Since dentists ask embarrassing questions, patients often feel tempted to lie to them. The idea is that a small and (seemingly) harmless fib is better than a shameful dental truth. With that said, there’s no real point in hiding anything; most dentists know when you’re lying. You’d do better to talk with them honestly than to spin tall tales at a checkup. If you need proof, just keep reading to learn four lies dentists know you’re telling.
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