We gambled and lost. The cost to add the kids to our dental insurance cost more than us just paying for two visits out of pocket. Therefore, we made the decision to not add them until Jo was old enough for regular visits.
Well, at Olivia's 6-month visit last month, the dentist noticed one of her adult teeth came in, but slightly behind her baby tooth. He indicated the adult tooth could possibly move into place as she grew, but only if that baby tooth came out. We had Liv wiggle it off and on for a month, but it never came out on its own.
On Monday, Olivia had to have the tooth pulled.
She was pretty quiet when I met her, Heather, and Joie at the dentist near where I work. I could tell she was nervous (I was a little, too). The longest, hardest part was the sealants on her back teeth because the plastic thing that held her mouth open was a tiny bit too big for her tiny (but loud) mouth. That is what took most of the hour. The tooth pulling was only about 10 minutes at most. He just pressed her nose and it popped right into Liv's hand. The Novocain shot hurt a tiny bit, but the rest was easy. The dentist is so great, fun, and funny. So glad we decided to go there for the kids instead of Heather's or my dentists (whom we love for taking care of our teeth).
After less than an hour, Livvi was with one less tooth, and Heather and I were with 300 less dollars. But the important thing is Liv is doing well, is pain-free, and the tooth fairy left two gold George Washington dollars! Oh, and thank God for a health savings account!
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Hmmmm. I am currently a little (more)suspicious of the dental field. Is everyone getting teeth pulled this week? Are dentists just getting nervous about the state of the economy?
None the less....Go Livvi! Way to be a trooper! You are a brave girl!
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