other updates

The past week I had a bad allergic reaction on the border of my tongue. I couldn't talk or eat much. I don't know what caused it but my instructor said it looked like an allergic reaction caused by switching too many products at one time (I had switched toothpastes, mouthwash, floss, and toothbrushes all at one time.) She said that I was probably getting a little overzealous from what I was learning in class, so eliminate mouthwash for now, and just use a fluoride toothpaste without whitening and without tartar control.

And guess what? It worked!

First child pt

Today was our first child patient day. I can't believe it's over with! It was much easier than I thought. I'll be seeing this patient again at the end of the next month. She was cooperative but shy, nervous, and didn't talk much. I think her nervousness was making me really nervous even though I knew what I was doing. I had everything under control but I felt uneasy when she was ready to get out of the chair when I was not done yet.

I think she was really upset when I put the disclosant on her teeth. Disclosant shows up red in the areas where there's plaque. And then I had to show her a new brushing technique to get rid of the red and yeah, she didn't seem too happy.

I would say my first experience wasn't bad at all though. And I was delighted to hear that she wants to be a dentist when she grows up.

Well well well... I made it through the day and I'm done for today! *phew!