Uncle Bob the Tooth Doctor

Last Thursday we went to Gridley to see our dentist. Actually we have two dentists, Rich's dad and brother Bob. This time we saw Bob. The week leading up to this visit I tried to prepare Ava for her first exam. The last time we went to the office she wouldn't open her mouth for Papa. I was hoping she might let Uncle Bob take a look since he is "Ezra's daddy". Since we just talked about going to the doctor to make sure our bodies our healthy I continue down that path. I told Ava Uncle Bob is a tooth doctor and he needs to make sure her teeth are healthy and strong. She seemed to like this concept and was happy to go to the "tooth doctor".

Unfortunately, once we were there things changed. Ava was okay watching me get my teeth checked and clean. She was even eager to climb into the chair by herself and let Uncle Bob look at her teeth. Ava was okay until she saw the scraping tool. She did not want that tool in her mouth. Eventually, Ava let Bob look at her teeth with the mirror and paint them with fluoride, but only while sitting on my lap. Once it was over she was happy and we celebrated with a chocolate milkshake.

Ava is ready for Uncle Bob to look at her teeth. She has sunglasses on to help with the bright light. Too bad she didn't continue to smile when Bob brought out the tools.

Ezra is helping Ava celebrate with chocolate milkshakes.