The Dentist

Chase had his first routine dentist visit this last week! He chipped his front teeth really bad back in August 2012 and our regular dentist recommended an awesome pediatric dentist to take him to. So we went, were super impressed with this dentist and his staff, and Chase screamed at the top of his lungs all the way through the procedure even though we sedated him. Since we now have dental insurance I thought it was probably time that we revisit said dentist and start doing regular check ups and cleanings.

Needless to say, after the way it all went down last summer I was pretty nervous about how Chase would handle the experience. We talked about it that morning and practiced opening wide. When we got the office, which is decorated to look like the inside of Nemo's tank, Chase immediately started playing with toys. Then he sat on my lap and we read a few stories. Chase turned to me and said enthusiastically, "I like the dentist!" (You know, before anything dental went down).

Not only is this dentist great with kids, but his entire staff are as well. This sweet hygienist took her time with Chase, explaining what all the different tools did and letting Chase touch them and get comfortable. Once she was ready to start cleaning, Chase told her a few times, "Okay, but be really careful." And she was.

 Then while waiting to see the actual dentist another gal made him this balloon sword, which he was super psyched about! Then the dentist took a quick look and we were done! Chase reiterated, "I like the dentist!"

First trip to the dentist: SUCCESS!