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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 15, 2011 9:47:47 GMT -8
We all know that in 1 of my stories Baby Shady got her first tooth. Well with that we all know what's coming right? A visit to the dentist. But its not just her its all the other ponies. And 1 of them is Ember who.... well... (A scream is heard) Let's go see:
Ember's mom: What's with the screaming Ember?
Ember: I have a loose tooth. *Opens her mouth*
Ember's mom: Why so you do. Your last baby tooth.
Baby Shady: Why all the racket Ember?
Ember: My last baby tooth. Look. *Opens her mouth* See its loose.
Baby Shady: What's that mean?
Ember: 1. A new tooth will replace it. And 2. The tooth fairy.
Ember's mom: You wanna pull it out by yourself or do you need help girl?
Baby Shady: Does it hurt?
Ember: Nope. But it feels weird. Mom I'll handle this tooth. *Gets a string* Baby Shady hold onto this string. When I say go pull as hard as you can. But not too hard. *She ties the other end to the loose tooth* Alright you ready Baby Shady?
Baby Shady: Yep. I just hope I don't hurt you.
Ember: Don't worry girl. It won't hurt at all. O.K. Now. *She starts pulling and the tooth moves* Come on baby come on. *It pops out* Yay. *Baby Shady looks surprised*
Baby Shady: This is your last baby tooth?
Ember: Small huh? *She nods. Shady comes in with a paper*
Shady: Speaking of teeth guess what Baby Shady?
Baby Shady: What?
Shady: Well since you have your first baby tooth its time for your first dental appointment.
Baby Shady: Dent..... dentist? *Hides* I don't know what a dentist is but it sounds scary.
Ember: Girl its nothing to be afraid of. Look. See how simple it was to help me pull my last baby tooth.
Baby Lickety-split: And you get a cool toothbrush and toothpaste in your favorite flavor. And if your lucky like me you should have no cavaties.
Baby Gusty: Or unlucky like me you will.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 15, 2011 11:25:46 GMT -8
Baby Shady: Does it hurt if you have a cavity?
Baby Gusty: Oh yeah. If you eat anything sweet or drink anything cold it will.
Baby Shady: What do they do if you have 1.
Baby Gusty: They put a needle into your mouth (Knowing that Baby Shady is scared enough she had better not go into much detail) and it makes it to where you don't feel a thing. Then they fill the tooth with some special stuff. But if your really scared or if its more than that then they give you laughing gas. I had to have that on my first ever cavity.
Ember: Same.
Baby Shady: I scared Baby Gusty. What is laughing gas?
Baby Gusty: First of all its not scary. Dr. Toothful is a very sweet dentist. Second laughing gas is something that makes you feel funny. So funny it makes you want to laugh. Think of it like having sleeping gas without the sleeping part.
Baby Lickety-split: Yeah. *Eating candy*
Lickety-split: Baby Lickety-split that's your third one young lady. Your either 1. Gonna get a tummy ache or 2. A cavity. Besides its time for all the babies to have a dentist appointment. The ones with teeth.
Baby Lickety-split: Mom you know I never get. *Bites down and screams in pain* Yeowch.
Lickety-Split: I told you. Ms. "I never get a cavity." *Baby Shady starts crying* Aw. Someone afraid of the dentist? *She nods* Look honey. Its like your mom said and Baby Gusty said "Its no big deal." Besides its your first baby tooth. Its not even fully out yet so there's no way you'd have a cavity. Unlike my daughter and Baby Gusty.
Baby Shady: You promise?
Shady: We promise.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 15, 2011 16:59:43 GMT -8
They take the baby ponies to the dentist office with Baby Lickety-split with a towel wrapped around her head and an ice pack:
Nurse at the front desk: We'll call your names when we're ready.
Baby ponies: Dr. Toothful is sure nice. Yeah she gives stickers, and a toothbrush and toothpaste in our favorite flavors.
Nurse: Baby Lickety-split.
Baby Lickety-split: *Muffled* I'll be fine Baby Shady. *She heads in*
Shady: Still nervous? *She nods* Its just 1 tooth. Besides Dr. Toothful is my dentist too.
Nurse: Baby Shady. *Looks at a freightened Baby Shady* Its O,K to be scared but when you see how nice our dentist is you'll calm down. *She heads in with the nurse and sits down* The dentist will be with you as soon as she's done with Baby Lickety-split. *She hears Baby Lickety-split scream*
Dentist: Yep cavities. I told you to stop eating so many sweets. I'll be back to fill them. *Goes into the room where Baby Shady is* Ah the new patient. I'm Dr. Toothful. *She sees her shaking* Aw are you scared? *She nods* No need to be. Baby Shady I'm a good dentist and I'm very nice.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 16, 2011 9:33:57 GMT -8
Dr. Toothful: Now let's see that first baby tooth shall we? *Gets an instrument out*
Baby Shady: What's that?
Dr. Toothful: Its an instrument for looking at your teeth or tooth in your situation. Say "Ah."
Baby Shady: Ah.
Dr. Toothful: Oh my its coming in quite nicely. *Gasps* Guess what else I see?
Baby Shady: Another tooth?
Dr. Toothful: Yep. Now for an X-ray. Have you had an X-ray before?
Baby Shady: Yeah.
Dr. Toothful: Well this is different. I'm gonna have you put this in your mouth and well not necessarily bite down since you have no top teeth yet. But hold it as good as you can. *She puts it in and Baby Shady holds it with her mouth* That works. Now hold it still. *Puts a machine next to her* And here we go. *Pushes a button* Done. Now what kind of toothpaste you want? We have strawberry, bubblegum.
Baby Shady: Bubblegum.
Dr. Toothful: I like that 1 too.
Baby Shady: Is Baby Lickety-split gonna be O.K?
Dr. Toothful: Yeah she just has a cavity. *Picks up another tool* Have you seen a toothbrush before? *She nods* Good. Well think of this as my toothbrush I'll be using to make that tooth shiny. And to get you a feel of it I'll run it across your hoof. *She does and Baby Shady giggles* Tickles huh?
Baby Shady: Yeah. Do I have any cavities?
Dr. Toothful: If you do its just 1. But I doubt it. Speaking of which I have to go check on Baby Lickety-split and your X-ray. See ya in a minute. *She goes out and closes the door*
Baby Shady: She's a nice dentist. *Hears whirring in the next room and crying* Poor Baby Lickety-split.
Dr. Toothful: Your gonna have to sit still honey. Please.
Baby Lickety-split: But I don't want a needle stuck in my gums.
Dr. Toothful: Hold her down. Its for your own good honey. You don't want to feel anything when we start working on that tooth right?
Baby Lickety-split: No. *Fights the nurses trying to hold her down*
Dr. Toothful: *Sighs* I'm sorry honey but in order to fix your tooth we have to deaden the gums. Nurse please go get her mom. *She does* Baby Lickety-split how old are you?
Baby Lickety-split: 6.
Dr. Toothful: And your acting like a 4 year old. Look I know it hurts. But to make it better we have to drill and fill that tooth or it'll get worse. *Lickety-split comes in*
Lickety-split: Again Baby Lickety-split. *Holds her down and since she is stronger than her Baby Lickety-split can't move* O.K do it.
Baby Lickety-split: Please no.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 16, 2011 11:41:44 GMT -8
They stick the needle in and Baby Lickety-split screams:
Dr. Toothful: We're almost done just hang on. *She's still crying*
Lickety-split: Just hold on honey. They're almost done getting you ready. *The nurse backs off* There all done. Now that wasn't so bad now was it? *They put a sheet over her*
Dr. Toothful: Whatever you do don't take that off O.K? *She nods* Be right back gotta look at Baby Shady's X-ray. *She heads out and looks at Baby Shady's X-ray* Mm hm. Looks good. *Goes in* Baby Shady I have some good news. No cavities. So now let's polish that tooth. *Gets the toothbrush and the toothpaste* Now then remember the flavor right?
Baby Shady: Bubblegum.
Dr. Toothful: Yep. *Dips the toothbrush in* Here we go. *Puts it in her mouth and starts it up and she giggles* Tickles doesn't it? Hold on almost done girl. *Finishes up* There. Now smile for me. *She does* Ooh what a bright smile. *Gets in her drawer and pulls out a sticker* There ya go.
Baby Shady: What's it say?
Dr. Toothful: It says "Best patient ever" Now if you have any problems you tell your mom and we'll get you in. But if nothing happens I will see you next year.
Baby Shady: Tell Baby Lickety-split to hang in there and not be such a baby.
Dr. Toothful: Got ya. *Hands her a bag* And remember twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night. And don't eat too many sweets got me. *Winks*
Baby Shady: I promise.
Dr. Toothful: Then you won't have to worry about cavities. But if your tooth hurts from cold or hot foods or just no reason at all you come see me. We'll get you fixed right up.
Baby Shady: Thanks Dr. Toothful. *Hugs her*
Dr. Toothful: And thank you for being a good patient.
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Post by sunstar on Mar 16, 2011 13:31:00 GMT -8
Baby Lickity-Split's actions reminds me of the time my sister was at the dentist for a cavity. It took thirteen people to hold her down for the shot. I always request laughing gas over the needle.
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Post by Al1701 on Mar 16, 2011 14:17:21 GMT -8
I just take the needle. You don't even feel it. The worse part is when your mouth starts to thaw.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 16, 2011 14:44:40 GMT -8
She heads back to Baby Lickety-split's room and Baby Shady walks past it on the way back to the waiting room:
Baby Shady: Its gonna be O.K girl. *Talking through the door as she still hears her whimpering*
Dr. Toothful: What a nice friend. Did you hear her Baby Lickety-split? *She nods* Alright let's take care of those cavities. *Baby Shady then hears a whirring* O.K. we've started. Feeling anything. *She shakes her head* If you do tell us. Wait a minute. *Sighs* I have a better idea honey. *Knowing she's scared* Honey would you like someone to be here with you?
Baby Lickety-split: *Still crying* Uh huh.
Dr. Toothful: *Sighs* Its against policy but O.K. *Opens the door and heads out into the waiting room* Baby Shady. Could you come into Baby Lickety-split's room for me? She's really scared.
Shady: You go ahead girl. *She heads in*
Dr. Toothful: Baby Shady's here Baby Lickety-split.
Baby Lickety-split: I'm scared Baby Shady.
Baby Shady: Don't be.
Dr. Toothful: You don't have to watch us just stay right beside her. *She does and grabs Baby Licket-split's hoof*
Baby Shady: I remember when I had my tonsils out girl. I was scared too. But you were telling me it would be O.K. *The whirring continues* Remember what you and Baby Gusty said? If yes just squeeze my hoof. If no squeeze it twice. *She does* Your doing so well. You know that?
Dr. Toothful: Almost done Baby Lickety-split O.K? *She sniffles* Poor girl cavities aren't fun are they? *Baby Lickety-split squeezes Baby Shady's hoof twice* You doing O.K? *She squeezes again*
Baby Shady: She said yes.
Dr. Toothful: Alright. *The whirring continues but stops and she steps away* O.K just a few more things. *She's still crying* Hey hey the worst part is over. Now we just need to fill them. *She gets a special tool out* Alright here we go. *A noise is heard and Baby Lickety-split cringes and the dentist steps back* Feeling anything? *She shakes her head* Its just the filling honey. Alright now hold on. *She starts it up again and within minutes she steps away* There we go. All finished.
Baby Shady: You did good.
Baby Lickety-split: *Talking with a lisp* My fath feels funny.
Dr. Toothful: Its the stuff we gave you. You'll be back to normal in a couple of hours.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 17, 2011 4:32:18 GMT -8
They both head out;
Lickety-split: Feeling better? *Baby Lickety-split nods* Next time we're gonna listen right?
Baby Lickety-split: Yes.
Nurse: Baby Gusty. *Baby Gusty goes in*
Nurse: She'll be right with you. *She comes in*
Dr. Toothful: Hey Baby Gusty. How are your teeth today?
Baby Gusty: Not hurting but I'm afraid the same thing is gonna happen.
Dr. Toothful: Oh come on girl. Just because you had some unlucky times with cavities doesn't mean you will this time. Now let's see those teeth. *She opens up and Dr. Toothful gasps*
Baby Gusty: What? You see a cavity already?
Dr. Toothful: Nope. Looks like you've been doing what I said. Flossing every day?
Baby Gusty: And brushing.
Dr. Toothful: Good. Maybe this year you won't have a single cavity.*Looking in her mouth* 1, 2, 3. *Gasps* Girl you have 1 coming in.
Baby Gusty: I figured I did.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 17, 2011 6:34:18 GMT -8
She does the x-ray:
Dr. Toothful: Be right back. *She goes out* Well let's see. Looking good so far. *Smiles* Not a 1. *Goes back in* Baby Gusty I have good news. No cavities.
Baby Gusty: Really? Or are you just saying that to make me feel better?
Dr. Toothful: I am telling the truth. Not a single cavity. See what happens when your do what your told? We'll polish those teeth and you'll be done. *Gets the toothbrush out* Here we go. *Starts it up and Baby Gusty giggles* Now that's something I want to hear. Giggling. Your friend Baby Shady was in here and enjoyed it. You and her have been 2 of my best patients so far. I understand Baby Lickety-split was scared she gave me a little trouble. *Turns it off* There all done.
Baby Gusty: Who do you have next?
Dr. Toothful: Ember.
Baby Gusty: She lost a tooth.
Dr. Toothful: She did?
Baby Gusty: Yep. Baby Shady helped pull it out.
Dr. Toothful: What a helper.
Baby Gusty: Mm-hm.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 17, 2011 16:16:24 GMT -8
Nurse: Ember. *She goes in* She'll be right with you. *Dr. Toothful comes in*
Dr. Toothful: Look at you. Your getting taller by the year. And you lost a tooth I heard.
Ember: Yes. *Opens her mouth* See?
Dr. Toothful: I do see. Its your last 1 too.
Ember: And I brush my teeth every day twice.
Dr. Toothful: Good. Any problems with teeth hurting?
Ember: Well. The 1s in the very back have been hurting.
Dr. Toothful: Ah your wisdom teeth. If I see something wrong with them we can take them out today if you want.
Ember: Can I be asleep during it?
Dr. Toothful: Sure. Now let's get an x-ray and see what's up.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 17, 2011 17:05:52 GMT -8
She does the x-ray and goes out and looks:
Dr. Toothful: No cavities. Now let's see. *Looks at the back teeth* I can kind of see why she's having pain. Poor thing. Yep looks like we have to extract those wisdom teeth. *Goes back in* Ember no cavities but I do see why your having pains. Those wisdom teeth are rubbing against the others. I'll let your mom know we have to take your wisdom teeth out. *Goes out* Ember needs to have her wisdom teeth out today. That O.K. with you?
Ember's mom: Sure. She did say yesterday her back teeth were hurting.
Baby Shady: Mama what are wisdom teeth?
Shady: They are teeth. Well uh.
Dr. Toothful: Let me show her. *Gets out a chart* See these? They are molars. Right next to them are what are called wisdom teeth?
Baby Shady: Do they make you wise? *Giggles*
Dr. Toothful: Heh heh. Got quite the joker there Shady. Think of them like your appendix. They have a purpose at sometime but overtime they can get so big that they get uncomfortable. Anyway I'm heading back in. The nurse is getting Ember set up for surgery. We'll be done in an hour or so. *She heads back in and sees Ember laying back in the chair* You know the drill. Alright nurse put the mask on her. *She does* When you wake up we'll be done. *She drifts off to sleep* Have a good nap girl.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 18, 2011 3:34:22 GMT -8
After an hour and a half Ember wakes up:
Dr. Toothful: Hey Ember.
Ember: *With gauze in her mouth* Are you done?
Dr. Tootful: If your asking if we're done then yes. You were asleep during the whole thing.
Ember: Still kind of groggy from the gas.
Dr. Toothful; That's understandable. Now about the gauze. You will need to change it every hour or so. And whatever you do don't touch the holes with your tongue O.k? By tomorrow your mouth will stop bleeding and you can take the gauze out. Now we'll wheel you out to the waiting room and I'll see my next patient. Also we'll need to set up a follow-up O.K? *She nods and Dr. Toothful gets a wheelchair* There we go. *She hops in and is wheeled out* Here we are.
Baby Shady: Your face is kind of bulging there?
Ember: *Muffled* Because of the gauze.
Baby Shady: Huh?
Shady: I think she said "Because of the gauze" *Ember nods* She has to have that in her mouth for the rest of the day to help with the healing. She also has to have the gauze changed from time to time today.
Baby Shady: Anything else?
Dr. Toothful: For the next 3 days she can't eat solids. She has to eat soft food. Like oatmeal and soup.
Ember's mom: Got it. *She gets out of the wheelchair and sits in a chair and falls back asleep*
Baby Shady: She's really tired.
Shady: She had sleeping gas probably and she's still groggy.
Dr. Toothful: Yep.
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 18, 2011 9:38:27 GMT -8
Nurse: Baby Heartthrob. *She goes in*
Baby Heartthrob: Might need her to look at 1. Its been bugging me. *Starts sniffling*
Nurse: Is it hurting that badly?
Baby Heartthrob: Uh huh.
Nurse: Alright. Just let her know when she gets in here. *She comes in and sees that Baby Heartthrob is in pain*
Dr. Toothful: I know that look. What's the matter Baby Heartthrob. Is a tooth bugging you?
Baby Heartthrob: *In tears* Yes. I've been brushing every day and flossing like you said.
Dr. Toothful: I believe you. Let me see which 1 is it? *She points to her fourth tooth* Mm hm. *Gets a tool out* I'll be gentle I promise. *Touches the tooth barely and Baby Heartthrob screams* I'm sorry I know it hurts. *Sighs* Nurse. *The nurse comes in*
Nurse: What's up?
Dr. Toothful: Get Heartthrob in here. We might need her. *She goes out and Baby Heartthrob is crying* Sh. We'll get that nasty old tooth taken care of. I promise. *Heartthrob comes in*
Heartthrob: What's wrong? *Sees Baby Heartthrob in tears* Aw. Is it that tooth again?
Baby Heartthrob: It really hurts mom.
Dr. Toothful: Could you hold her hooves down while I check it please. *She nods* Sorry honey I have to take a look O.K? *Heartthrob holds Baby Heartthrob's hooves down*
Baby Heartthrob: No no no.
Dr. Toothful: Just hold on. *Feels around her tooth with the tool while Baby Heartthrob screams* Just a few more seconds and I'll be done. *Keeps looking* Oh yeah. Something is wrong with this tooth alright. *Baby Heartthrob is still crying* Its alright. I won't be doing that again I promise. We need to take an x-ray O.K? *She nods* Hold this in your mouth even though it hurts to. *She does whimpering the whole time* Alright let's see what's going on. *Pushes a button* There. Now then be right back. *She goes out and Heartthrob stays in to soothe her*
Baby Heartthrob: Will I...... *Still crying* Lose my tooth?
Heartthrob: I don't know honey. That's what she's gonna find out.
Dr. Toothful: Ew. I see why she's in such pain. *Goes back in* Looks like I have another surgery to perform. That tooth is gone. Its no longer alive. Its dead.
Baby Heartthrob: That's why it hurts so badly? *Dr. Toothful nods*
Dr. Toothful: Your other teeth are fine. Its just that 1. But I promise if I pull this 1 a new 1 will replace it. Its just a baby tooth after all.
Baby Heartthrob: Will I be awake during it? Because I don't want to be.
Dr. Toothful: If you want we can put you to sleep during it. If it makes you feel more at ease. *She nods*
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Post by djlamar2 on Mar 18, 2011 9:59:03 GMT -8
The nurse pulls down the gas mask:
Dr. Toothful: When you wake up that tooth will be gone. *She's still crying* I know how it feels. I had to have 1 taken out just like that when I was only 3. *She puts it on her* Calm down and think happy thoughts. Take deep breaths. *She does* There you go.
Baby Heartthrob: Sorry for screaming.
Dr. Toothful: Your fine. Just keep taking deep breaths. And soon you'll be asleep.
Baby Heartthrob: Mom.
Heartthrob: I'm right here. *Still soothing her with her humming*
Baby Heartthrob: Your a nice dentist Dr. Toothful.
Dr. Toothful: Never had a patient say that after I hurt them. Thank you. Close your eyes. *She does* Just keep taking those deep breaths. *Running her hoof through Baby Heartthrob's mane* Your doing good. *She stops crying and drifts off to sleep* I'll come and get you when we're done. *She walks out into the waiting room*
Baby Shady: Is Baby Heartthrob O.K?
Heartthrob: She will be. She has a bad tooth that needs to be removed. *Baby Shady nods*
Baby Shady: I could hear her all the way out here.
Heartthrob: Well it really hurt. They said that it was dead.
Baby Shady: What's that mean?
Shady: The nerves in the tooth itself die. And since they do then the tooth starts getting bad. Thus its a dead tooth. If you let it go too long like I did as a kid thinking it was just a toothache then it becomes abscessed. And you definitely don't want that. That hurts way worse.
Baby Shady: Good thing that they caught it in time.
Shady: Mm-hm.
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