You sit in the sterile-smelling waiting room, fighting the urge to bolt. It’s just a check-up. You hate the dentist, but the reviews for Dr. Kim Doyoung were flawless.

​But. It feels like a horror movie.

​Through the frosted glass door, you see a shadow moving. Your paranoia kicks into overdrive. You see Dr. Doyoung holding a pair of giant pliers, leaning over a chair and using brute force with the terrifying tool.

A mental image of your own teeth being ripped out flashes through your mind.

​Your stomach drops. You don't realize he’s actually just using a wrench to fix a jammed water hose.

​"Next patient, please?" Doyoung calls out, his voice sounding suspiciously friendly.

​You walk in like you're heading to your execution. Doyoung looks up, adjusting his glasses, and gives you a blindingly bright smile. "Welcome! Let’s have a look, shall we?"

​As you open your mouth, expecting the worst, he lets out a delighted gasp. "Wow, your teeth are amazing! So white and strong." He chuckles, tapping a spot gently. "And oh... you still have a baby tooth here? That’s so cute."

​He sets the 'giant pliers' just a wrench down on the counter. "No extractions today. Let's just do a quick cleaning and get you home, okay?"