We took Derick to his first dentist apt today. I was lucky, Jeremy and Darla were able to come with us, so one of us could be hands free if needed. But, it turns out, we didn't need it. I have to admit, I was a little nervous about how it would go, not knowing how he would do with the whole thing. Sometimes, he can be so shy and unsure with new situations. And other times, he'll just jump right in with both feet. The good news: Today he was amazing. What a confident big boy! We took him to a kid's dentist. Actually, The Kid's Dentist, in Renton.
It's the same dentist that Jeremy saw when he was a child. (Newer offices, of course) They were wonderful with him. They gave him a tour of the place, told him all about the tools, even let him try them out himself! The woman cleaning his teeth was very patient and kind....letting him try the suction tool over and over again. He let them clean his teeth, opened wide right away and followed her directions very well. He even sat still for two x-rays!!! I was soooo proud of him and I know Jeremy was too.
At dinner tonight, I asked him what his favorite part of the visit was. He said, "The bubble gum part. Cuz I wanted to scoop it up and put it in my mouth." Who knew that all it would take was some yummy flavored toothpaste to make him happy!?
We took Derick to his first dentist apt today. I was lucky, Jeremy and Darla were able to come with us, so one of us could be hands free if needed. But, it turns out, we didn't need it. I have to admit, I was a little nervous about how it would go, not knowing how he would do with the whole thing. Sometimes, he can be so shy and unsure with new situations. And other times, he'll just jump right in with both feet. The good news: Today he was amazing. What a confident big boy! We took him to a kid's dentist. Actually, The Kid's Dentist, in Renton. 
It's the same dentist that Jeremy saw when he was a child. (Newer offices, of course) They were wonderful with him. They gave him a tour of the place, told him all about the tools, even let him try them out himself! The woman cleaning his teeth was very patient and kind....letting him try the suction tool over and over again. He let them clean his teeth, opened wide right away and followed her directions very well. He even sat still for two x-rays!!! I was soooo proud of him and I know Jeremy was too.
At dinner tonight, I asked him what his favorite part of the visit was. He said, "The bubble gum part. Cuz I wanted to scoop it up and put it in my mouth." Who knew that all it would take was some yummy flavored toothpaste to make him happy!?
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Cute!
This is great! I am dreading taking Lily to her first dentist appointment. I'll be happy if it goes half as well as yours! What a big, brave boy!
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