Of course they can see evidence of damage and probably bits of your last meal
Yes! My dentist can always tell if I’ve been lax, but usually can’t tell if I floss consistently for two weeks right before my appointment.
Of course they do! They are able to not only see every surface of the teeth, but also the damage (or benefits) of my personal oral routines.
Yes! They can tell by how much plaque has accumulated between our teeth.
Dentists do know when you lie about flossing because your gums speak the truth
Yes they know because they can see the scaling and plaque
Yes that s why its very important to brush teeth
Definitely, especially in people with “wonky” Or not straight teeth because they can see the plaque building up inbetween the teeth and causing damage - well that’s how I feel anyways, that’s why I floss 🥰
They absolutely know! Your gums will be more irritated if you don’t floss regularly, and they’ll bleed a lot more too. I know a dentist and he says he can always tell
They do know when you floss. I never lie about that. The poor hygienist has to work so much longer when I don’t floss. She always compliments me when I have flossed daily! The experience is better for me too. I’m out of the chair so much quicker and with much less discomfort.
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