{"id":1385,"date":"2025-06-13T19:12:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T19:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=1385"},"modified":"2025-07-25T19:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T19:40:28","slug":"floss-fiction-3-oral-health-tall-tales-dentists-hear-all-the-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/floss-fiction-3-oral-health-tall-tales-dentists-hear-all-the-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Floss Fiction: 3 Oral Health Tall Tales Dentists Hear All the Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/floss-fiction-3-oral-health-tall-tales-dentists-hear-all-the-time\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_282535270-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Patient fibbing about oral health at the dentist\" class=\"wp-image-1386\" style=\"width:316px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_282535270-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_282535270-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_282535270-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a pretty common practice to tell a few fibs to your dentist when asked about your oral health. But should that tradition continue? Not if you want the best care possible! Here&rsquo;s the truth&mdash;your dentist probably knows you&rsquo;re not being honest, but they&rsquo;re still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/checkups-cleanings.html\">happy to help you<\/a>. Continue reading to see some of the most common dental lies and learn why honesty really is the best policy for your smile.<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;I Floss Every Day&rdquo;<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This might be the most popular lie in the dental world. Unfortunately, it&rsquo;s also the easiest one to spot. Dentists can tell if your gums are inflamed, bleeding, or showing signs of early gum disease. These are dead giveaways of inconsistent or nonexistent flossing.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&rsquo;t worry, your dentist doesn&rsquo;t expect perfection. They&rsquo;d rather hear the truth so they can help you build better habits that fit your lifestyle.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;I Don&rsquo;t Eat Much Sugar&rdquo;<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sugar is sneaky, especially in the US. It&rsquo;s in coffee creamer, salad dressings, and even some &ldquo;healthy&rdquo; snacks you don&rsquo;t even think about. If your teeth are showing signs of decay or enamel wear, your dentist might suspect sugar is making more appearances than you think.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be upfront about your diet. Your dentist can offer strategies to protect your teeth, and your sweet tooth doesn&rsquo;t have to be unsatisfied!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;I Don&rsquo;t Grind My Teeth&rdquo;<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be forgiven for this one pretty quickly, as many patients don&rsquo;t even know they grind their teeth! Many times, it happens during sleep, so there are few signs to show for it other than jaw pain. Thankfully, your dentist can spot the telltale signs, like worn enamel, tiny cracks, and chipped teeth, during a regular checkup.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they bring it up, it&rsquo;s not to call you out&mdash;it&rsquo;s to help you protect your smile before the damage gets worse.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your dentist isn&rsquo;t there to scold you. They just want to give you the best care possible. Being honest about your habits gives them the information they need to offer real, personalized solutions. Once you start opening up to your dentist, you&rsquo;ll see an improvement in how you view dental visits for life.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/meet-dr-john-salivonchik.html\">Dr. S. John Salivonchik<\/a> is a skilled general and cosmetic dentist who brings over 20 years of experience to every appointment. A graduate of Temple Dental School, he combines advanced training with a down-to-earth approach to help patients achieve lasting oral health and trust in the care they receive. Call (470) 589-4475 to schedule a checkup and cleaning at S. John Salivonchik, DMD, PC, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/\">visit our website<\/a> to see a full menu of services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s a pretty common practice to tell a few fibs to your dentist when asked about your oral health. But should that tradition continue? Not if you want the best care possible! Here\u2019s the truth\u2014your dentist probably knows you\u2019re not being honest, but they\u2019re still happy to help you. 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