The Day Has Come... Dentist Visit

Mamma dread the day that Austin has to get his cavity filled... It has finally come!

We showed up 8:30am on the time for the first appointment of the day so there's no waiting. But the dentist didn't show up until 9:00! Austin started crying while getting dressed all the way to the hospital. He stopped crying upon arrival and while waiting but started again when his dentist arrived and called him into the examining room.

For the first 5 minutes, he wouldn't stop crying, even when mamma was there holding his hands. So mamma decided to leave the room and give it a try. The room has a huge glass window so mamma could see everything that's happening inside. As soon as mamma left the room, the boy stopped crying! She could even hear them chatting! W-H-Y???

Austin cooperated with the dentist and her assistant for the entire treatment (about 20 minutes), getting his anesthetic shot(s), having one cavity filled, applying sealants to two of his wisdom teeth (to prevent decay), and getting up to rinse his mouth 3 times!

Next treatment is scheduled in two weeks, applying sealants to two more wisdom teeth and have his teeth cleaned. Hopefully, he will fear less and cooperate with the dentist like he did this time!