First Dentist Visit

I finally made a dentist appointment for Eva, something I should have done after her first birthday, but never got around to. I knew if I waited any longer, it would be months before we'd have another chance. I chose a pediatric dentist because I'd like someone who specializes in kids and tries to make it as non-traumatic as possible. The hygienist gave her a toothbrush with a strawberry flavored fluoridated foam on it, and Eva let her brush her teeth with it. Then the dentist came and gave Eva a high-five. She sat in my lap, facing me, and leaned backward into his lap so he could check her teeth. That scared her a bit and made her cry, but it didn't hurt her, and he was able to scrape off a little plaque and confirm that she didn't have any cavities. The minute we let her sit up she calmed down, gave him another high-five and said "thank-you" for the sticker he gave her. So I think it's safe to say that overall, it was a positive experience for her. He wants to see her in another six months for a check-up, and says that every visit they introduce one more part of the process so the kids become familiar with it and are less frightened. I like that gentle approach.