The Dentist

Have you read this book??

Well, we have. Many of many of times. This book came along in the welcome packet from Ava's Denstist. We read to her every night, so we incorporated the book into the nightime routine the week prior to her first visit.

The story is about Jake and Jessie Judd and their first visit to the dentist. It goes on to tell you how to brush and shows Jake Judd with the cavity that needs to be fixed. It tell you what to eat, blah, blah, blah...

Long story, short...we haven't read the book in months. And today for Ava's dental appointment, she walked in and said..."where's Jake and Jessie?" I double over laughing! I seriously cannot believe that she remembers that. The receptionist was no nice and explained that Jake and Jessie had to go to school. So funny!!

Anyhow, the rest of the visit didn't go so well. She did great in the chair, but she has 4 cavitities!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so bummed. Apparently the enamel on her teeth is basically non exisistent. :( So, the dentist wants to put her under general anesthetic and take care of everything at once. He said if not, it will be in 3-4 visits with shots to numb. He said "she'll hate me, she'll hate you, and she'll hate the dentist". True that. So, now we have to wait to see what insurance covers and schedule the appointment. It scares me to have her put under, but I also have a better feeling since I know she has already been under once to have her lip repaired. Please pray for Ava!