Mason's first dentist appointment

Mason and I had a dentist appointment today. It was Mason's first dentist appointment! Mama was pretty sure that Mason wasn't going to like it because he doesn't like having his teeth brushed. She had hoped that he could come in with me to watch me get my teeth counted. But that that plan failed because she had to fill out a bunch of forms since it was Mason's first visit.

I did great! When they cleaned my teeth, I giggled because the brush tickled my mouth. And my teeth looked good! Dr. Amy (she works with auntie Margaret) said that I should keep up the good work. She also said that mama and dada need to keep helping me floss my teeth. Then it was Mason's turn.

I showed him how to sit in the big chair that goes up and down. Mama showed him too, but he wasn't interested. Unlike my first visit, she didn't show him any of the tools like Mr. Thirsty, the tickle brush or the water squirter. Turns out she was new at the office.  After a little reminder from the other dental assistant, she showed Mason the tools. He wasn't very interested in those either. 

Since Mason didn't want to sit in the big chair, they decided to have him lay on the dental assistant's and mama's lap. His head was on the dental assistant's lap while the rest of his body rested on mama's lap. That way mama could hold onto his hands. Mama was right. He did not like having his cleaned or brushed. He cried the entire time. Mama and the dental assistant tried to make him feel better by singing Twinkle, Twinkle and Wheels on the Bus.

Turns out Mason had some plaque build up that he dentist had to remove with the scraper. Dr. Amy recommended some different "techinques" to help mama get a better view of his teeth and prevent him from squirming/shaking his head. Mama says they sound like a wrestling hold.

Mama was so busy holding Mason, that she forgot to take a picture. Oh well, you'll just have to use your imagination. 

After our dentist appointment, we went to Kyden and Sienna's house for lunch and a playdate. Auntie Margaret and Uncle Ritchie joined us too. Turns out uncle Ritchie is a big kid who likes to play with us kids. We had a great time playing with Kyden and Sienna's toys.