Dental Appointments

It was time for the boys to go to their six month dental check-ups on Tuesday, July 23. The night before we were talking about going to the dentist at dinner and how they would need to open up their mouth really wide so the dentist can check all their teeth. So, Garytt was practicing opening up really wide. It was a little intense.

  The next morning, we went to the dentist. I really like using a pediatric dentist because the staff is so good with the little kids. Each time we come in they try to add something new to the procedure, but if the child resists, they back off to their comfort level. Garytt was first up in the chair.


Time to lay back!


Miss Karla was exceptionally good, especially considering this is the first time Garytt would get to experience the actually polisher. Previously, they techs would just brush his teeth with a regular toothbrush, so this was a big step! She did a great job showing him all the tools first. She did brush with a regular brush first, just in case the polisher didn't go well.


Next, it was time to try the polisher and see how Garytt handled it.


They also used the rinse tool and the suction straw.


Let me just say that Garytt rocked it! Miss Karla was even super impressed. He did so well, that she recommended that he graduate from the individual room and move out to the bay with the big kids!

After that, it was Westyn's turn. His exam was a lot shorter and much harder for me to get pictures because he still does the lap exams where I have to hold him. But he did a great job, too!


After the glowing report from the dentist, both boys earned tokens for the toy towers. They were pretty excited!


Another successful trip to the dentist!