Sunday, August 26, 2012

Visit to the dentist

Yes we went. Twice actually, the first to get into queue and the second after they called to say it was almost our turn.  Yes we waited half an hour even so. Yes we paid, RM25. Yes Jo Ern was called into the dentist's room. BUT, she wouldn't open her mouth AT ALL!! The dentist tried. She asked me to sit on the chair with Jo Ern on my lap, talked to her nicely, brought a mirror for her to look into, said we were only going to count her teeth. All the while JE was screaming (with jaw clenched hehe), arching her back and kicking violently.

I'd wanted a dentist to check the damage from her fall. Also if there is any infection. She still can't bite using her front teeth. I did prepare her a bit for the visit beforehand too, saying a doctor was going to check her teeth, check only. Sigghhh. What to do.

As for the gash on her chin, looks like it WILL be a scar. Sigh, this is like getting a scratch on a brand new car. Well, at two years old, Jo Ern IS a brand new human. I should be positive and focus on how wonderful it is to have this human in my life in the first place. But I am upset. :(

Anything wrong, Mummy?

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7 comments:

  1. LeonaAugust 27, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    I can imagine the scene of JE clenching her jaw shut...looks cute..but I can imagine it may be frustrating for you.

    Abt the scar...dun fret. There are a number of new formulated scar preparations out there ...so do chk with the pharmacist. One to look out for is Dermatix...which is safe for kids one yr and above.

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  2. Ai SakuraAugust 29, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Poor thing... yes, think there's creams and healing pads to help with the scar. Even if not, she is still a beautiful sweet girl :)

    Ai @ Sakura Haruka

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  3. StacyAugust 31, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Leona, oh thanks for the tip. I did go to the pharmacy and got recommended Dermatix and Hiruscar. Picked the latter eventually. Fingers crossed it'll work.

    Ai, thanks for your last 3 words. She's definitely beautiful to me!

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  4. LittleLambSeptember 2, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    i think she needs all the prep upfront and coaxing la. same with P. i hv to kept assuring everything will be ok with the dentist. i guess JE is a little taken aback since she may think its another doctor at the emergency ward.

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  5. StacySeptember 2, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Rachel, I was torn between prepping her a lot and basically surprising her with the visit. Coz the former could also lead to refusal to cooperate! Maybe next time I'll try.

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  6. OliveoylzSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Try to "role play" before you take her to the dentist again. Hope for better luck the next time. Hope she can bite with her front teeth now.

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  7. StacySeptember 5, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Juana, role play? Hmm good idea also! No harm trying...

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