He did fantastic!! I was a little worried with his sensitive gag reflex that he might puke on the dental hygienist the moment they put anything in his mouth. I actually warned them verbally when I made the appointment, on all his forms and again this morning.
They were beyond great with him, asking him in the lobby if he had any questions (he didn't have questions, but bragged at his brushing ability). Then took him into the room and explained all the tools that would be in his mouth, let him touch everything, offered him some rubber gloves to play with.
They proceeded with the cleaning, the counting his teeth and his x-rays. Now the bad news... he has one cavity that needs treatment between is two front teeth (that appointment is next month) and another one that just needs monitoring. The dentist said his teeth are really scrunched together, so we can expect to have orthodontia in the future and that it is why there were cavities. We should start flossing now because his teeth are so close together.
He was so happy to get his goody bag and pick out a toy and stickers. I neglected to tell him about what the "sugar bugs" means for him next month. But he was busy showing everyone at school his clean smile.
Man I'm glad to get that appointment over with and with zero drama. Now to hope for the same next month....
I'm so proud of my little boy. Not happy to hear about possible ortho treatments in the future but....what are you gonna do? At least he made it without crying or puking.
ReplyDeleteWell, it is evident that you've done an excellent job in preparing him for the visit. That next visit for a cavity treatment will surely be a breeze now 'coz it seems like he enjoyed that dental visit! That's definitely a good way to start things.
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