Dr. Mickelson, my dentist since I was an infant, agreed to do a free cleaning for Saulo, Milo and Neueli after I had told him about the program. None of the boys had ever been to the dentist before, so I figured this was a once in a lifetime opportunity and we were very fortunate to have Dr. Mickelson there ready to assist us.
I wasn’t sure what their anxieties were before heading for their appointment. I knew from my own childhood that those early visits to the dentist were sometimes quite frightening! However, I found each of the guys did a great job their first time.
Milo went first—after he was volunteered by Saulo—and was laid back in the big chair at just past 7:15a.m. Within a few minutes, Dr. Mickelson told me how amazing Milo’s dental hygiene was and said that an orthodontist would starve in Samoa. Samoans have great smiles with straight teeth, meanwhile, Americans spend thousands of dollars on their children’s braces.
Neueli ended up going second and Saulo third. Each of them did just as well, although Dr. Mickelson found two cavities on Neueli, but said for him to come back this week to have them filled. Each of the boys got the usual complementary tooth brush, paste, dental floss and he even a new pencil! It was a great experience for each of them and I can already see it has made some impressions on them.
The boys usually only brushed their teeth in the mornings, but after their dentist visit and learning about the importance of brushing twice a day, they’ve now started brushing their teeth before bed. This may seem like something so simple, but if this is all they are able to gain from the visit, knowing they probably won’t be to a dentist in the near future, then I think it was still a huge success!
Milo got to go first!
Saulo enjoying the teeth cleaning.
Thanks to Dr. Mickelson and all of St. Joseph Valley Dental Clinic!
Great smiles after the dentist visit!
I so wish I could be there. Please tell the boys "Malo" and give them a hug for me.
ReplyDeleteMy! The three of you looks like triplets in the last photo. Hahaha! Anyhow, that picture proves that you all enjoy your dental visit. All smiles, huh? Well, you just have to be proud having those beautiful white teeth! :D
ReplyDeleteGunilla Cameron
This might sound simple, but it definitely meant something more to these boys to experience their first visit to the dentist with your help. They might have good oral condition, but it’s still best if everyone can get their teeth checked by a specialist to keep their teeth healthy.
ReplyDeleteWeston Wadlington
With a healthy set of teeth, you can confidently flash your bright smile, just like in the last photo. It’s important that we take care of our teeth because it’s one of the most noticeable parts of our body. Anyway, make it a habit to pay your dentist a visit!
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