Yesterday I took Marley to her first dentist appointment to see Dr. Ruby (a pediatric dentist). First of all, this dentist office was so cool. They have a reception area with lots of toys of course, but they also have a separate toy room in the back with all kinds of great stuff. And Marley got so excited when she saw the two pet dogs hanging out as well. She yelled "bow wows" when she saw them. It was funny.
When we got into the room I had to lay on the dentist chair and hold her in my arms. She was a little apprehensive about sitting in that big chair all by herself. Then the sweet hygienist showed Marley all her tools and let her touch them. Marley started getting a little scared when she told her she was going to brush her teeth. She didn't want any part of that! But I figured that's why we were there, so I told the hygienist to go ahead and try. Once she pried her mouth open and started brushing with the strawberry "toothpaste", Marley did really good. Then she put some strawberry fluoride on next and she did great with that too. She was so excited the hard part was over and got lots of stickers and a pink balloon. Later the dentist came in and he was wearing a tie-died t-shirt and jeans and was fun and goofy with her. She really liked him. By the end of our conversation Marley had taken off her sweater and shoes and was making herself comfortable. It was hilarious!
Before we left she played in the cool playroom and then we got her prize and a picture to remember her first visit to their office. I think she'll be ok with going back there in 6 months. I guess we'll see!
When we got into the room I had to lay on the dentist chair and hold her in my arms. She was a little apprehensive about sitting in that big chair all by herself. Then the sweet hygienist showed Marley all her tools and let her touch them. Marley started getting a little scared when she told her she was going to brush her teeth. She didn't want any part of that! But I figured that's why we were there, so I told the hygienist to go ahead and try. Once she pried her mouth open and started brushing with the strawberry "toothpaste", Marley did really good. Then she put some strawberry fluoride on next and she did great with that too. She was so excited the hard part was over and got lots of stickers and a pink balloon. Later the dentist came in and he was wearing a tie-died t-shirt and jeans and was fun and goofy with her. She really liked him. By the end of our conversation Marley had taken off her sweater and shoes and was making herself comfortable. It was hilarious!
Before we left she played in the cool playroom and then we got her prize and a picture to remember her first visit to their office. I think she'll be ok with going back there in 6 months. I guess we'll see!
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