Yes, these words came out of DJ's mouth.  Who would have thunk it?  Today was THE dentist appointment.  I've been preparing DJ all week for this moment.  I had him so excited to go see the dentist, he was up at 5am.  He didn't cry one time.  Nor did he get upset.  The staff there was SO wonderful, so patient. 

The sedative actually worked a bit this time, but he was awake the whole time during the cleanings.  He let them take xrays - no problems.  They did have to assure him about 100 times that they were NOT pulling any teeth though.  This time he believed them. 

Unfortunately his baby teeth SUCK.  He has tons and tons of cavities.  The dentist explained to me that this sometimes happens and when their adult teeth come in, they are perfectly fine.  She sealed his molars today to be on the safe side since he was extremely cooperative and didn't move around much. 

She had a wonderful technique with him.  DJ's a big cuddler.  So he cuddled against her shoulder while she did everything.  She explained to him the importance of jobs.  How she had a job to do and how she did it.  Then she told him HE had a job to do as well.  He had to hold on to a stuffed animal laying on his stomach while she did her job.  He was so proud he had a job to do as well.  She said after the next couple cleanings, she'll see if he's ok with letting the hygenist do it. 

She does want him to get a few teeth pulled (as you all know we've been waiting another year for this).  She doesn't want to do it in the office though.  She wants to send him to an oral surgeon where he'll be put to sleep while they do the pulling.  She's also going to write a letter to my medical insurance company telling them she refuses to do it in office because of the autism.  Then hopefully they'll cover it. 

As I've said before, I didn't care how much money I paid out of pocket.  I do have dental insurance but their office isn't on the list.  I still had to clear my head a little bit after I forked over $500 for dental work.  The most expensive was the sealant put on his teeth to prevent cavities.  They were $50 a tooth times 4.  Then the sedation was almost $200.  A very expensive, but happy, day!  DJ even got a huge stuffed whale for being so good and doing everything the dentist asked him to do.  I was so proud of my guy!!!!