Dentist

Since our last dental debacle, we have been searching through different options of dental care in our area.   There are many wonderful places outside of our city, but we really wanted to stay as local as possible.  I called several different places and finally re-called one office, made an appointment for one daughter, then asked about what could be done for my other child.   People are much more open to working with you when you are an investment! ; )

These were the cutest little child sized benches in the waiting area!

Charlotte was so, so, so happy to finally have her turn with the dentist.  Sam and I were allowed to go back, but it is not something they want to continue.  We'll see. ; )

In the picture above, I am asking C what a dentist looks like.  I asked FL in the picture below.  The mother and son behind them were very amused by our girls.

Here, the girls are both doing dental work on their stuffed animals...

Overall the visit went well.  C was nervous, but let them do everything they needed to do.  She has some spots on her teeth that might be stains, but we are going to watch and brush the heck out of them in the meantime.  I do give the girls gummy omega 3 vitamins (good for brain/emotional health for kiddos that haven't had optimal nutrition), and gummies are the worst.  I hate to sub the drops for this because they love their vitamins so much that they FREAK OUT if we miss them.   C even makes sure I take my vitamins and give the dog her medicine, etc......   They don't forget!

The dentist reviewed FLs X-rays and examined her teeth.  The plan is basically the same as the other dentist, but they are going to leave FLs front tooth alone at this point and not do anything reconstructive, which is fine.   She will have everything done at one of the local hospitals at one time.  I hate to put her under twice in one year, but it has to be done.  Unfortunately, the wait is long and it will not take place until the end of September.  She's started complaining of pain off and on again (She never tells me, I usually figure out that is what is bothering her), so I may see if they have a wait list to move it up.  I'm glad it's scheduled, though!

They asked me if we flossed the girls teeth.  I told them I was doing good to keep the girls clean, clothed and fed.  Surely I'm not the only parent that doesn't floss their preschoolers' teeth regularly?!  Or never?!!!

The best part was that C got her much coveted little plastic bag!  She's been weeping over not having one like "Fo'a Yin" any time she gets a little tired or cranky.  ; ).  All is right with the world now.  : )

But, good night, I don't have time to floss their teeth!  I barely get to bush my own twice a day!