Postcard From Kids' Dentist

I Thrill When I Drill

As you can see, we went to the dentist.
It was their first visit.
Ever.

So, sue me.
I know what they recommend.
That's why I check them every week with a dental mirror.

The anal retentiveness paid off.
Neither had any cavities.
The hygienist was impressed by their bountiful knowledge of flossing.

They had cleanings and x-rays.
They sailed through like a kite on the breeze.
I felt a bit smug.

Then the dentist came in to consult.


I was told things like: 

Extremely narrow palettes 

Tongue-thrust abnormality

Possible missing teeth

Mildly tongue-tied

Overbite

Then came the referrals:

Speech Eval with Children's Healthcare

Panoramic X-ray to find MIA teeth

Consult for appliance placement

My pocketbook

I didn't feel nearly as smug after all the discoveries. But I can't say we are especially surprised. Joe's family has some hereditary structural issues and I was the Queen of the Overbite growing up. 

I guess you can't fight genetics.

Or dentists.