Trey had to go in to the hospital today, not for his seizures, but for cavities. He had to go into the OR under general anesthesia b/c he had so many cavities. I'm embarrased to even say how many he had. Nine. Can you believe it? What kind of a mother am I?? I feel awful. I brush his teeth every night without fail. Okay, so I haven't been perfect about getting flossing done every night (but do most nights) and I'm not great at getting his teeth brushed in the morning, but what mom is? Super mom? I don't know what happened from his last appointment 8 months ago (when he had none) until now, but some virulent bacteria must have entered his mouth and wreaked some havoc!! I am now going to be a crazy nazi tooth brushing/flossing/mouth rinsing/water picking 3 times a day mom!! ...or at least I'm sure I will be to start with and then I'll taper off. BUT - I do plan on getting those teeth brushed at least 2x a day and flossed at least 1x. I sure don't want to do this to him (or myself) again. Poor little guy is as pale as a ghost tonight even hours after the anesthesia wore off. I'm feeling great about myself tonight. Kudos to me for having the kid with 9 cavities. Trashy. Anyway, hopefully he'll be feeling better tomorrow.
Corky pooh - lighten up on you! This is just what happens to kids...they get cavities. My whole head was a giant cavity when I was a kid...and I still turned out ok :o)(well...sometimes I like to think so...)
ReplyDeleteYou are a great mom!
I agree with Amy. He won't even remember it in a few months. You're an awesome Mom.
ReplyDeleteI had five cavities when I went to the dentist last time... and I'm not trashy :-P And I've been a crazy tooth nazi ever since. Don't worry - he wont remember it and next dentist visit will be much better! Don't beat yourself up over it. There is no sense!
ReplyDeletehaha!!!! No worries...some kids are just prone to cavities!!!
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