Let’s face it: few people are completely honest in the dentist’s chair. Whether it’s out of embarrassment, habit, or a misguided attempt to impress, most of us have bent the truth at some point during a check-up. But here’s the reality: your dentist knows. Plaque doesn’t lie, and neither does your gum line. Here are five common lies your dentist hears all the time and why they’re not fooling anyone.