Today another "first" occurred - just before our one year anniversary of arriving...the DENTIST abroad....me and both kiddos went.
I had been hearing so many bad stories about how they always want to do extra, unnecessary work on teeth and they are harsh, abrasive and unfriendly to kids. You can see why I didnt want my kids to have that kind of experience. I dreaded it, I dreaded putting them through it by choice and then having to deal with the life long repercussions of a bad dentist experience. (sounds overboard...doenst it, but I am serious, its how I felt.) My kids dont brush their teeth everyday(can you believe I admit it!?), we try, and to be honest between both kids, Em is the best about it. For the past few months she wont go to bed without brushing...but I usually just let her brush, so who knows how good of a job she does. We all have sonicare toothbrushes...because lets be honest...spending the extra money on a tool that really cleans can save big bucks at the dentist! I had no idea if our imperfect dental habits would be an issue. They dont eat very much candy, and they eat a lot of fruits and veggies and I know that could only help, but still I wasnt sure....
I am so happy to say all of my anxiously and putting it off for so long was relieved! No cavities for any of us, nothing! Exactly what every mother wants to hear! SO happy and SO relieved! All that worry for a perfect experience. I felt so silly, yet and intense relief. I guess I would rather worry like I did and have it turn out the way it did that not worry and have it be bad. anyway, doesnt matter. Just thrilled to have gotten through it.
The dentist was very nice, interactive with the kids, and really took her time, listened.
Em in the chair
Aidan's turn
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