Ayden's 1st trip to the Dentist!

Ayden and I just got home from his very first dentist appointment! I was super nervous about it because #1- he hates to have anyone touch his mouth or nose, and #2 the appointment fell right during naptime! But this very good pediatric dentist, recommended by my sis-in-law Amy takes 4 months to get into, so rescheduling was not an option! First off the Dr. and staff were awesome! It was a very playful and relaxed atmosphere, with toys everywhere and TV's in the ceiling above each chair! Ayden did amazingly well while the dentist examined and counted his teeth. He laid perfectly still and opened up wide for him...I could hardly believe it! But after the dentist was finished they decided that since he did so well they would go ahead and give him a cleaning...and that was when Ayden showed his true colors!! The second the hygienist touched his teeth, he screamed like sometime was chopping off his arm, I was so embarrassed! No amount of chocolate-flavored teeth cleaner was going to convince him to let her clean his teeth! He hopped off the table, promptly asked for the sticker they had promised him and a new toothbrush, and was on his way!! The good news is, the dentist said his teeth were perfect with no cavities! We go back in 6 months to try the cleaning again! The dentist did say that most children under 3 do not tolerate cleanings. In the meantime we'll just keep brushing away!