Today, RC got to go to the dentist again. She did SO well. She opened wide and looked up so the dentist could count her teeth. She bit down so the dentist could see her bite. She smiled, laughed, talked and didn't cry or act a bit worried. It was a great visit. They all commended her on being such a good patient and said they might even try a cleaning next time.
The room was very comfortable, just two chairs and the dentist and I sat knee to knee with RC on my lap. Normally, they have the child face the parent and lean back, but RC wanted to face the dentist and just look up when asked.
The dentist says she has small teeth and a small mouth. If she gets small adult teeth, we'll be ok. If she doesn't, well, I guess we'll have to make sure she gets good orthodontia. Her teeth looked clean and the dentist saw the bumps for the rest of her molars - whenever they finally decide to peek through.
RC loved the office and loved her balloon that she got for doing everything the dentist asked. She asked about the xray machine and I assured her that they'd take pictures of her teeth someday, but not today. She wanted to lie down on the tables in the normal exam area, but that wasn't on the docket either. She seemed a bit bummed that she didn't get a toothbrush, which I find really amusing since she has quite a collection from the ones we bought for Japan, ones we've been given by family, ones we've been given by dentists, etc. She wanted one more, but was ok with "maybe next time."
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