Tatum was honest with me. She has still been sucking her fingers. We have been trying to quit this habit for 3 years now. The dentist, Dr. Vee, has been giving her an incentive for 3 years too! Tatum will quit for a couple of days, then boom; she starts up again. In her heart, she wants to quit, but it never has been long lasting. She blames her teeth hurting.
Well, when we went in to get her teeth cleaned, Dr. Vee said she still had a prize waiting if she would quit. This time, Tatum was determined!
After a week of telling me this, she was successful! I called Dr. Vee and told her the good news.
They told me to bring her in for a celebration. What dentist does this!?
We entered…..and…..
There she was! Bubbles, a balloon, and a treat bag. She crowned her with a princess crown, and made her feel like a million dollars.
I’m so proud of Tatum for finally quitting and being determined.
I’m grateful for Dr. Vee and the office of Children’s Dental for making her feel so special.