Open Wide!

Last week J had his first dentist appointment! Our pediatrician recommended a pediatric dentist that does complimentary (hooray for free stuff!!) well baby check ups up till age 18 months. The office was very kid friendly, J loved the toys in the waiting room and the huge fish tank. The dental hygienist checked out his teeth (all 8 of them!), brushed them, and then painted on a flouride varnish. J was not a huge fan of lying on our laps while she did this- but was all smiles when he sat up and she gave him a plastic gorilla to play with. The dentist examined his teeth and gave us a ton of information on keeping his mouth and teeth healthy. His baby teeth are looking really good, but the bottom ones are close together which could apparently mean braces later on. I think it's a little early to make that call! When we were done, J got a new toothbrush just like a big boy!