Today was Benjamin's first trip to the Dentist! He did so well with big sister Elena by his side. Elena was a little hesitant to go to the Dentist this morning, but knowing that she had to help Ben learn what to do at the Dentist helped her find the motivation. She did very well. She sat in the chair and let the hygienist lower the back, she then said "Ah" so the hygienist could count and brush her teeth. She got tense when the floss came out though. We only use the mini-flossers at home, so she wouldn't let the hygienist use the regular floss. Then it was Ben's turn... He also did well, even opened his mouth when the hygienist said "open" or "Ah". Elena got more tense when Dr. Reed came in, so she sat on Mommy's lap and leaned back on Dr. Reed, but both she and Ben did great for this part too. Sean and I switched the kids back and forth between us playing musical laps. We are so proud of both of them and they are super happy with their new loot!
Elena got a toothbrush with Tiana (from the Disney movie "Princess and the Frog") on it and Benjamin got a toothbrush with Winnie the Pooh on it. Elena also got a Tiana sticker; Ben got a Diego sticker. They got some kids' toothpaste (which Elena still can't use because she can't understand the concept of not swallowing the toothpaste or water... when she tries to spit, she just makes the sound), and some little flossers.
They also got to pick from the "Treasure Chest". Elena picked a rainbow colored snap-on bracelet and Ben picked a little orange ball. Both Benjamin and Elena (and Mommy) had great cleanings and check-ups! Until March, our mouths are A-OK and squared away!
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