Yeah, the numbers thing gets me too. Like, I know 1s and 2s are “good” and anything higher is “uh oh,” but when the hygienist starts rattling off “three, four, three, two…” my brain just goes into overdrive. I always end up trying to do the math in my head, like, is that a C+ or am I flunking my gums? Kinda wild how hearing a bunch of numbers can make you sweat more than a math test.
I did the same as you last time and asked for a breakdown at the end. Turns out it wasn’t even close to as bad as I’d built it up in my head—just a couple spots to watch. I guess it’s that classic thing where the unknown is way scarier than reality most of the time. Still, wish they’d just say “all good” or “needs work” instead of making it sound like bingo night for teeth.
