Lily had her first visit to the dentist on Wednesday. While Julie was in another chair in the office getting some fillings replaced, I sat with the Pinger while the hygienist examined her. Kristine (the hygienist) was great with Lily. She was very gentle, sitting down next to her, showing her and letting her touch her "tools of the trade"...at least all the ones without sharp points and edges. But once the rubber gloves started to go on, Lily began to panic...apparently remembering her visit to the doctor on Monday to get some blood drawn. Tears began to well up, a whimpering cry came out of her mouth, and her arms reached out for dad to save her. Kristine wisely took the gloves off and we assured Lily that she wasn't going to get poked. After that, Lily did fine as Kristine looked at her teeth. She had trouble seeing her upper teeth, so we had to hold Lily on her back and put her head in the hygienist's lap. That's when the crying really started...which was actually good since her mouth was wide open. In the end, Lily's teeth looked great. And she got two new toothbrushes and a "Finding Nemo" sticker as parting gifts.Thursday, January 18, 2007
First Visit to the Dentist
Lily had her first visit to the dentist on Wednesday. While Julie was in another chair in the office getting some fillings replaced, I sat with the Pinger while the hygienist examined her. Kristine (the hygienist) was great with Lily. She was very gentle, sitting down next to her, showing her and letting her touch her "tools of the trade"...at least all the ones without sharp points and edges. But once the rubber gloves started to go on, Lily began to panic...apparently remembering her visit to the doctor on Monday to get some blood drawn. Tears began to well up, a whimpering cry came out of her mouth, and her arms reached out for dad to save her. Kristine wisely took the gloves off and we assured Lily that she wasn't going to get poked. After that, Lily did fine as Kristine looked at her teeth. She had trouble seeing her upper teeth, so we had to hold Lily on her back and put her head in the hygienist's lap. That's when the crying really started...which was actually good since her mouth was wide open. In the end, Lily's teeth looked great. And she got two new toothbrushes and a "Finding Nemo" sticker as parting gifts.
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It is good that the hygeniest was so good with Lily. She will remember that experience always. Maybe not consciously but in the back of her mind at least, and she will not be afraid of the dentist.
She does have pretty teeth.
Take care. See you on Sunday. Rose
KURT & JULIE:
FINALLY GOT AROUND TO PULLING UP THE BLOG..03/27/07.
LILY LOOKS SO PRECIOUS SITTING IN THE DENTAL CHAIR.
MOM & WANDA
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