Visit to the Dentist

Josh and Zach had their annual visit to the dentist today. Yes, I know they're supposed to go 2 times a year, but we just don't get around to it! They did great with the X-rays. Josh went first and Zach followed. They were fine with the dentist looking in their mouths, but not very happy about the cleanings. They both had to sit on my lap while they were getting their teeth cleaned. The only way I could get Zach to sit on me and get his teeth cleaned was to show him the sucker thing, which we called the vacuum!! (Zach has a major obsession with vacuums!) Zach refused to get the fluoride in his mouth, even though this was the easiest thing. They wanted to rub a cloth dipped in bubble gum flavored fluoride over his teeth really quick. He freaked out, so I tried to do it but was only able to do the top teeth.

And to answer your burning question....YES, they do have cavities. Which is probably why we only go once a year. We have to schedule a consultation with the pediatric dentist, then wait for insurance to approve it, then wait for an appointment to get the cavities filled. This will take a few months and that is probably why we only make it once a year!