Kids pick up on our nerves, don’t they?
Totally agree with this. My daughter once knocked her tooth loose at the playground and I tried to play it cool, but inside I was freaking out. Here’s what helped: quick rinse, a cold washcloth, and then straight to the dentist. I used to think “wait and see” was fine, but after that, I’m all for letting the pros check things out. Sometimes peace of mind is worth more than any home remedy.
I totally get that urge to stay calm on the outside while your brain is screaming. My son chipped his front tooth on the monkey bars—blood everywhere, I was panicking inside but just kept saying, “You’re okay, buddy.” We rinsed his mouth, put a cold pack on his lip, and called the dentist right away. I used to think a little wobble was no big deal, but after that scare? I’d rather have a dentist double-check than risk missing something. Kids are resilient, but our nerves sure aren’t...
Kids are resilient, but our nerves sure aren’t...
Right? I swear my blood pressure spikes every time my kid takes a tumble. But I do have to ask—did the dentist say anything about watching for infection or nerve damage? I always wonder if a chipped tooth could turn into something worse down the line, or if it’s usually just cosmetic. I’d rather deal with a dentist bill than a surprise abscess, but sometimes I second-guess if I’m overreacting. Anyone else get that “am I being paranoid?” feeling?
