I’m so vain

Did anyone else immediately begin singing the lyrics to You’re so vain?

Anyway, a couple of weeks ago I noticed a spot between Banshee’s front teeth that looked suspicious.

So, like any crazy parent, I grabbed my teeth cleaning kit (yep, I purchased one of those during quarantine), and went exploring.

I found that “the spot” was a cavity.

This occurred when we finally bid adieu to Banshee’s pacifiers.

Her teeth were slightly pushed forward when she used the pacifiers, which kept them consistently pressed against her upper lip.

When they were finally gone, her teeth shifted back and crossed over one another.

With the crossing, it allowed for plaque to sit and develop into a cavity.

And, that coupled with some predisposition of poor tooth enamel *points to self* and prolonged pacifier use, it didn’t take much.

So, I did what any responsible parent would do.

I called and made an appointment with a pediatric dentist.

Confirmation.

Cavity.

With three options for care.

A tooth solution that would turn the cavity black over a couple of days, but would prevent further damage.
Repair the tooth, looking like a regular cavity filling, etc.
Pull the tooth.

I didn’t like any of those options.

I didn’t want her to have this unsightly spot in the very front of her smile.

I didn’t want her to be loaded down with multiple anesthetics and helpers just to repair a tooth.

And, I definitely didn’t want them to pull it.

It’s a no-brainer which option was best, yet, I still struggled.

Many thoughts went through my mind.

Would people pass judgement at my kids teeth?

Would people stare at her smile and constantly ask questions?

Would Banshee be concerned or bothered by the dark mark?

I called Brent, even though I knew the answer, I needed him to say it was fine and she would be fine as well.

So, I put my grown-up panties on and chose the solution.

I chose to swallow the yet-to-happen judgements and pick the option best for her.

And, she was absolutely fine.

She willingly shows everyone her tooth.

Takes pictures of it.

Makes videos of it.

And, I absolutely love her spirit and reminder that others will always have their opinions.

But, In the grand scheme of things – does it really matter?

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