A little rough around the edges

Gina took Ryan to a pediatric dentist today. His chipped teeth both had rough edges, so while Gina and a nurse wrestled Boo the dentist used a drill to file them. The good news is it looks like the accident didn’t cause any permanent damage. We just have to keep an eye out for bruising and discoloration. The bad news is the lower tooth we thought was split is actually fused with its neighbor. This apparently isn’t uncommon (Ryan’s cousin Beth has the same thing) and the dentist says she won’t do anything about it until she X-rays Ryan’s teeth when he’s three. Until then we’ll try not to worry about it. We’re just thankful his top ones are okay.

As a consolation prize for his torture I bought the baby a toy. I picked out a bucket of colorful shapes with a lid full of holes they fit through. Meanwhile, Gina is reviewing the baby’s contract, which says that he can’t scare his mommy. I don’t think he knows how to read yet.