Today was a fun morning.
I got to take all four boys to the Dentist.
Chandler and Brighton are champs at this, but it was Maverick's first official cleaning since he just turned three. He originally was on the schedule as a "baby" visit, but I thought he could handle a cleaning. I sat next to him (Jamison in my lap) and he was a little unsure at first.
The hygienist did her best to relax him by showing him each tool that she was going to use before starting and let him touch them. He even squirted the water squirter (and got a little carried away with that!). He was timid about it, but didn't cry or become uncooperative. This was especially impressive since the young boy next to him was crying, hitting, and screaming, all while trying to be held by his grandmother? who was promising a trip to McDonalds if he would cooperate.
After the cleaning, Dr. Dave came and gave his inspection. The good news is that Maverick's teeth look great...no cavities. The bad news is that he has a cross-bite in several locations. His upper jaw is very narrow, like his Daddy's (and Chandler's) and he will most likely need orthodontic work in the future. Better start saving now!
Both Chandler and Brighton had good checkups. Chandler will be back in one month for a sealant on his permanent molars and also for another Orthodontic recheck, but more on that later...
2 comments:
It’s good to see your boys managing well on their dentist time. While he looked uneasy at first, it’s quite impressive that he didn’t even make a fuss about the whole procedure. Hopefully, his future dental trips will be as excellent as this. Btw, watch out for those cross-bites. I hope it won’t need any orthodontic work in the future. Good day!
George McEvoy @ Dr. McEvoy
Having a friendly and accomodating hygienist can be a huge help in fighting a child's nervousness for their first dental trip. And though Maverick was pretty hesitant about the procedure at first, his quick change in behavior after his talk with the hygienist proves he's a real trooper. Good job, boys!
Eunice Greer @ Downtown Dental, LLC
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