A visit to the dentist

This morning we made a family visit to the dentist. Both Jackson and Aubrin were a bit nervous, but Todd and I assured them that it would be fine. Both kids were concerned that they would have to get a shot.



Once we got to the office and checked in, Jackson was called back first. He brought his good friend Woody with him for support. Jackson decided that he wanted Todd to go with him. Aubrin and I stayed in the waiting room coloring. Jackson was a champ. He had x-rays and a full cleaning without any problems. He loved having the water squirted in his mouth and then sucked out with the straw. Jackson came back out in the waiting room excited to show Aubrin what he picked from the treasure box. A few minutes later they called Aubrin back.

Aubrin wasn't as excited as Jackson was to go back, but she went. Aubrin didn't want to sit in the chair by herself so I sat with her. Melissa, the hygienist was great. She knew Aubrin was so nervous so she was very patient. She asked Aubrin if she wanted to take a ride in the chair. Aubrin thought it was great going up and down. Finally Aubrin agreed to sit like a big girl all by herself. She opened her mouth so Melissa could look in, but Aubrin said, "Don't touch." Dr. McNutt came in to see Aubrin. She said, "Hi Doc Nut." She didn't want him to touch her either. He was able to look in her mouth and see her bite. So, Aubrin didn't getting a cleaning today, but hopefully she will feel more comfortable next time. It was a good start!

Aubrin was excited to pick out of the treasure box and show Jackson what she got. When we got back to the car the kids were surprised to see that the Tooth Fairy left them both small treasures in the car for being so brave.