Cleaning Time!

Cleaning time at the ole dentist for Emilie.

The good news, no cavities!

However, what a process.  Back in the day, when I was Emilie's age, a dentist visit was no fun.  It was such a sterile and unfriendly environment.  However, today's kids have it made when they visit the dentist.  Emilie had a choice of flavors for the toothpaste used to buff her teeth, which were all presented to her on a laminated sheet of paper.  Choice of flavored floss and choice of toothpaste to go home with.  Also, she was asked if she wanted a pair of sunglasses to wear while having her teeth cleaned.  You know because the lighting is so bright!

Also, interesting to note is the protection worn by the hygienist. She donned a pair of protective glasses, a mask and gloves.

Not when I was a kid, nope.  When I wasn't blinded by the light, I had stare up into the nostrils of the dentist.  In some ways today, it's good to be a kid...