Olivia: First Dental Encounter
So, today Olivia had her first visit to the dentist. I had no idea that kids visited dentists this young, but our pediatrician recommended it at our last visit, and we figured that we may as well get her used to the idea. Plus, we're trying to encourage more regular tooth-brushing, and thought that some serious dental attention might encourage a bit more focus.
Olivia was shy and reluctant as usual, warming up after 5 or so minutes to the bubbly dental assistant. O. did great, following instructions, opening and closing, answering questions, sitting still, etc... until it was time for the actual DENTIST, of course, when she became uneasy again... who was this guy, anyway?
All went well, her teeth are in primo condition, and she seemed to enjoy the experience on the whole. When I left her this afternoon with Olga and Emma, she and Emma were tearing through the house, bringing babies [stuffed animals] from her room into the big [dentist's] chair in the living room where Olga [the dentist] was administering teeth cleanings... who knew that elephants and frogs and flamigos and beetles all need to pay more attention to their dental hygiene??



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