More Firsts....

Landry Grace went to her first dentist appointment today. We really thought it would be routine and not much else, so I was surprised when Dr. Ward(who is a wonderful man and I highly recommend him) started spatting off all kinds of codes to his hygienist. I knew something wasn't right and sure enough she has enamel displacia. This means the enamel on her back teeth and canines is not there. When Dr. Ward showed us her back teeth, I was pretty horrified because her back teeth basically look rotted. I feel even worse that I didn't notice it first. I think as parents' we have all felt that way. We did notice her canine teeth last year and had them looked at but were told just to wait until she was 3.


Here she is ready to open up for Mrs. Jackie.
Dr. Ward was talking to her about running with Big Mama this morning. I stopped taking pictures once I found out the situation of her teeth.
You cannot tell a whole lot as the camera wouldn't focus well on her back teeth and I felt bad that I was asking my 3 year old to take a picture of her mouth. You can see the discoloration in the back part of her mouth. Dr. Ward was surprised that she hadn't complained of any pain.
And again.
She will need some caps and the situation is hereditary so I'm not beating myself up over not brushing her teeth well enough. We are scheduled for a consult with the periodontist in a week. There will be some sedation involved so that always has me a little worried but all in all she should be fine. It could always be worse. She is healthy and happy other than her poor teeth. We can handle this!