First Time in the Dental Chair

These days, Ramsey doesn't have as many "firsts" as he used to.   On Wednesday, Ramsey had his tush in the dental chair for the first time.   He'd been to the dental office before, but only either with his class on a field trip or with me, patiently waiting in the lobby (playing Legos).

I had noticed a cavity on his left incisor, right at the gum line.  I knew it wasn't going to be good if I could actually SEE it.  Ugh.   And, it confirmed that he inherited Eric's and my teeth.  Poor kid.

The outcome was even more unexpected and awful than I'd once thought; instead of one cavity, doc saw FIVE, without even doing X-rays.     😓

Short-term plan:  MORE brushing (after every stinkin' meal).... with toothpaste that has fluoride... and flossing.  And, less sweets.

The plan: set up small appointments to get Ramsey acclimated to the dental office.  If he'll sit with his mouth open and not freak out, we'll start on the fillings.  If not... we have to figure out a Plan B.   I'm thinking a Kindle with a movie or headphones playing Enya for relaxation.