Madison's First Checkup

This morning featured another visit to the dentist, but this trip was significant: it was Madison's first check-up. All is well: no cavities! Today was all about getting Madison used to sitting in a dental chair, with her mouth open, and used to the different pieces of equipment the hygienist uses. As you can see, she had no problem whatsoever. Madison went in the chair before Mommy and Daddy did, and had a great time. It helps to have available chocolate flavored toothpaste! Where did that come from. When Daddy was younger, I remember this orange flavored stuff that made you long for the nice taste of unflavored baking soda!

Anyway, Madison enjoyed the hygienist and the way she kept everything nice and easy. Some things, like the water dispenser and the small suction device, can be a scary proposition for children. But with the hygienist's help, Madison didn't have a problem with either. In fact, after using each of these, she would laugh, giggle and carry on!

Soon it was time for Mommy and Daddy to have their teeth inspected, and today we did very good! No cavities on any of us. While each Mommy and Daddy was having their teeth worked on, Madison spent time in the waiting area, where the receptionist had turned the television to Nick, Jr. so that we could watch Dora, and Ruby and Max. When not watching television, or playing with the rubber ball she got as a gift, we went into the receptionist area to meet Sally. That's the name of Dr. McDonald's receptionist. She loves to have Madison here and kept her entertained for quite some time, spinning her around in a desk chair, and bouncing the rubber ball around. Madison giggled and ran around and had a great time there.

She got her own toothbrush and some special toothpaste - Mommy and Daddy have to help her learn to brush, especially in the front teeth area where there was just a tiny area of build up. We'll be good to go, helping her brush her teeth and floss each day. After all, we don't want those Cavity Creeps coming back to attack Toothopolis, with their heinous chant, "We make holes in teeth! We make holes in teeth!"

Anyway, it was a good visit today. To reward ourselves for the successful visit, we all went to Joe's Crab Shack afterwards for a big lunch - and then off for a little shopping for Madison, where we found some nice spring clothing.

Spring clothing? It's hard to imagine anything Spring right now with temperatures in the low 30's. The blustery wind outside makes it feel so much colder, and everyone is ready for Spring! It'll be here soon enough. In fact, the next time we visit the dentist in six months, we'll all probably be complaining about the hot temperatures!