Emma's First Dentist Visit

Although Emma's first dentist visit actually happened on Dec 11, 2009 I didn't get the cell phone pictures transferred from my cell phone until recently so I am a couple of months late posting this. Sorry...

So for our first dental visit I made the appointment together. I went first so that Emma could see what was being done to me and that I was doing just fine even with all the instruments going into my mouth. She spent some time playing with this huge dog who had huge teeth and several brushes for the kids to play with. Emma did a great job brushing his teeth and then observing me. We took a rushed bathroom break in between and Emma got to push the button to take my X-ray. Not only this but we lucked out by getting a Polish dental hygienist who is also named Kasia. She spoke to Emma in Polish so I think this helped as well. When it was her turn Emma was a trouper. She didn't cry or make a fuss. She opened wide and let them use the instruments to polish her teeth with purple berry flavor of course. The dental hygienist flossed her teeth and put a fluoride treatment on. The dentist came shortly after to check Emma's teeth. She has nice healthy teeth with no cavities. That is thanks to our diligent brushing. Emma gets her teeth brushed three times a day. In the morning after breakfast, at lunch in daycare (which she does herself) and before bedtime. I guess our efforts are paying off. The bad news is that she inherited my small mouth and will not have enough room for all her permanent teeth since there is crowding already. I actually have three teeth that never grew in and one that I had surgically removed do to the same issue. The dentist told me that they give mouth spacers that widens the jaw to allow for all the teeth to fit. They no longer pull teeth. So we know we are in for some heavy duty dental bills in the future... Both the dentist and dental hygienist were so impressed with how well Emma did she got a glove face balloon with a floss string and a toy on the way out. the Dental Hygienist said it was a pleasure to work with someone so young that is so well behaved and lets them do their work so easily. Great job Emma - we are very proud...