Ella had her first visit with the dentist today. Turns out we were two years late to the party. The American Pediatric Dental Association is recommending babies getting to know their dentist just after their first tooth erupts. Luckily, all was well. The patient was all smiles throughout the visit. She readily cooperated as Dr. Crawford assessed her bite and took a look at the general health of her teeth. She even allowed a few scary looking instruments in her mouth. At the conclusion of our appointment I was warned about the likelihood of braces due to crowding. Ella's such a lucky kid...I always wanted braces. All the cool girls had braces. After a sift through the treasure box Ella practically skipped to the car. She knew that I had to deliver on a promise of rainbow ice cream. Because where else would a concerned and enlightened parent take their child after a first visit with the dentist? Apples were out of the question.