Dentist Dread

I absolutely hate the dentist! So when this morning arrived and it was time for Savannah and Preston to go for their regular dentist appointment I was nervous for them. They were super excited, mainly about the token they would get for the prize tower in the lobby, but none the less they were both excited! I had my doubts about how Preston would do since this was only his second visit and the last time was a disaster (granted he was only 18 months at the time). It took Savannah at least 3 visits before she would allow them to properly clean all of her teeth so I was completely shocked when Preston laid completely still for his entire dental cleaning!! It was so sweet how half way through he calls "mama" and then says "hand". He just needed to hold my hand to get through. Way to melt my heart, little boy! He was a little antsy by the time the dentist came for the last check and fluoride application, but overall he did AWESOME!! However, we got two bits of news that did not make this mama happy . . .

1) Savannah has two loose teeth! Ahhh!! The thought of teeth coming out and blood make me want to throw up. That will surely be a daddy task! Being curious, I asked about braces and Dr. Bird said that you really can't tell until the permanent teeth come in, but as of right now chances are high that Savannah will NOT have to have them. Yippee! We'll keep praying about that one. :) BUT,

2) Preston is already showing signs of having to have braces! He has to give up the paci, and according to Dr. Bird, it needs to be done ASAP! Who knew that sucking a paci can reshape the bones in your mouth?!? I asked about some creative ways to get rid of them and she suggested slowly clipping the end of the nipple until he can no longer suck the paci and therefore no longer wants it. As soon as we got home Savannah, being the big sister helper that she is, immediately rounded up all of Preston's pacis and told him we had to throw them away. He went crazy and I told her that we were going to try to clip them instead. So I got one and clipped it a little too short. Preston kept signing "broken" and screamed for a long time. So I got another one and clipped it only slightly . . . this is going to be a process for sure.