Last week Sarah had her 6 month check up at the dentist. Going in I knew she had a little bump that had been on her gums for a few weeks. Knowing she was going to the dentist soon I wasn't too worried I figured we would show them when she gets in. They checked over her teeth and did the cleaning. They looked great except....her poor little tooth that had a bump on the gums was infected. Back in December she had a cavity and they had to do what they called was a baby root canal. The cavity was deep and in order to protect her tooth and the adult tooth that would eventually replace that tooth it was the best thing to do. Well that poor little guy was sick and the best thing for them to do was to remove it and put in a place holder. I panicked...my stomach turned and I was so worried and scared for her. I do not like the dentist but want my children to have nice clean teeth. I smiled at her and told her it was no big deal...I do not want them to be as scared of the dentist as I am.
They were able to get her in the next morning to remove the tooth and take the impression for the space holder. It was probably best because then that way I wouldn't worry about it. She was so brave and I am so happy she was. She had a big smile on her face and while I know she was a little nervous she did great. They offered her the giggle gas and I was very happy to pay whatever it would cost me, I was not going to be frugal on that one, and she loved that the had a little nose piece that made the giggle gas smell like strawberries.
An hour later she came out holding a little plastic treasure box which held her tooth inside. She was so excited because she knew the tooth fairy was going to come tonight. In about three weeks we go back in and have the spacer placed. She is such a brave little girl and I am so proud of her....yet hope we NEVER have to do this again!
