* Due to the graphic nature of this post, this may not be suitable
for those who don't like looking at people's mouths or teeth.
Today we went to have Kelsey's tooth with the fistula removed. I want to wait until the Spring but it looked like the fistula was actually getting bigger. After reading some information on the Internet on it, I decided I better get it taken care of before the problem got worst and damaged the permanent tooth.
You can't see the fistula very well but it's in the upper
right hand corner of her gum above the broken tooth.
Kelsey before the tooth removal.
John-David had suggested that I go to a pediatric dentist for the procedure but I said no. I think in hind sight that going to a pediatric dentist would have made the experience a little less traumatic. Our dentist is very kind, but I don't think she is use to taking out the teeth of three year olds' on a daily basis.
Kelsey before the mayhem.
I stopped taking pictures at this point for two reasons 1) It involved needles and blood (not my favorite things) and 2) I was needed to help hold down Kelsey in the chair. She wasn't too keen on the large needle "pinching"her gums. She was a very courageous little girl and despite all her crying, she let them finish the extraction. Afterwards, she got to pick a prize and they gave her a little box to put the tooth in. I got her a frosty to help her feel better and after about a half an hour she was her old self again......just minus a tooth. I know it seem so superficial but I have had really hard time coming to terms with her tooth coming out. I have to remind myself that it's not like she was loosing a limb but I think we put a big focus on how we look. I know I certainly do (although half the time you can't tell). Despite everything she is still cute little Kelsey.
Kelsey after the removal of her tooth.
The tooth.
The tooth in the treasure box the dentist gave her.
5 comments:
I don't know why your blog has been neglected by me. I guess when I switched from looking at blogs on google reader to mine I didn't get yours on there. I am not a bit caught up. Your kids are so dang cute.
I felt the same way when Kennadee tried to knock out her front tooth. In fact we should probably get the checked again to make sure she is not having the same problem as Kelsey. Now that she has lost her bottom tooth I hardly even notice it's missing. She is one cute little girl.
Poor lil chic! At least it was the baby tooth though. They come out anyway. :) It makes me hurt just looking at her numb mouth and the frosty. I hate that numb feeling. I am glad all is well now. Did the tooth fairy come?!?
Poor little thing. Looks like she didn't stop smiling through the entire process. Seriously, could she be any cuter and happier. Glad you had it taken care of and that things will be better. I don't blame you about it making you nervous how it might make her look, but HELLO, she is a DOLL. Your such a good mom... Love you.
Bummer about Kelsey's tooth... if you're still going through withdrawls about the space you could consider a pedi-partial. Not necessary, as she's super-cute with or without the tooth, but I've had some of these turn out really nice, and I'm sure your DDS or any pedo DDS out there could get one made.
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Miss you guys! John-David is still my hero.
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