Dentist Appointment

Today Madison had a dentist appointment. Her first appointment was around her 3rd birthday and she did okay. She let the dentist look in her mouth and count her teeth, it was merely a "happy" visit. We switched her to a pediatric dentist that someone at her preschool recommended and it was FABULOUS!

When we got there, she played in the waiting room and when we were called back she was excited. The room was painted with a mural of cute puppies playing outside. The office was so cute and friendly. The hygenist was sweet and had her play while we went over her history. Then she took a picture of Madison for her chart and she smiled a big toothy grin. Then she asked Madison if she wanted to take a picture of her teeth and she said "YES". So off to the x-ray room. She climbed up in the chair and put the lead vest on and took 2 x-rays of her teeth. Then back to the table. She met the dentist Dr. Ryan, who was amazing, and climbed up on the table. She wore little Dora sunglasses for the bright lights and let the dentist count her teeth, do a little cleaning (she didn't need much~her teeth were great), floss them, polish them, and even do a flouride treatment. I was pleasantly surprised.
Madison can be a little shy in new situations like this, but she made me so proud today. What a big girl. She earned not one but two prizes from the prize box, after delibrating for about 10 minutes she picked out two dinosaur bath toys. She is excited to go back for her six month check up. Anyone in the Sacramento Area should really check out the dentists Dr. Ryan and Dr. Rafferty, they are a mother/daughter team and absolutely wonderful!!

UPDATE

My dad is home...all tests came back great...they think that he passed a gallstone over the course of the pain between Saturday and Sunday night and has reflux. So a big change in lifestyle for him with eating and exercise and sleeping and taking some pills to help with the reflux.


PLUS Madison went to the dentist for the first time today. It went great. She let the dentist look in her mouth, count her teeth and check out the health of her teeth and gums. She was a little shy at first but really loved looking at the little mirror and playing with the air instrument. I will post photos later.

That's all for now...goodnight!