I (Jon) never really enjoyed going to the dentist, probably because the earliest memory I have of him was when he said, "sit still, open your mouth and don't fart..." seriously....As a family we have been pushing dental hygiene, sometimes successfully, and sometimes not. Well, the new hero this past week has been Dr. Nick. He's an average guy, but we made him out to be awesome. Every time Maddie brushed we would mention him. Papa role played him so she would open wide, and a Berenstain bears book starred him. Today was the day. We were brave. Maddie marched into the office and sat on the chair herself. She smiled at the hygienist and waved at dr Nick. Everything was hunky dory until he lowered the back on the chair. Maddie leaned forward and her mouth dropped. She was trying to be brave, but out of her element. She tried wholeheartedly, but alas the tears came. Dr Nick was very understanding and gentle. With the help of papa he did a quick exam, pronounced her teeth and gums in good health, and announced she could get a prize. All of a sudden Maddie was pumped! She walked over to the treasure chest, picked out a prize, and waved goodbye to the receptionists as we left. On the way to the car she said our title phrase: "Dr Nick is a "good guy"...;)
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