{"id":203,"date":"2020-12-29T22:06:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T22:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=203"},"modified":"2021-01-19T22:11:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T22:11:30","slug":"five-lies-that-cant-fool-your-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/29\/five-lies-that-cant-fool-your-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Familiar Fibs That Can\u2019t Fool Your Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve ever found that that visiting your dentist<\/a> feels like a sort of reckoning day, you\u2019re not alone. Many people are intimidated by certain questions that their dentist\u2019s may ask them when they visit. It\u2019s important to understand that even though your honest answers to the questions may not seem like ones your dentist wants to hear, they still need to know how you\u2019ve been caring for your teeth so that they can provide the kind of treatment you need. Keep reading to learn about five common questions people tend to struggle being honest with their dentists about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Five Fibs That Will Never Fool Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is very common for people to feel uneasy at the dentist’s office. Millions of people struggle with dental phobia. It doesn\u2019t help if you know that you won\u2019t have the best \u201cA plus\u201d answers for every question they may ask. Regardless of the responses they get, a person\u2019s mouth can answer a multitude of questions without uttering a word. here are seven common fibs that dentists hear, but aren\u2019t fooled by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One: \u201cNo, That Doesn\u2019t Hurt\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s common for people to fain that they aren\u2019t in pain when a dentist presses down with their dental tool on an area of sensitivity or decay. You probably can\u2019t mask pain when it comes to your facial expressions, so in order to help your dentist identify a potential issue, just go ahead and let them know if you feel discomfort at any point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two: \u201cSoda \u2013 I hardly ever drink it\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While everyone\u2019s definition of \u201chardly ever\u201d may be subjective, even if you don\u2019t drink soda every day of the week, your dentist still needs to know if you do. The acid in sodas or other highly acidic beverages can show wear and tear on your enamel over time, which is something your dentist knows to look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three: \u201cI Don\u2019t Smoke\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one is probably a lot more common than you think. Most people who smoke have been told enough times that it\u2019s not great for them, they\u2019ve probably lost count. Smoking is notorious for causing many health issues, and among them is teeth staining. It doesn\u2019t take a dentist to notice that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four: \u201cI Floss Regularly\u201d Be Diligent About Visiting Your Dentist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This fib might be told innocently simply out of unawareness. Many people don\u2019t know that flossing is technically supposed to be done twice a day \u2013 once in the morning and once in the evening before you brush. Your dentist can easily spot tartar build-up, which is the result of plaque leftover from not flossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five: \u201cI\u2019m Not A Teeth Grinder\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like the previous one, this one is often told due to ignorance. If you have headaches often that feel as though they\u2019re originating in your jaw or experience severe tooth sensitivity, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019re unknowingly grinding your teeth. Let your dentist have a look at your pearly whites to look for signs of enamel wear or jaw strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether or not you\u2019re the star dental pupil, it\u2019s important to be 100% honest with your dentist. Telling them about your normal hygiene routine and habits can help them set a trajectory unique to you for your own personal oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ukti Phadnis is passionate about providing high-quality care by educating her patients on the importance of regular dental checkups and defending their oral health. It is extremely important to her to continue her education on a regular basis so that she can keep her dental practice up to date with all of the latest techniques. She loves building long-lasting relationships with everyone she treats. Are you ready to get your teeth in tip-top shape? Request an appointment online<\/a> or call (860) 400-3007<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever found that that visiting your dentist feels like a sort of reckoning day, you\u2019re not alone. Many people are intimidated by certain questions that their dentist\u2019s may ask them when they visit. It\u2019s important to understand that even though your honest answers to the questions may not seem like ones your dentist […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=203"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":205,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203\/revisions\/205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}