To The Dentist

Kendi has been to the dentist before, but this was her first experience in the chair. Usually, I just take her along when I get my teeth cleaned and have the hygienist look in her mouth. This time I knew she cavities so we took her to the pediatric dentist. I thought it was going to be a nightmare. I remember the first time I went to the dentist and it scarred me for life. Jared was also very nervous for her. I even practiced playing dentist at home with her so she would be familiar with what was going on. When we got there I filled out paperwork while they took her back. When I finally got to go back with her I was shocked at what I saw. It was the neatest dentist's office I had ever seen. They had Kendi in the chair, eyes glued the TV screen on the ceiling, with headphones on. They could have done anything to her and she wouldn't have cared. She got a whole cleaning, x-rays and everything. I was surprised to see her permanent teeth right above her baby teeth. Didn't even know they would be there yet. Kendi had so much fun. Her cavities are on the surface of her teeth instead of in between where most people get them so she's going to have her teeth sealed. They will do that at the same time she has the cavities filled. She will have it done at the surgical center so they can sedate her a little bit. I'm a little nervous about it, but the doctor says its fine and its the best thing to do.

This morning, Kendi was playing with her CD player and broke a little plastic piece off. I told her that I would have to put it up if she couldn't be careful with it. She responded, "But I'm just a little girl and I don't understand." Apparently, she understands enough.