Yesterday was Aubrey's first trip to the dentist. As a child I went to this dentist office, but boy did it look different than what I had remembered! The office was decorated in an ocean theme and was complete with everything from things to climb on and through, fish tank (which I remember was the only real fun thing), TVs on the ceilings, book corners, and a video game station. Yikes! I don't think any child could be that afraid of the dentist with that many gadgets all around!!
We walked in and Aubrey was nervously excited. She walked in cautiously and went straight to a chair and started watching the movie that was playing.
When they called us in Aubrey was given some fun St. Patrick's Day necklaces and bracelet. You couldn't wipe the smile off her face :).
Aubrey was a champ and was so calm and very compliant with everything that they asked her to do. She sat in the chair and got her x-rays very still and was polite when she had to speak.
She was happy to lay back while they checked her teeth with her cool shades on.
Unfortunately, luck has not found us on the last few St. Patrick's Days and it continued this year as well. Aubrey has her momma's teeth...close together and apparently made of chalk. It's really too bad but Aubrey has some cavities in between some teeth that need fixing :(. It won't be fun watching Aubrey have to go through all the process of fixing those pearly whites, but it will be for the best.
Overall, it was a pretty great first trip to the dentist. At least she's not afraid of going back...yet :-/.
What a champion! I know a lot of kids can be quite the Nervous Nellies on their first dental trip, but Aubrey's upfront behavior on her first trip proves just how brave she is. I guess it helped that her hygienist and dentist were very welcoming, huh? Also, I hope the cavities have been dealt with by now. All the best!
ReplyDeleteEunice Greer @ Downtown Dental, LLC