We went to the pediatric dentist this morning. This is something I've been meaning to do but haven't, so when I called around yesterday, I ended up choosing Chloe's dentist and they had an appointment for today. We arrived at the address that was on the paperwork that I filled out from an online download (his new patient info) to discover an empty dental office with locked door. I called the number and no one answered. In a panic, I called Ellen, but she didn't answer. Superdave saved the day--he directed me right to the new office. Dennis happily went in and sat down at the table with two other boys near his age. Having never been to a pediatric dentist's office, I wasn't sure of the protocol. Do I go back there with him? Do I wait out here? The waiting room had a few kid-less moms around, so I didn't know what to do. When they called his name, I asked if I needed to go back with him. The hygienist told me it was up to me, so I asked Dennis if he wanted me to go with him. He thought for a minute and then said "no, you stay out here" and pointed an authoritative finger at the chairs. I obeyed. About 15 minutes later, I heard a call for "Dennis' mommy", and I went over, thinking he'd asked for me, and he came running out holding a bag and shouting "they cleaned all my teeth!". They told me he was wonderful, doing everything they asked him to do and being very sweet to them. Said he was the best patient of the day. I'm so proud. I'm also proud that his teeth are in great shape, no cavities or signs of a cavity in the future. The dentist did warn me that his upper teeth might be a tad crowded but that we'd worry about that much later--he isn't concerned as of yet. Let's hope he gets Daddy's jaws and teeth and not Mommy's (which have been extensively corrected with appliances, braces, and major surgery)!
The employees at the clinic had a great time with his famous name. I love when someone actually gets that, especially if it's a younger person!
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