And that's just what Elena did on her first dental appointment today. Kind of. She loved it, hated it and when all was said and done... she survived. Truthfully, she couldn't really decide. She loved so many things -- from the the coolest waiting room ever (complete with toy kitchen, bean bags and baskets full of toys and books) and the exam room that had movies on the ceiling (for when the dental chairs tip back) to the strawberry-flavored dentist gloves and special sunglasses.
She still wasn't totally keen on the 'teeth counting' (aka exam) or 'tooth-painting' (aka flouride), but she endured. She was rewarded with a new toothbrush, dental floss, three stickers, a toy from the treasure chest and a BOX of tooth care suggestions for Mommy to read. Her dentist specializes in pediatric dentisty exclusively. As if is there were doubt based on THAT description. :)
In all, it was very sweet and Elena did a good job. She's a little skittish because of her doctor appointment history, but I was very proud of her. So proud in fact, that I snapped photos in the dentist office. (Oh, she's one of THOSE moms)
Now we have to look forward to the first cleaning in six months. (Hail Mary, full of Grace)
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