentist.
The ped. dentist was able to get us in first thing the next morning. I was so happy that he threw his little fit (don't ever tell him that). The ped dentist was great. The waiting room was geared for kids. They had his favorite movie playing ion the chair. It was perfect. I guess it was also pretty nice that he was enjoying himself too. His teeth look great. A small chip from one of his many spills, but nothing to worry about. We were a bit concerned about the antibiotic damage, but the dentist said they looked great.
Last Wednesday we had the long awaited first dentist appointment. I had to wake Sammy up from a sound sleep (probably my fist clue as to how my afternoon would go). The whole way over to the dentist I tried to play up how fun it was and how they were going to take pictures of his teeth. Sammy has been so funny lately in identifying stores. Stater Bros. is in the same parking lot as the dentist, so we had a bit of a struggle in not going to Staters bit to the dentist. That power struggle followed us into the office. As we walked in Sammy proceeded to throw his body onto the floor- crying how scared he was. The very nice and understanding receptionist kinda giggled and wrote me up a referral for a pediatric dentist.
The ped. dentist was able to get us in first thing the next morning. I was so happy that he threw his little fit (don't ever tell him that). The ped dentist was great. The waiting room was geared for kids. They had his favorite movie playing ion the chair. It was perfect. I guess it was also pretty nice that he was enjoying himself too. His teeth look great. A small chip from one of his many spills, but nothing to worry about. We were a bit concerned about the antibiotic damage, but the dentist said they looked great.
He was so good. The assistant was so impressed with the way he kept his mouth open the whole cleaning
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Wow he looks so big in those pictures, I cannot believe how fast he is growing. I read the comments about him talking, I still picture him barely knowing how to walk. I miss you guys hope Steve is doing well with his new job. Love you
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