Mac went to see Dra. Marcela today for his 6-month teeth cleaning and check-up. Mac loves his dentist in Charleston, but Dra. Marcela does a much better cleaning and she doesn't rip off our insurance company, so I decided that instead of seeing the Charleston dentist when we were home (at the 6-month mark), we'd wait to see Dra. Marcela upon our return (at the 7-month mark).
Mac isn't Dra. Marcela's biggest fan. She doesn't give toys out at the end of the visit and she lectures him constantly about flossing and brushing better. She also cleans her own patients' teeth. No dental hygienist doing the dirty work for her. No sirree. And she really gets in there. There is nary a particle of plaque left when she's done. And when you don't floss daily or brush as well as you should, there's a lot of plaque to scrape out.
For surviving another 6-month check-up with Dra. Marcela and having nice, clean teeth (and no cavities!) to show for it, I am truly thankful. (I have my appointment with Dra. Marcela next Tuesday. Wish me luck!)
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