A Dentist and a 2 yr Old

So Olivia had her first dentist appointment.  The facility was gorgeous although I don't think they completly thought out the atmosphere for a family dentital practice.  Upon entering you are blown away by the marlble tiles and curved arches that run and meet throughout the waiting room.  The receptionist greets you under a shimmering chandleir and as you sit on leather chairs that swivel you notice a koi pond well pool under a huge flat screen tv.  The children can sit on minature leather chairs (which are the cutest things I ever seen).  However, Olivia was overwhelmed by the spectacular surrounding that she ran from the minature chairs to the oversized chairs, to the leather stools at the koi pond-pool and back to me.  I was crossing my fingers she doesn't trip and fall into the solid thick wood coffee table, the floor or fall into the pool.  Despite the relaxing intentions of the waiting room I found it quite difficult to relax with a 2 yr. 

As for the dentist himself.  He was very patient.  Olivia did not allow the assistent to examine her mouth.  The assistent put a lot of effort introducing the instruments calling them "toys" and playing with her with the backwards straw, water and air hose.  Olivia smiled but when it came time to open wide Olivia's mouth was SEALED.   The assistant gave up and went to get the dentist.  Once the assistent left, Olivia opened her mouth WIDE.  I couldn't believe the little booger.  But, when the dentist came in Olivia's mouth was once again SEALED tight.  He was very patient and was able to count her teeth and visual check for cavities by having her sit on my lap and laying her head on his lap.  As she cried he utilized her open mouth to the best of his ability. 

We were not able to do the cleaning but he assured me she had no cavities and bring her back in 6 mos to try again.  Man, I hope her eye appointment isn't this tough.