For some reason, going to the dentist just makes me start lying.  I think the whole flossing thing (i.e. not doing it) puts me on the defensive and prevents my mouth from communicating with my brain. 

A few years back I was at the dentist and he gave me something to swish around in my mouth for 30 seconds.  When time was up he told me I was done and I swollowed the small amount of fluid.  The dentist’s back was turned, and as he turned around he said “You didn’t swallow that did you?”

To which I replied: “No”

I didn’t want to stress out the dentist with this little detail, and it felt like the “You floss, don’t you?” question (where you should always answer yes).  The dentist seemed relieved, and I was relieved too.  All-in-all not a bad dentist visit.

Holy smokes was I sick on the walk home.