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Dentists And Oral Hygienists: What Are Your Wildest Secrets And Stories?

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Some people hate the dentist, some love it, and some don't go at all! But as much as everyone likes to talk about their feelings toward the dentist, we rarely hear any stories from THEIR perspective.

Maybe you've suffered injuries from people unexpectedly chomping down on your fingers during an examination.

Maybe you've frequently spotted palatal petechiae on a patient's soft palate — a type of bruising that can result from giving a blowjob — and are now aware of their voracious sex life.

Guy pointing at a bruised soft palate

Perhaps you immediately know about certain people's drug habits based on a quick glance at their teeth.

Ground down teeth

If you're a dentist or oral hygienist, we want to hear your wildest secrets and stories! Tell us in the comments for a chance to be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post.