Olivia's First Dental Appointment

A+ Olivia had her first dental appointment on July 12 at Dr. Botsford's office. She at first was excited to go. We have planned for quite a while and I have been practicing with her putting my fingers in her mouth and counting her teeth, letting her use my spin brush to immitate the polishing they do, etc. She was prepared! Well we got there, Jenna came with us for support, and she got in the chair and was fine until the hygienist layed the chair down to a laying position. Olivia did not want to lay down, she wanted to sit up. Well we got past that and then the hygienist turned the light on. Nope, that didn't fly. I had to put her own sunglasses on her and climb into the chair myself with Olivia on top of me for things to continue. After that it was pretty much good to go. She met "Mr. Thirsty" which Olivia was told to "kiss" which was the suction. She was great with the water sprayer and even the "Mr. Clean" why all Mr.?? She even let the hygienist floss her teeth, which we do at home about once a week. Then Dr. Botsford came in to check her teeth. She did great. She had a small amount of plaque on her teeth which they got rid of and then put flouride on all of her teeth. At the end she got her picture taken, a toothbrush, and she got to pick a prize out of the treasure chest. Great job Olivia!! Hopefully next time we can do it without mom in the chair :)