The Dentist

This morning was the kids 6 month check up and cleaning at the dentist.

I love our dentist's office.....they are a pediatric office and it is such a fun experience every time we've gone!

Zoe was a big girl and went for her cleaning and talk with the dentist all by herself. Her check up went smoothly and the best news NO cavities - she hasn't had one yet (but then again I'm 32 and have never had one either). Zoe has lost 3 teeth in 6 months and has 3 more that are just about ready to fall out. The dentist gave her some friendly advise for getting them out....now to see if she does what he said.

Zachary was such a little man today. He followed Amy into the room, climbed up on the chair and did everything she told him to. He put headphones on and watched a movie while she cleaned his teeth....OH can't forget he wore sunglasses because the light was so bright. As soon as Amy turned on the light to clean his teeth he opened his mouth -- it was really funny. Zach has an extra tooth (we've known this for a long time now) but because of the extra tooth they decided now was the time to run x-rays to see what his permanent teeth will look like. He was brave and sat just how he was told, he didn't move a muscle! When the dentist came in to look at them he saw that on the same side where the extra tooth is he was missing a permanent tooth. They then took another x-ray at a higher angle and found it BUT it is much further up in his mouth then the others. I don't know what this means and to be honest I didn't ask - I was just happy they found one. Before they found it, the dentist was telling me all of what would have to be done to Zach if he didn't see it - it was a lot, so to know it was there made me happy not to have another worry on my plate.

The check up went so well for both kids.....it was a good visit and we don't get many of those ;-)