Three kids and first time to the Dentist.. oh boy...

First, I have to say that this Dentist office is GREAT! The walls are covered in artwork from Dr. Seuss! The chairs and everything just fit into the decor and at first I didn't realize that the one big open room was a cleaning and examination room.

I filled out the tedious paperwork when we first arrived, three duplicate forms, all containing the same information, mom, dad, emergency contacts, ect. Then we were off for x-rays. Kaylee was Ms. wiggly and would not hold still for them to do them, after multiple attempts and telling her to hold still they succeeded. TJ and Faye were a snap and they were in and out. Kaylee was off for cleaning first, she got in the chair, they showed her the tools, let her touch them and see that they wouldn't hurt and she laid there and didn't have a problem. Faye followed suit in another chair and then TJ decided he really didn't want too, but we finally got him to agree and had three successful teeth cleanings.

They were so busy they moved all of us back to a much smaller room. The Dental Assistant was back there and talked to us, helped keep the kids busy and distracted while we waited for the dentist, I have to say this would have had to be the hardest part, is waiting for the dentist, I think he was overbooked for the time frame, as I know I heard the nurse or receptionist say that they have wiggled some one in due to a vacation or something coming up and them needing to leave.

Since Kaylee had landed in the chair first, she was the first to be checked out.. I can't remember how many teeth she had, but she needed two fillings and one seal, so we would be waiting for her a bit longer. Faye was next, she has 20 teeth total, 10 on top and 10 on bottom, she did great! She loves brushing her teeth and she was done. Next was TJ, he crawled up into the chair and was just Mr. Smiley. He has 19 teeth, he had to have one very small filling.

Next all of us but Kaylee were shoo'ed back out to the waiting room. The kids played in the little play area, including Adam.. he was the waiter! It was very funny, and only kept them temporarily distracted, but it worked. Kaylee emerged with a numb left side of face and off TJ went. TJ came back and he was a champ!

I am incredibly proud of all the kids. Especially Kaylee as I had really thought that going to the dentist was going to be a major thing for her, but she did very well and the assistants and dentist made it an awesome experience for her and the rest of the kids. Up next is Adam and one more filling for Kaylee, but since she has already had one, I think it will all be a piece of cake!