Cleaning Those Pearly Whites

Caleb had his first trip to the dentist this past Wednesday. He was really excited to go and get a new toothbrush - it HAD to be dark blue. Oh the things that excite a 3 year old! The hygienist came out to meet us and take him back to get the cleaning. They wanted Kathryn and I to stay in the waiting room until they were finished. They said that kids do better a lot of times when the parents aren't back there with them. When they came to get me, they were just laughing. They said that Caleb did a GREAT job and that he just cracked them up. He got an x-ray and he wanted to see all his bones. Then he wanted them to listen to his heart with that little thing and then let him hear it! They had to explain to him that they only helped his teeth, not the rest of his body. The dentist said that Caleb's teeth look great and he was very pleased. He said he wished all of his patients were as good as Caleb. We walked out of there with a hand full of treats - a t-shirt, a big red balloon, a new dark blue toothbrush with Lightening McQueen on it, a matchbox car and a ring. Needless to say, Caleb's first experience at the dentist was very positive. The dentist was great and they obviously work hard at making it fun for the patients. I only hope that trips to the dentist will go just as well for many years to come. We'll have to see about that :)

Caleb with the hygienist

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