Stella's First Visit to the Dentist

Stella had her first visit to the dentist today and surprisingly, she did well. She let them do everything to her except take x-rays, which is fine by us because we don't think there is a need for x-rays at this age considering she doesn't have her permanent teeth yet.

She first watched Dada get his teeth cleaned and then it was her turn. She sat on Dada's lap and leaned back while they examined her teeth and polished them. She didn't want them to floss her teeth when asked. She even let them put Mr. Thirsty (aka, the suction hose) and Mr. Spray in her mouth without a fight! Considering her last few experiences with doctors and her refusal to have her blood pressure measured (because she doesn't like the cuff squeezing her arm), Mama was very surprised how well this first visit to the dentist went. She is due back in 6 months!

She left with rings for her fingers and a Princess Ariel toothbrush in pink and purple, her favorite colors! She liked the visit so much that she didn't want to leave and was in a bad mood when they got home and sat on the steps of the garage sulking, refusing to come inside. Too funny!

Unfortunately, Dada forgot to take the camera so we don't have any pictures of Stella at the dentist office, but Mama took a picture of Stella modeling the rings she got from the dentist's office when she got home (see pic above).