I’ve written about how Teddy went blind and the went blind again, well recently he knocked out his two front teeth. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but he did put two giant chips in them.
How? How did he do it?
It’s not something common.
He didn’t fall off his bike or do it while playing sports or when he was at the playground. He did it as only a Kraus Kid can do, he did it on a mechanical bull.
We do a charity race every year. During the race we are “gored” by the roller derby girls. The use red paint and get you as you run by them. After the race there is a party and the always shave a mechanical bull.
Every Year my kids ask to go on it and for one reason or another they don’t. This year, there was no line, so I told them they could do it. There were TONS of kids much smaller and younger than Teddy that had already gone on it.
What could happen? Teddy could happen!
As the bull came up, Teddy face-planted onto it. Down he went and there went his teeth.
I thought he broke his nose and has expecting blood everywhere. No blood, but he only had half of his front teeth.
They weren’t loose and he didn’t expose the nerves, so I wasn’t too concerned.
I called the dentist the next day and since we didn’t get an appointment until the following day, I guess they weren’t all that concerned either.
Apparently it happens ALL THE TIME, because no one asked what happened. Teddy told everyone (of course) and then I got the side eye and asked, “Where was there a mechanical bull?” Once he told the story, everyone thought he was the funniest kid ever.
In comes the dentist, I’m thinking they are going to bond them.
Nope, his highness gets two crowns.
He is checking everything out, like a hawk and asking if they’re going to knock him out, I think
he was hoping. (They didn’t even numb him.)
He was nervously cracking jokes and then wouldn’t you know it, of course dentist falls in love with him.
I swear getting the crowns ready took way longer then getting them put on.
The only bad part is he can’t bite into apples or carrots ever again because he can snap he teeth right off.
Luckily he left the dentist looking as good as new. Now we just have to keep him from having to get a new nose.
Aww. Poor guy! And his poor teeth! They look good as new, though!
Poor Teddy. He can’t catch a break. I would have passed out.
Oh my goodness! I couldn’t imagine! I’m glad they look fabulous now though, they look as good as new!
Oh my gosh! So glad he is ok and it was just some chips and not something more serious!
I’m glad he is okay! His teeth look great. It’s amazing how they can fix big chips like that. The event where it happened sounds like fun though!
Oh no, that looks so painful! I am glad he’s okay and all fixed up.
O no, poor guy! I remember when I chipped my same tooth twice. Good thing he’s okay though. That’s always a scary thing.
Breaking your teeth on a mechanical bull is definitely different. Poor guy but his teeth look great in the after photo.
I have always wanted to try a mechanical bull. I am so glad he is okay.
It is good that the dentist was able to fix his teeth and help his appearance. A smile and teeth are very important to one’s self confidence, especially in a child this young.
My daughter broke one of her front teeth off when she was about his age. We were in the Dominican Republic. It was the last day of our vacation and she dove into the pool and hit the bottom. We couldn’t get it fixed until we returned home. It was a nightmare. These pics bring back memories. Glad he’s all fixed up!
Oh dear, never cracked my teeth like that before just your usual cavities lol. But glad he’s ok and teeth are all fixed
What a story for him to tell though!! Glad they were able to fix him up as good as new.
Awwww, what a sweet little dude! Cracked teeth definitely hurt a lot – I broke some in the military, and can’t imagine being a kid dealing with that!
Poor guy! They did a wonderful job making him look as good as new though! I have accident-prone kids, but I think Teddy might have outdone them this time ;-).
Oh no! I’m glad the dentist was able to get him fixed up! The crowns look great!
Oh my goodness, chipped teeth I guess happen. I don’t have any kids, so never been in this situation. I can imagine it isn’t fun.
Ouch, what a tough kid! I am glad that he is okay and that his teeth are all fixed up.
Per usual as parents we are way more freaked out then the kids. Glad it wasn’t terribly bad. I like the new teeth.
Oh no.. poor little guy. Glad that the dentist did an amazing job to fix his teeth
That’s one vicious crack on his two front teeth. It’s a battle scar for him but glad the dentist was able to repair it.
Aw, boys! It’s a good thing he didn’t break his nose. The dentist did a great job.
I’m so happy to hear that they fixed his teeth. I bet he feels better now. Poor little guy! Great job mom!
Oh no, I feel so bad floor you and him!! I hate to see kids in pain!!!
A Mechanical bull?!?! Oh, poor guy. I hope he is feeling better soon and I am glad they fixed his teeth. He looks good, they did a good job.
Oh man, I’m glad he is ok and you were able to get his teeth repaired. This could totally happen to my son.
Sheesh! He certainly did a number on his chompers lol. Its great that you got them all fixed up though!
Oh my goodness! I see this all the time hear! Kids do it constantly! I just had one this morning!! Trooper that kid!