First Dentist Visit!

Caroline went to the dentist today for her first exam! I have a high school friend here in Richmond who is married to a pediatric dentist and she told me that they recommend babies visit the dentist at one year or within six months of their first tooth. Since Caroline fits both of those criteria, I decided we may as well head on over for a checkup!

Everything went really well. Since she only has two teeth (she a late bloomer as far as teeth go), she didn't get a cleaning, just an oral exam. Caroline climbed right into the exam chair all by herself, totally unconcerned with the sterile office, bright lights, and mask wearing women around her. She sat pretty calmly for the exam itself, although there were a few tears towards the end. Nothing that couldn't be fixed with a new toothbrush, a balloon poodle, and a sticker though! Nothing exciting to report as far as the doctor's findings: her two teeth look fine and there's no other teeth in sight at the moment, but that's okay.

The whole visit took less than 30 minutes and although I'm not convinced it was entirely necessary, it was nice to establish a relationship with an awesome dentist that we will certainly be visiting regularly in the future. Hopefully Caroline will behave as well for those as she did for this first one!