No Cavity Club

We've been taking Zoe to the dentist for quite some time now.  I tried to find the original post, but can't, so just trust me that it's been almost or maybe 2 years.  I'm so specific. 

Anyway, in all those previous visits, Zoe sat in the chair, they'd squirt water on a tray with the water gun and "Mr. Thirsty" sucked it up.  Then they'd go to touch her teeth and she'd scream, cry and generally freak out.  They'd move us into a room with a TV so the other kid's wouldn't get scared, count her teeth and then paint them with fluoride.  She'd gag, get a toothbrush and sticker and run, at lightening speeds, out of the joint.

We had to do a dentist appointment during the week of VBS.  Last Thursday was the day and I couldn't make it to the appointment.  Grandma took her and has never really been behind the doors before. 

I called to see how it went and Zoe informed me that she's part of the "No Cavity Club" and she got a Belle toothbrush!  It was the best day ever!  I was so proud of her, but at the same time wasn't sure how they would even know she didn't have cavities because they don't get a very good look. 

Then I talked to my mom.  She made a comment about the cherry toothpaste they used and how she didn't totally understand how to close her mouth around Mr. Thirsty, but it went well.  She said she was confused because they said this is the first time she's been in the chair, but my mom didn't know where else she could be.

Apparently Zoe lost all fear of the dentist and let them work in her mouth.  They scraped tarter, they brushed, they rinsed, they sucked the water out, they even flossed and all the while, no tears!  I couldn't believe it and neither could grandma.  She had no idea the dental miracle she witnessed.

Zoe's pretty proud of herself too.  She's telling everyone she's part of the No Cavity Club and how cherry toothpaste isn't so bad, as long as she doesn't have to use it at home until she's 6.