We figured it was about time to take the twins to the dentist for the first time. Hannah has always gone, and the twins should have probably been going but.... The thought of attempting to convince the twins they should cooperate at the dentist when they were younger was a bit too much to handle. :) Now that they are older, they rocked the dentist, no tears or fears involved!
We prepared by pretending to go to the dentist at home prior to the appointment. I think this worked to our benefit as Aspen and Brooke behaved as though they had been to the dentist 100 times before. I also think it helps that we went to a pediatric dentist. All of the staff seem to be "kid people" and we have ALWAYS had a good experience here. (On a side note... if you practice going to the dentist at home, make sure you practice both closing and opening your mouth. We kind of overkilled the opening of the mouth and when it came time to close their mouths over the suction straw... A and B would just open wider. Ha... ha!)
I can only wish the dentist were this fun when I was younger! There are televisions in the ceilings and the kids have headphones on. I think all 3 girls could have stayed there all day!
Taylor rocked the dentist appointment as well. True to her personality she patiently waited for her sisters to finish their appointments before she demanded any attention. She is such a great baby! I am so thankful for her personality! She has made the transition to 4 kids seem so easy. Such a sweet baby with a beautiful smile!
All 3 girls were cavity free! Woo! Hoo! Hannah does such a great job brushing her teeth and John helps Aspen and Brooke every night to do the same! Looks like they are all brushing the right way! Hannah has her 6yr molars in and so they put sealant on them. Oh the exciting things they do at the dentist these days! So glad we found a dentist that is such a positive experience for the girls! In 6 months I'm sure we won't have any complaints when we have to go!
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