I snapped these pictures with my cell phone hence the grainy texture.
Lindsay is getting her fluoride treatment.
Sarah is absolutely thrilled with the fact that I am snapping her picture - after all she is much too mature for such silliness!
And then it was Tim's turn. I was shocked when Dr. Vigneri told us he saw 3 cavities in his back teeth! He recommended a follow-up with a pediatric dentist (another friend that participates in a AWANA with us) because of his age.
After meeting with Dr. Prugh, it was discovered he didn't have 3 cavities, but 6!! UGH. How did this happen? We really haven't done anything different with him than with the 3 older girls (who have had NO dental problems).
All the questions: Do you brush for him? YES. Does he eat a lot of sweets or drink soda? NO. Did you demand nurse or bottle him to sleep? NO.
The only thing we can figure is 1. He is a different kid with a different mouth, and 2. Casper does not have the good fluoride water that Laramie did.
Solution: A trip to the surgical center so that he can be completely knocked out and all 6 teeth can be fixed at one time with no struggles. Dr. Prugh, Phil and I all agree this is the best solution.
So say a few prayers for us on November 24 as we sit with Timothy as he goes under general anaesthesia. Thanks!
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poor Timothy. We will be praying for him. It's amazing what they find when they do the X rays at the Childrens Dental clinic. It really is easy when you take them into the surgical center. Just beware that they give the kids loopy medicine that makes them completely out of it before they go in. Maddie fell out of the chair because they didn't tell me EXACTLY what this medicine did. She couldnt stand at all after taking it. They dont remember a thing! Maddie came out of anesthesia a little mad though. Definitely don't bring any kids with you...I made that mistake! ha! IT was really hard to watch Carson and tend to Maddie. We also got Maddie sealants so this doesn't happen as easily again. Timothy will be fine! We will be praying for him!
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