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It’s common knowledge that brushing and flossing twice daily is essential to your at-home dental hygiene routine. However, according to surveys conducted by the American Dental Association, less than 50% of American adults floss as frequently as they should. If you’re not as consistent as you should be and have a dental checkup coming up, you might worry that you’ll be judged for the state of your smile. When your dentist asks about your habits, you may even feel tempted to stretch the truth and tell them what they want to hear.
Many try to convince their providers that they’ve been paying more attention to their oral health than they have been. Continue reading to learn about three lies they know you’re telling!
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