Kal-El's First Trip to the Dentist!

 Chris and I are so proud of Kal-El! Today we all went for our annual teeth cleaning and Super's first ever trip to the dentist. We were both apprehensive  about the experience and not quite sure how our very independent toddler would react to his teeth being inspected. He loves to brush his own teeth but is very closed off to receiving any help while doing it. We decided instead of taking him to Dr. Merritt, these first few cleanings he could go to our dentist and watch us first so the experience wouldn't be so intimidating! It worked perfectly. The staff at Dr. McClanahan's office are so sweet and they fell in love with Kal-el. They loved his lips and thought he was a little heart breaker lol. Chris and I were put into rooms side by side and Super was allowed to go back and worth to us with the yellow and green balloons they gave him! He was a very happy boy! After Chris and I were finished up it was baby boy's turn. He hopped right up on the chair like a big boy and let the nice lady count and clean his teeth. He has 10 on top and 10 on bottom not 8 like he thought ;) When they asked him what flavor he wanted to clean his teeth he smiled and said strawberry...after she finished he smiled at her and said" Kal-El need chocolate now" Everyone laughed. They told him he was doing a great job brushing and she said his teeth couldn't be any more clean..even BEFORE she started. We were very proud. He walked out of the office with two balloons, two balls, a new tooth brush, sparking teeth, and a new female following. I'd say today was a surprising success. Great job Kal-El! :)

 

He didn't want to leave right away :)