Having a mom that's a dentist who owns her own practice, means that you inevitably wind up becoming a guinea pig of sorts, as I research local pediatric dentists that I'm interested in referring patients to.
Yes, we've gone to a few pediatric dentists for the usual cleaning and check up. I see how they interact with you, what their office is like, and how professional their staff are. By now you can probably tell any kid which dentist has the best prize box in town.
I think we've finally found a dentist you like. Or maybe a dental office you like, since there's a TV where you can happily watch your favorite show, Caillou, as the assistant cleans your teeth.
As for Dr. Jenna, your newest and favorite dentist (next to your mom of course), you've taken an uncanny liking to her. I have a feeling it may be because I "call" her every night after you brush your teeth to report how you did. And of course Dr. Jenna always passes on a message to you of "Great job!"
And other times when you won't brush, all it takes is me grabbing the phone and threatening to call Dr. Jenna to tell her you're not going to brush and how disappointed and sad she'll be.
One of these days I'm sure you'll catch on that I'm just dialing my office number and letting my office manager's voice mail message be my "conversation" with Dr. Jenna. But until then, I'm going with it.
