First trip to the Dentist

According to what I read, you are supposed to take your child to the dentist starting at age two. Um, really? Two? Maybe I am just that uneducated, but that seems a little ridiculous to me... I mean, my kids didn't even get their frst tooth until they were almost a year, and still didn't have all their teeth at age two! Needless to say, we didn't abide by that "recommendation". ;-)

But since he is 4 1/2, it really is time for him to make that trip, so about two months ago, I had Sean go with me to my dental appointment so he could see what all happens. I thought that was a genius idea! Not so much - he really could have cared less. Thank goodness we brought the ipad. :-) Last Thursday, Sean had his first trip to the Dentist! We had been talking about it all week, and had even made a friendly "wager" as to how many teeth he had (I guessed 22 and Sean guessed 20). He was fantastic at his appointment and of course had all the ladies swooning over him... such a charmer! They counted his teeth (of which he was right... 20!), brushed and flossed them. And of course, got to pick a "prize" out of the treasure chest when he was done. He was SOOOO excited about the new toothbrush (which is green with sparkles. That's it. Really? His at home is way cooler, but whatever!) ;-)

Check out my big boy...





All clean and NO cavaties!!!