Dentist

A couple of months ago we took Hayden to the dentist for the first time (yes, we know we were behind on it) and she did really great. The pediatric dentist office we went to was so well-run and organized. It was a great experience for both Hayden and me.

The lobby had books and games (including iPads on the wall) and a huge spaceship and little slides. We kept ourselves well entertained until it was time to meet with the hygienist. When we went back the exam room we found another iPad mounted to the wall that was pre-loaded with kid apps. The hygienist was great with communicating to Hayden exactly what she was doing. There was a TV mounted to the ceiling with kid shows, she got to pick out what flavor of teeth cleaner she wanted, and she got to pick out the toothbrush she got to take home. We took a bunch of x-rays and then we got to see the dentist. The dentist was equally wonderful and after looking at Hayden's teeth explained how happy she was with how spaced out Hayden's teeth are. She said that the more space in between their teeth the better because it allows the bigger adult teeth to come in more easily.

At the end of the appointment they took a picture of the dentist and Hayden together (that they mailed to us later that week), she got a bag of treats, and four little "coins" for being such a big girl that she got to use to get a prize in the lobby.  At the very end she also got a balloon!  Whew!!

Her dentist experience was much different than mine was as a kid. She really loved it and has already asked when she'll get to go back!  Success!!  (Big shout-out to Matt for researching online and finding a great dentist for our girls).

Are we at the dentist - or on the moon?!?

Playing with the iPad in the waiting room

The dentist "counting" her teeth.

The dentist is SO relaxing...