I am procrastinating when it comes to taking my children for dental checks. I am afraid they will not corporate with the dentist or be frightened by it. Secondly, I haven’t found a friendly dentist for children. It is very important that the first dental visit be a pleasant one so that the subsequent visits will be easy.

Last week, I received a flyer from Tim’s school asking permission for him to go for dental checkup. I am so pleased that Tim was pretty excited that he wanted to go. I believed the teacher had explained to the children what it is all about. He came home, telling me that he wants the doctor to check his teeth. It is easier if the children go together, they would want to follow one another’s example, allowing the doctor to check the teeth. It sure takes away my sweat when I hear Tim wants to go.

Today, he came home telling me his experience, actually I asked. He said the doctor took some tools and checked his teeth, showing me how the doctor did it. Doctor also asked him, why the two front teeth are missing? He told us the doctor teaches him how to brush his teeth by brushing on a dummy set of teeth. I guess he learnt a lot and had fun. It was held at Sunshire Square Penang, they gave balloons and goodie bag where most of the stuffs in there are not good for teeth.