First Dentist Check-Up

On Friday Megan had her first dentist visit.  She had been looking forward to this day all week.  The characters in some of her favorite shows visit the dentist so I think knowing that got her really excited.  Plus, it gave her a chance to do something new.  It made her feel extra special to have all the attention on her in a safe environment.  On the way in she told me she didn't want to talk to the dentist or the lady so we brought some pictures of her birthday party to show instead and to help break the ice!

I had my cleaning first and then it was Megan's turn.  We both had the same hygienist, Sue.  Sue was so sweet to Megan so she had no reason to be afraid.  Megan watched my cleaning closely and even held my hand for me at times.  When it was her turn she excitedly climbed up on the chair and even Daddy and Owen were able to make it to the cleaning.  Sue went over all the different tools that would be used, they tried out the chair, Megan got fun sunglasses to wear and then counted her teeth.  Megan chose cinnamon toothpaste (probably because she's heard of cinnamon before when we bake and use on toast and oatmeal).  Sue polished and flossed her teeth and taught Megan how to use the spitting straw.  Megan sat so still - a model patient!

At first Sue had me nervous because she said she noticed something dark on one of Megan's teeth.  It turned out to just be a blueberry!  Whew!

  

 

Then the dentist gave one final check to make sure everything was in line.  He said the teeth were beautiful and there was great spacing between every tooth which will be great once the permanent teeth start coming in!

According to John, Megan was showing off her teeth to him all afternoon long!  She must have been proud of her pearly whites!  Let's hope every dentist visit goes this smoothly!