First Dentist Appointment

Cassie was pretty excited to go to the dentist, we read books and she knew what to expect.  She happily got into the dentist chair and felt all the instruments they showed her. 

Waiting patiently while we told the nurse her history of Pierre Robin

When it came time to lean the chair back that is when she became a bit unsure of things.   I can't blame her....all of a sudden she is on her back with a light in her face.   I sat on the other side of her and held her hand.   Puppy of course came along for support. 

Bib on...getting ready

Cassie did NOT like the spinning brush to clean her teeth. She was gagging and crying. The nurse tried but then decided to go to a regular tooth brush to do the cleaning.   Cassie felt much more comfortable with this and did very well. 

Sunglasses to wear so when she is on her back the light isn't in her eyes

We also tried to have x-rays done but Cassie's mouth is so small it wasn't working.   We will try again next year.   She was a good sport in trying it.  After her cleaning the dentist came in.   He is a pediatric dentist and seemed to know a bit about Pierre Robin.  He looked in her mouth and tried counting her teeth and feeling around inside for any abnormalities, she is missing her last molars to come in and he said she may just be behind in that.  Again, Cassie's mouth is so tiny this was making her gag, her eyes were watering, it definitely wasn't pleasant but she was a trooper.  

Afterwards she got a balloon, a new pink Dora toothbrush, new toothpaste, a sucker and I took her to the book store to pick out a new book...she picked a Clifford book she has had her eye on.

All done!

She said her favorite thing about the dentist was her new pink toothbrush and her least favorite was the spinning toothbrush.  Good job at your first Dentist Appointment Cass!