First Trip to the Dentist

Today was Taylor's first trip to the dentist. Our pediatrician gave us a referral to a pediatric dentist at Taylor's 2yr check-up in February. She thought it would be beneficial because he did use a pacifier. Well since Taylor will be 2 1/2 in August, we decided to make an appointment with Dr. Ann Dimick at Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry. It happened to nicely coincide with his final 2yr molars coming in (a month of short naps, grumpiness, clingyness, pain, leave it to Taylor to finish the teething process off with a bang), so it was nice to get a doctors confirmation about whats been going on in there.

At his age they don't really do much (probably because most children won't let them do anything) but our ever ready boy seemed willing and actually excited to be there. They call the visit a "lap sit" because your child usually sits in your lap while the dentist trys to seek a peek. Taylor is truly a "new experience" trooper because he sat in the big chair all by himself and laid back excited for the the movie Cars to begin. He even let the hygienist put earphones on him. The doctor came in (very sweet and great with kids) and gave him a new toothbrush, which he loved! Then while he just laid there watching the movie Cars she counted all his teeth (used the alphabet to identify each one-cute) and confirmed that all molars are through but still coming in along with some others. She said that his mouth looks fine due to the pacifier use and she didn't see any other problems-yay! She gave him a little quick fluoride (bubble-gum flavored) brushing and that was it (literally probably 10 minutes total and the whole visit was free of charge)

No visit to a doctors office is complete without a sticker or a toy. Taylor chose a little toy from the treasure box and was a happy little clam about the whole experience... if only it stayed that simple once we get older:)

The big comfy dentist chair. Pooh Bear came along too!

Waching the movie on the flatscreen above him.