Dentist

Today I had my bi-annual dentist visit. I really like my dentist so I really don't mind going, but I always get real nervous. I think this goes back to childhood. I do remember being held down while some cavities were fixed. I have always dreaded going to the dentist. So in college I didn't go for a while. That first visit back was not fun! I have always had bad teeth- lots of cavities. That is the main reason I dread going. I just know I'll be told I need work done. Today I am cavity free and that makes 2 times in a row. That is a big deal to me!!
Unfortunately, Miriam has gotten my teeth. She has already had 5 fillings or caps. The good thing is that I always go back with her and I try to make sure that she is okay with what they are doing. Miriam seems to have gotten used to it now and does great whenever we go for a cleaning or work. I worry about lily and she has already had one visit and her teeth look good. I think Lily got her daddy's teeth. He has never had a cavity. This is just unreal to me. Especially since I can't even get him to go get a cleaning. I truly believe that a lot of this has to do with genetics. Miriam and I have teeth with weaker enamel or higher acidity in our mouths? Something that easily leads to cavities. I wish they could figure out some way to cure predisposition to cavities!