It wasn't exactly what I would call a successful appointment. I was worried from the get go that Nakiah would be too scared to let them do anything, but it was time. She was so nervous, in fact, that when she first laid on the chair she didn't even move. She had a tiny little tear falling down her cheek and her little hands were clenched so tight that her knuckles were turning white. It was hard for me not to scoop her up and take her home right then. She lasted until the tools made noise in her mouth, then she was done! Xrays weren't much better, especially since Nakiah has a horrible gag reflex and does not like things in her mouth. Dr. Larson did find a small cavity that needed fixed and after 3 subsequent appointments, a pretty strong sedative for a 2 year old and some laughing gas....
Nakiah's teeth are good as new!
It wasn't the best experience, certainly one I hope never to repeat, but considering how much I hate going to the dentist and the fact that she is only 2, she was a trooper and I couldn't have been more proud! She even thanked them, albeit a bit groggily, when we left the office!
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