A trip to the dentist

All 3 children had the privilege of going to the dentist last week. I say privilege for a few reasons:

1. There are children in other countries that do not have access to dental care

2. Healthy Montana Kids covers the kids dental care

3. They LOVED it! You get to watch a movie while the very nice dental assistant brushes and flosses your teeth. What kid won't sit still with their mouth open if a movie is playing inches from their face?

This was our first experience with a pediatric dentist. While we loved our family dentist back in Birmingham, I now understand why people take their kids to pediatric dentists, it is just so easy and fun for the kids. Why not help them like dental visits instead of dragging them there kicking and screaming? They all left with toothbrushes, toothpaste, a prize from the different "gumball" style machines AND vitamins that contain fluoride. Yes, we live in yet another city that doesn't have fluoride in the water :-) It's okay, apparently the vitamins are pretty tasty and they make sure they don't miss a day.

We will definitely be back in 6 months!