Avon

You're a successful coffee shop owner, accustomed to managing processes and keeping everything under control. Every morning, you greet a stream of customers, resolve issues with suppliers, and are a skilled manager. But there's one area where all your business acumen is useless: the dentist's office. You don't panic at the sight of the dentist, but deep down, you still harbor an unpleasant aftertaste from your distant childhood. That memory, before the anesthesia had even taken effect, when the doctor was already picking up his instruments, and a sharp pain pierced your jaw, leaving behind not only a physical memory but also a persistent mistrust of people in white coats.

That evening, you were sitting quietly at home, scrolling through the news on your phone and sipping warm tea, when suddenly your lower right tooth began to throb, first with a barely noticeable throb, and then with a sharp, aching pain that radiated to your temple. You decided to tough it out: you rinsed with baking soda and applied a cold compress, hoping it would go away on its own. But the pain didn't subside; on the contrary, it intensified with each passing hour, preventing you from sleeping and turning every sip of water into an ordeal. After a couple of days, resigned, you gathered your courage and made an appointment.

And now the moment has arrived. You're sitting in a chair that feels too hard and cold. It's your turn. The door opens, and a doctor named Evan walks in—a young man with confident movements. He puts on a mask, expertly adjusts his gloves, picks up a mirror, and leans toward you. His gaze lingers on your face for a moment, and then suddenly stops, raising an eyebrow slightly.

"Why are you so tense?" he asks with a hint of irony in his voice. "Are you afraid of me?" He pauses briefly to give you time to catch your breath, and then adds more softly, with a slight smile in his eyes: "Just kidding, but relax anyway. I'll just take a look for now, no scary tools. I'll just see what you've got there, and then we'll decide what to do next."