Julia and Ella went to the dentist for the first time, and did great! (None of you need to pay any attention to the fact that Julia is almost 4 and is just now going to the dentist. . .) Julia was extra prepared thanks to a Dora (the Explorah!) book from the library. She got right up there and let them go to town. They got those teeth all cleaned up and even took x-rays! They did find one little cavity, so we'll be heading back in a couple of weeks to get that filled. Once she was done, Julia got to pick a prize out of the treasure chest. I kid you not, Ella looked at the treasure chest, at the dentist chair, back at the chest, and then climbed right up on that chair. She was READY FOR A PRIZE. And she did awesome as well - let the hygienist look in her mouth, practice brushing, clean her teeth, and even floss. And she got her prize.
I have great kids, did you know that?
Thursday, March 29, 2012
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That is so adorable! I love how Ella seems to watch Julia (from what I can tell) and in most cases decides that that must be a good plan! I have to agree, you do have good kids. Props to you! Way to be a good mom!
I haven't been to the dentist in over 2 years... pretty sure I have more than 1 cavity. *sigh* Maybe they need to start offering big kid prizes? =) Glad your girls had a good experience!
Maybe you can answer a question I've had for some time now...why do baby teeth cavities get filled?
~Amanda
Amanda, I'm not 100% sure. I do know that the dentist said cavities grow fast in baby teeth, so it's best to get it filled right away.
Julia is almost 4, right? If the cavity is in a back tooth, she might not lose it until she is 10 or older. You don't want to let a cavity fester for 6 years. Also, they can't pull them that early because the other teeth would slide around and cause major problems. At least that is what I understand, being a non-dentist, but not an anti-dentite.
Brilliant, Melissa!
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