Caleb's 1st Dentist Visit

Dr. Rhodes & Caleb

Caleb went to the dentist for the first time on Thursday, 7/22/10. He LOVED it and was so proud of himself. I had planned to take him, but Rudy ended up doing it because I was awake most of the night before and just needed to stay home and get a little more sleep. Rudy said the office was great - cartoons on the walls, TVs above the chairs (Caleb watched Phineas & Ferb) - everything to get kids motivated to go to the dentist. Caleb saw Dr. Rhodes at NWA Pediatric Dental Center. The hygenist gave Rudy some pointers for keeping Caleb's teeth clean and healthy and Dr. Rhodes said that Caleb's teeth were cavity-free! Yay! The staff was amazed that Caleb allowed them to take so many x-rays. They said that most kids his age won't let them get in the back because it feels so strange, but he did it. Rudy said he was so brave! He did get a little upset that he didn't get anything from the treasure chest. That happens at the 2nd visit. He was excited about his goody bag, though. It had a Diego toothbrush, some Spongebob toothpaste (that he said he didn't like because Spongebob isn't allowed in our house), a tattoo, a sticker, and a water bottle.