I can totally relate to the anxiety thing. When my son chipped his tooth at school, I was a nervous wreck driving him to the dentist. Meanwhile, he was just calmly holding an ice pack to his mouth and asking if he could still have pizza later. Kids really do bounce back faster than we think...but honestly, seeing him handle it didn't exactly erase my own dental jitters. Guess some anxieties stick around longer than others, huh?
Reading this reminded me of when my daughter fell off her scooter and knocked a tooth loose. I was panicking, calling the dentist while trying not to freak her out. Meanwhile, she was just annoyed that she had to pause her game to go get checked out. Kids really are something else... But yeah, I still get nervous at the dentist myself, even after all these years. Wonder if that's something we ever truly outgrow?
Maybe it's less about outgrowing it and more about the experiences we've had? I used to dread dentist visits too, but finding a patient dentist who explained everything clearly made a huge difference. Ever tried switching dentists to see if that helps ease the anxiety?
Switching dentists can definitely help, but sometimes it's just the whole dentist vibe, you know? I remember taking my grandson in once after he chipped a tooth playing soccer—talk about unexpected. The dentist was great, explained everything step-by-step, but even then, the kid was nervous. Maybe it's also about building trust over time? Like, the more familiar you get with the dentist and the office, the less scary it feels... at least that's how it worked for us.
I totally get that vibe thing you're talking about. Even as someone who works in the dental field, I still feel a little anxious myself when I have to go in for a procedure. Weird, huh? But you're right about trust—it definitely helps over time. I've seen kids who were terrified at first slowly warm up after a few visits. Sounds like your grandson handled it pretty well though, considering it was unexpected and all... chipped teeth can be scary for anyone. Glad the dentist took their time explaining things—that makes such a difference.
