Monday, February 21, 2005

Trip to the Dentist

Today, we took S to the dentist and had a routine check up. She really likes sweets so I'm expecting some cavities that will pop up this time. Now that she's 5, the office did this 360 X-ray which shows all her teeth, baby and permanent. Those permanent teeth are big and ready when ever her little mouth is ready for them. The good news is that she doesn't have to go back until another 6 month. The bad news is that she does have a cavity between two molars. I'll continue to floss her teeth and the dentist will assess the situation again in 6 months. Her dentist also told S that she has to stop sucking her thumb or her permanent teeth will be crooked and ugly.
S has this thumb sucking habit since she was born so today daughter and I decided we will break the habit for good. I put nail polish on all her fingers and toes. She had a hard time taking a nap but over time she did managed to fall a sleep with out sucking her thumb. I caught her putting her thumb in her mouth and scolded her. We'll have to take it day by day and hopefully after 21 days, she'll be able to break the habit for good.

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