A dentist has shared the 'secret' codes they use 'behind your back' during check-ups
A dentist has lifted the lid on the 'secret codes' they use during check-ups that might leave patients puzzled. Visiting the dentist is often an anxiety-inducing experience, particularly when you're in the dark about the dental jargon being used.
But there are times when the dental dialogue might just fly over your head. Remember your last dental visit? Did the dentist reel off a series of numbers while inspecting your teeth and gums, leaving you baffled? Well, now a dentist has revealed the 'secret' codes they utter 'behind your back', allowing you to be in the know next time, reports The Mirror.Dr Onkar Mudhar, a London-based dentist, took to TikTok to demystify "what the code means".
So, the best thing you can hear when your dentist is poking your gum is zero, which, according to Dr Mudhar, means it's "healthy" as can be. If you hear a number one, it means "you've got bleeding in the gaps, which is caused by inflammation". He continued: "A number two means you've got a bit of build-up along the teeth, similar to limescale in the kettle".
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