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\"dentist<\/a>Many patients don\u2019t realize just how instrumental proper dental care is in their overall physical health, which is why fibbing, lying to your dentist or underplaying your oral hygiene habits can actually do more harm than good. You may be inclined to try to impress your dentist by stretching the truth a little about how well you actually take care of your teeth but the fact of the matter is that the inside of your mouth will always reveal the truth. A good dentist can tell right away if you\u2019re lying about how often you smoke and consume sugary foods or if you grind your teeth at night.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s always better to maintain an open and honest line of communication with your dentist so that they can provide you with the appropriate amount of dental care you need to lead a healthy life. With that in mind, here are some of the most common white lies or flat out lies dentists commonly hear from their patients.<\/p>\n

Saying You Don\u2019t Smoke when You Actually Do<\/h2>\n

Few bad habits are more evident than smoking. Anyone with a working nose can tell if you\u2019re a smoker. Whether you realize it or not, the odour lingers and ingrains itself in your clothes, your hair and especially your skin. What\u2019s more, the toxins contained in cigarettes and even chewing tobacco stain your teeth. If your dentist needs further evidence that you smoke\u2014and how often you do it\u2014all they have to do is look at your index and middle fingers for signs of nicotine stains.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, there\u2019s no getting away from this one. If you smoke, your dentist will be able to tell right away, so you might as well just be honest about it and tell them how much you smoke. Your dentist isn\u2019t there to judge or lecture you about how harmful smoking is for your health\u2014 you already know that. They just want to have all of the facts, so they can accurately examine your oral health and provide appropriate treatments as needed.<\/p>\n

Saying You Don\u2019t Feel Pain when You Do<\/h2>\n

Another common lie or white lie that patients tell their dentists is the amount of pain, sensitivity or discomfort they feel during an appointment. Whether it\u2019s a routine checkup, a cleaning or any other type of treatment, you`re dentist doesn\u2019t want to hurt you. They just want to treat the problem and make it as painless as possible. And they can tell when you feel pain because your eyes and face are a dead giveaway. Most people tend to scrunch up their nose, wince or squint their eyes when they feel even a small tingling sensation. Dentists notice this and since they want to make you feel as comfortable as possible, it\u2019s better to just be upfront if they ask if you\u2019re in pain. Depending on the procedure, your dentist might administer a local, general or topical anesthetic to try and reduce your level of discomfort.<\/p>\n

Telling Your Dentist You Floss Regularly when You Don\u2019t<\/h2>\n

As an expert in oral health, your dentist can definitely tell whether or not you floss, how often you floss, and how effectively you floss. There are four immediate telltale signs that indicate bad flossing habits:<\/p>\n