Who's afraid of the big bad dentist
i've never been one to fear going to the dentist. i dont understand why some people hate their trips to this guy (or gal).
i had a dentist appointment monday. all went well. no cavities in my mouth. YIPPY! not that i was worried. i brush my teeth. (i dont floss... i'm bad in that regard.) i use lysterine, so i'm fighting gingivisis. (i know, i cant spell!)
the dentist gave me tips on how to take care of Erica's teeth. Have i mentioned that she has three teeth now? they're all on the bottom. she was SPITTIN' MAD when this last one came in. it looks funny, cuz its really crooked. i'm sure itll straighten out though. anyway, he said not to let her drink juice, especially before bedtime. well, i dont give her juice at all. just water. i see juice as unnecessary calories.
i'm supposed to start wiping her teeth just with a washclothe or something. he said brushing REALLY isnt appropriate for this age. so, i guess i'll do that at nightime
the problem is, i have absolutely NO bedtime routine for her. i want to start one, but never get around to it. i'm afraid that by reading a nightime book or singing a nightime song will just wake her up MORE, not help her settle down.
so, what can i do?
change diaper; wipe teeth; read book; sing song; kiss on cheek; place in crib.
does that sound good?
3 comments:
I have a dintist apt. on friday =\ hold me.. ;_____;
hehe and your plan sounds good... doubtful from what I know of kids =/ but cute none the less... Personally (yeah this advice from a 18 year old virgin who has zero kids... WELL HEY! I helped take care of my nieces since they were born, and they lived with us for 7 months) I know that kids will not be predictable at all, and that any plans you have will HAVE to be super flexable... hehe but yours sounds like a good outline, I agree! Start one!! and take care of her teeth!!! so she wont end up like me =\
I don't have kids so I'm not sure...but I would do something that is quiet and soothing. Reading the book sounds good. it won't get her too worked up. good luck
I don't know why people make a big deal abt going to the dentist either. Its actually kinda fun.
Its always good to have a routine, whether you can folow it or not is an entirely different topic.
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