Yesterday THIS BOY had a dentist appointment to get two fillings done. BTW, NONE of my 4 older children have had fillings, only numbers 5 and 6. Either the good teeth gene is being watered down or I have gotten lazy in the checking their tooth brushing skills department.
Anyway, THIS BOY had, unfortunately, had two fillings previously, but did great. However, yesterday was a no-go!! He got situated in the chair, was getting his dose of happy air, got his shot of numbing medicine and then the assistant decided to put in a movie for him to watch. I don't know if that was what made things go downhill, but that's when it started.
Mr. Dentist comes in and is ready to get to work. They try a couple of devices to help THIS BOY keep his mouth open to no avail. OK, just keep your mouth open and we'll work that way. THIS BOY couldn't/wouldn't keep his mouth open. Tried the devices again...gag, sputter, no way. Try without again....couldn't/wouldn't keep his mouth open. Mr. Dentist gives up and says we will have to try the pediatric dentist who has more tricks up his sleeve. As we are leaving the dentist office, THIS BOY with the numb mouth is upset that he didn't get a prize!! I think Mr. Dentist needs a prize!
1 comment:
Love your blog!
My son was the same way at the dentist when he was younger - even the pediatric dentist was challenged by my little sweetie. Once he bit the hygienist (on purpose). Had to be completely sedated for fillings. But now that he is 12 he actually loves going to the dentist and does a great job. So there is hope (bribery helps :)).
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