We finally scheduled McKinley's first dentist appointment. Even though her pediatrician first inquired whether or not she had seen the dentist at her two-year well check, I'm glad we waited. It was such a positive experience, which took me by surprise. A couple days prior, it's all she could talk about. She was so excited! But what I didn't expect was that her excitement never wavered. I was for certain she'd hesitate once she got in the chair. Rochelle, our dental hygienist, was completely amazing with her. And I'm sure the television playing cartoons played a small part too. But overall, she did very well following directions and never got scared.
Rochelle begins by letting McKinley pick out a new toothbrush.
She chose a red, Eeyore toothbrush.
Having a television playing MickeyMouse Clubhouse certainly helped distract her.
Time to put on the safety glasses.
McKinley wanted rubber gloves, just like Rochelle.
Getting x-rays.
She also wanted a face mask, just like Doc McStuffins.
Too cute!
McKinley proudly shows me her swag bag from the dentist.
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