The Tooth Project

So, Emily's dental work has been completed. The outcome of it all.....4 appointments including the initial consultation; 1 tooth pulled due to decay; a spacer ring placed in the area of the missing tooth; her two bottom front teeth, which were very loose, "came out" during the appointments one with the mold material for the ring, the other assisted by the dentist; 5 cavities filled and two weak spots on two teeth - not cavities yet. We don't go back until January for a cleaning and hopefully a good report. Emily was a trooper. Her way of coping through the procedures was asking way too many questions like "whats that" "what are you doing" "Dr. Eddie?" etc. and moaning, groaning and whimpering. I'm personally thankful that these appointments are done....they are so stressful. Emily still like the dentist. Hates the ring/spacer on her tooth and wants it out....which won't happen until the permanent tooth surfaces which doesn't happen until 10 probably later for Emily. Eating has been a little rough over the last month. When she finally adjusts, something new happens in her mouth. The cutest part was when she was told that a ring was going on her tooth she asked if it had diamonds....I laughed and told her we can't afford such a thing for ones mouth. Her two bottom permanent teeth are coming in very quickly. Emily's reasoning for not pulling the loose teeth and not wanting to get "big" teeth is that she doesn't want to be a mom. I told her she has a long way to go before that happens. She has Peter Pan syndrome and doesn't want to grow up...oh well, I don't think we can stop that from happening. Oh and those lost teeth, never got to the tooth fairy. Emily washed them, took them to summer school to show her friends (including the decayed one - I know kind of gross) and carries them with her. She has shown several people her teeth which is a little awkward but most people are very gracious and accommodate her. I guess she's proud of them...it took a long time to get them out in the first place so they are like little "trophies" at least to her.