Roger visited the department of dentistry at Children's Hospital last week. They wanted pictures of his teeth to determine what kind of fixture he will need to push the premaxilla into place. They took bite-wing x-rays and a panoramic x-ray. The dentist had some trouble adjusting the panoramic x-ray to his height. First she had him standing up -- she was worried that this would not be stable enough. Then she had him sitting in a chair -- then he wasn't tall enough. Then she had him sitting a booster on a chair -- for some reason that didn't work. Then she had him sit on a stool. Roger was very agreeable and patient through the whole thing, and then he said, "Do I get a prize for this?" She said that he would -- and I was thinking, "He better!" Once she got him in the right position, it took a few tries to get the machine in the right position, and then finally she got it to work.
Next, we went to another room where they mixed up molding clay and filled up dental trays to take impressions of his teeth. I was kind of worried about this part as it can be an uncomfortable process. The dentist had to hold the tray in place for 10 seconds for both the top and the bottom teeth. He did great through this process and didn't fuss or complain at all.
Then, they held is mouth open with mirrored metal mouth graspers and took photographs of his teeth. They took what seemed like 50 photos. Then they took some more photos of him standing in the hallway of his teeth straight on and of his profile.
Roger was unbelievably compliant through this. I think he actually had fun.
For some reason this department of dentistry at Children's Hospital does not have the traditional treasure chest of prizes, but she gave him some stickers and a toothbrush. I told him we would get him another prize when we got home. He requested a Slinky.
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Just checked my facebook and learned about Roger's visit. Way to go, Roger! Gramma is so proud of you. I hope you got your slinky. Take care.
Posted by: Sharon Karalus | August 13, 2011 at 10:29 PM