Kierra's First Dental Visit

We had a terrific time last Friday 18 July. Lucky thing Mommy remembered that there was a school holiday in July and had already made plans for Kieona and Kierra that day. What better way to spend that day than to have Kierra go for her first dental visit? Thanks to Auntie Ellen's suggestion, Mommy booked a dental appointment for both girls in early June at the School Dental Clinic located in SGH, Health and Promotion Board Building.

As it was our first visit to there and we took public transport to expose the girls to the transport system, we got a little bit lost and unsure when we reached Outram MRT station. Thank goodness Mommy sms-ed Auntie Elizabeth, who called back and told us to walk there instead of waiting for the shuttle bus (which we were waiting for at least for half an hour but still have not boarded one). It was such a short walk Mommy felt stupid for waiting, as Eugene burst out crying when we stood in the queue for too long, and even when Maria walked a little faster to catch up with us. My, what a bother!

After making a couple more detours, we finally got there 10 minutes late. Thankfully there wasn't a lot of people waiting to see the dentists. My, we were rather impressed when it was our turn. Although Kierra refused to have her teeth polished, she was brave enough not to cry and stayed still (so won't spoil - she said later) throughout the check-up. It was a good first start for Kierra, definitely.

It was Kieona who behaved beyond Mommy's expectations though. Since it was our first visit there at the School Dental Clinic, Mommy had requested during registration to have the both Kieona and Kierra's teeth checked consecutively by the same dentist so that I can be there for them both during the checks. Since Maria was looking after Eugene, there wasn't a way Mommy could have both girls accompanied by an adult when we went in. Thank goodness although they couldn't have it done that way, Kieona and Kierra were placed in adjacent cubicles with different dentists. I asked Kieona if I could leave her and that I will be in the next cubicle with Kierra. She said yes without any hesitation. I was relieved! Best part? She was joking with the dentist all the way and the dentist found her one of the best 4 year old he had attended to, since she co-operated every step of the way and was such a joy to work with.

My Kieona has grown up. And my Kierra has definitely become braver.