The boys finally had their dental appointments this morning.  They both were happy playing in the waiting room, then Logan was called into the exam room first.  Connor and I were called shortly after.  As this was Connor’s first visit, we received some introduction and had our picture taken for a souvenir photo certificate.  The hygienist then took Connor over to have x-rays taken.  Connor whined a bit but did open his mouth just wide enough to bite the film strip for two front teeth x-rays.  We then returned to the exam room for cleaning, and I let Connor sit on me again for this part as well.  Connor did not like something in his mouth and he cried while the hygienist quickly cleaned his teeth.  He then cried again when she placed fluoride on his teeth.  However Connor stopped crying as soon as she announced being done; even the hygienist thought that it was funny how quickly he stopped.  When the dentist looked at his teeth, Connor did not like that either, but since the exam was quick, he recovered fast too.

     Logan initially sat on the exam chair by himself, but was whining when asked to have teeth cleaned.  According to Stuart, the hygienist was a bit too cautious and thorough, giving Logan too many choices.  Logan ended up sitting on Stuart who was on the exam chair; but he did go through the cleaning with just a little bit of whining.  Then it was time for the first x-ray for Logan; Stuart was firm telling Logan to follow instruction, so Logan had the films taken without any complaints.

    The exams and x-rays were all good; both boys did not have any cavities.  Logan and Connor were excited given some cool stickers and toothbrushes.  They were happy to go find a toy from the basket as a reward afterward too.  It was a good visit today, and we don’t have to go back for 6 months now.