Sarah’s first extraction
Yesterday, just as we were leaving the clinic, I got a phone call from a friend who asked me to stay on for a bit as his 6 year old daughter needed an extraction.
We were tired after a full Saturday schedule but after a quick request to my amazing staff, we agreed to stay on and wait for her.
Sarah came in with her mother. She was naturally a little nervous but had been to see me several times earlier for check-ups and clean ups which were really dry runs for this very day ….. Sarah’s first extraction.
She sat on the dental chair and I reminded her that it was going to go up and back so she could sit comfortably just like an astronaut in her spaceship. She was used to it already so everything was just fine!
I told her I was going to put some gel that tasted like banana which would make her tooth go to sleep. Then I asked her whether she liked ice cream.… to which she looked a little suspicious and said ‘no!’ . I laughed and said that it was a shame because I’d like her mum to take her for ice cream afters. She smiled coquettishly to that promise (did I tell you she was a beauty?)
I told her then I was going to make her teeth a little cold then use something like a nail cutter to help them come out. My able nurses know that was the cue to pass me the cold gauze and then with a quick slight of hand, I had both her front teeth in my hand!
She was grinning when she realised it was all over and got up to choose her stickers …. she knows that drill very well!
It’s so important to have a great experience that first time, don’t you think?
Sarah’s parents and doting uncle, aunt and grand mother helped tremendously as Sarah had been a regular visitor way before she really needed an extraction.
What a pleasure it is to treat the little patients!
Thanks Min. I’ve been swamped with kids this school holidays which is kind of fun. I had a little boy having HIS first extraction too today. Unfortunately it was not one tooth but three! I kept reminding him of all his super heroes, Batman, Superman, Spiderman and Ben 10 and how they were fearless. It went like a breeze and he rushed out of the clinic area to show off his new toothless smile to his Dad who was waiting nervously outside!
Kids are great! They end up inspiring their parents!! 🙂
Dr Fay, you have magic touch with children. After a visit with you, my daughter reminds me to go see you again!
Hi Dr. Fauziah!
I still remember you operated a minor surgery on me when I was a few months pregnant with Wahyu. You certainly had done a great job, not only with kiddies but preggies as well 😉
Dr Fauziah has done great Job. You gave me back my smile. And the cost just RM 160.00 anyhow i came with RM 600.00 caused many people told me will cost more than thousand RM. With affordable cost Dr Fay has done a fantastic job. Thank You Dr Fauziah. I m in trouble now my wife ask to fix appt for her teeth……