My kids went to the dentist today..

Well I think it was very smart to get in now while you could. I think some people are more suseptible to cavities than others. I know my kids don't take perfect care of their teeth. They had a lot of tartar but no cavities and I'm thankful for that. I'm glad I got them in before they started getting cavities.

Even my 8 year old handled it okay.. and he had to have teeth pulled a couple years ago so I thought he would have freaked out when it was his turn.

That's great! Hopefully it stays that way for all of them.

Yeah I guess if they had to have teeth pulled they'd think the same as well. Though my oldest did have to have silver caps put on two of her molars when I think she was 4-5ish that was not easy for her or me to get that done.

I know how dental work can feel like torture.. I know better than almost anyone.. so I can completely understand the fear! But I really like this dentist we brought our kids to.. they're really nice. I don't plan on switching dentists ever again! Even hubby likes the guy after getting a root canal.. so you know the guy is good!

Wow that's amazing! I dread my kids ever needing a filling. A couple years ago my 8 year old needed 2 baby teeth pulled.. he was 6. It was torture.. he's afraid of dentists now. I wish I'd gone to this new dentist then, I think it would have been easier on him. That's why we've never gone back to that old dentist.

Yes, it is very awful. I feel so bad about it. You have no idea how crushed that I had felt when I had to let my girls get their teeth done for the filling and the crowns/caps. My youngest daughter came out of the dentist room and she looked so pitiful. My heart was so broken. I could tell that they numbed her as she was getting this procedure done too. I consented that they put her on the Paddy Wack as she was getting her teeth filled. She came back into the waiting room and played on the playground with the other kids. As soon as she came home, she fell asleep peacefully. I could tell that she was exhausted from getting this procedure done to her mouth. She is doing fine now though. My oldest daughter has to go to the dentist tomorrow and I know that I will not be able to stand to see her get any more dental work done. This will be her last two caps that she will have placed on her baby teeth. I am glad that her caps will be on the backside of her mouth. No one can see them, not unless she opens up her mouth and leans her head all the way to the back. You are right, it is an awful experience to ever go through. I never thought that this would have happened to my own kids, not in a million of years! I did not have any cavities until I was an older teen too. Or at least in my early 20s. I feel so bad to see my kids get dental work done at such a young age. A dentist assistant told me that sometimes it is just hard for someone to keep from getting cavities even if they brush or floss. I also heard from another dentist assistant that some people are just more susceptible and prone to having dental cavities than some other person will be.

That's awful. I hope none of my kids ever have to deal with cavities.. at least not until they're much much older. I didn't get my first cavity until after I was 16. Even then I hated having them filled!

I like this dentist very much and we will continue to go there from here on out!

This year we've put our dental insurance to really good use! I used up my limit.. hubby got a root canal last month.. and now we might be getting braces for the oldest!! The other kids are looking good and won't be needing to see the dentist again for 6 months!

My oldest was the only one who ever gave me problems with hair cuts, and that didn't stop.. ever! He still gives me problems with haircuts, but now instead of the screaming and needing to be held down.. now it's just arguments and attitude.

Going to the dentist is a scary thought for anyone.. not just the pain but also the costs! Heck, I don't even have any teeth anymore but I've still put off a much needed dental visit.. I worry about lectures too. My teeth were always awful and most dentists gave me that lecture of how I'm supposed to take care of my teeth. One dentist took one look at my mouth and says "Oh, you're a soda drinker aren't you? Well you need to give that stuff up!". Thankfully my kids' new dentist did not really lecture. My older 3 had a big tartar problem.. but she didn't lecture us about taking care of the teeth.. she just advised me to get some tartar control toothpaste or rinse and obviously bring them back every 6 months.

Most of my kids are pretty brave all on their own.. but it might be because they know their older siblings are going through the same thing and not being hurt, so it's okay for them.