I was almost mentally prepared for today. Today was the day Sophie was to have the first of her restorative dental work. Sophie’s front teeth have always looked yellow-ish due to the poor quality of her teeth. She has 7-8 teeth that are just not holding up well. While they are not rotting, they are just sort of falling apart. The dentist said that while those teeth were erupting, she either had a very high fever or was treated with a very strong antibiotic. We’ll never know exactly what happened. But her teeth need attention. I’ve resisted getting to this point, though. Sophie’s teeth are just that. HER teeth. I don’t care that they are discolored, that’s just part of her. But the dentist impressed upon me that her teeth are getting worse. There is a chance that her front tooth will break off. That was all I needed to hear, I don’t want my sweet girl to have that happen to her. So we set the appointment a month ago. I revved myself up to be her most enthusiastic cheerleader. We went to the office prepared, Motrin administered, breakfast in tummy, favorite bear in hand. What I was not prepared for was how frightened Sophie would be. When I heard her cry out my heart almost leapt out of my chest. I couldn’t get to her fast enough. She, in her mild-mannered way, freaked. She was bawling. Of course, she was able to nod “yes” in the middle of all of it to agree to a trip to Target afterward to pick out something special 😉 The dentist and I decided she needs to be more sedated. So we stopped, teeth still falling apart, happy gas not working so well, red rimmed eyes and lip full of novocaine. We went ahead and set our next appointment for October 16, when she’ll get some ‘sleepy juice’ to help with the anxiety of the situation. Afterward we made our way to Target and for the next hour, we happily munched on a bag of popcorn, searching for the perfect ‘feel better’ gift. Her pick? Max and Ruby DVD 🙂
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Hope all goes well on the next visit…
She is adorable..
Have a Great Evening.
Kim
What a brave girl! Can’t believe they weren’t ready with more ‘sleepy juice’ this time, to get it over with. Max & Ruby is my Sophie’s fave, next to Lazytown, that is…
Is there anything worse than hearing your child cry like that?!?
I think not!! Sweet Sophie!! I hope it goes better next time! And the special treat part of the day sounded just right! 🙂
Oh man, poor Sophie! I’m sure the next visit will be much better, I’m so sorry she felt so scared…
sounds like Target was the perfect cure though!
Oh Stef, poor sophie! We are taking Piper to the Dentist on the 31st…I hope she does okay. I even asked the dentist if they were planning on wearing ‘costumes’ that day because I didnt want Piper to freak out too much.
let us know how it goes.
Hayley
Poor baby…I hope your next visit is more uneventful! Glad you were able to comfort her and then have some special time together in the red cart.
Love Max & Ruby but I have to wonder, where are their parents?? poor Ruby is always babysitting Max : )
Wahhhhhhhhhhhh, I am crying for her – as a grown woman who is terrified of the dentist (I had a very baaaad root canal experience) I can only imagine how she felt. You are one brave, strong mama and she is a trooper of a little one. I pray all goes well with her visit on the 16th.
She is beautiful.
Heather
Poor Sophie and poor momma. As a person who loves, loves, loves going to the dentist, I am sad when I hear anyone cry there. Thankfully, I have been blessed with healthy teeth..okay, I am an aggressive brusher…but you’ll have that…prayers for Miss Sophie at the next appt.
We have been going through the same thing with Brinley’s teeth. However, it is taking almost 8 MONTHS to get her an appt for the repairs.
Glad to know that sweet Sophie will be able to have hers done sooner.
Sharon