from April 15, 2011
As I previously mentioned, Dylan loves brushing his teeth. Every morning, he literally begs to brush his teeth: "Mommy please please brush teef?". He really doesn't brush them for more than 10 seconds - he smiles, stares at his teeth, and just sucks the water off the toothbrush. Since Ryan was due for his next cleaning at the dentist, we decided to make an appointment for Dylan too. It was decided that Dylan would go first and as soon as he saw the room, he hopped up on the chair.
Dr. Kim, like she did with Ryan, showed Dylan all of her tools and he was mesmerized. She also brought out a big, stuffed alligator with teeth and asked Dylan to help her brush the alligators teeth and help her count them. He happily said ok, grabbed the toothbrush and got to brushing.
Once they were done doing everything to the alligator, it was Dylan's turn. The doctor turned on an episode of Dora the Explorer on a tv in the ceiling to get him to lay back and distract him, but Dylan was amazingly cooperative and totally interested in what the dentist was doing. To start, the dentist told him to open his mouth, which he did as wide as can be and said "aaaaahhhh"
Dylan did a fantastic job!!! He looked adorable in the chair and was very patient - he didn't try to get down at all , did everything the dentist asked and didn't even try to bite her, lol. His teeth look great, he has no cavities and aside from having teeth that are close together (which is not a problem except they are hard to floss), they are perfect.
Ryan went second and also did a great job - no cavities and nice, clean, healthy gums.
At one point, I thought that Ryan might fall asleep. He tucked his arms behind his head like he does at night, and didn't move or make a peep. Finally, I said "Ryan are you ok" and he said "Yes, just watching tv and relaxing" lol
I am so glad that the boys like going to the dentist and have had positive experiences so far. Our next visit is in six months.
1 comment:
I was there to witness this and couldnt believe my eyes. They kids were fantastic. They cooperated every step of the way and everything went perfectly except for the two times that grandma knocked the hanging carpet off the wall.
Ryan thank you for not telling the dentist to look at grandmas ugly teeth. I could never have imagined that kids would be that great at a dentist office. Good work Ryan and Dylan!!! xoxoxoxa
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