Welcome to the staff room.
There’s toothpaste on someone’s sleeve, a mug that says “I ❤️ Plaque (JK)”, and a fierce debate happening over whether pineapple belongs on pizza.
Spoiler: this is not a judgement zone.
Between patients, dental teams catch their breath — and yes, sometimes spill a little tea. We asked around, and here are some honest, unfiltered confessions straight from lunchtime chats at the surgery.
🙊 “I don’t floss every day either.” — Hygienist, 13 years in
Shocking, right? But real life gets in the way for everyone.
We slip up too. The difference is — we get back on track without the guilt spiral.
What we wish you knew:
Progress > perfection.
Don’t wait for Monday. Just floss tonight and boom — you’re back.
🍫 “There’s a secret snack drawer. It’s mostly chocolate.” — Dental nurse
We tell patients to cut down on sugar. Then we inhale a Twirl between patients.
We know. We’re flawed. But it’s all about balance, right?
What we wish you knew:
You don’t need to be sugar-free. You just need to rinse, brush, and keep your gums happy.
💤 “Sometimes I forget to brush before bed. Then I dream about plaque.” — Dentist
Yes, seriously. Dentist nightmares are a thing.
We have off days too. We’re just better at hiding them behind a face mask.
What we wish you knew:
Oral health isn’t about being perfect every day. It’s about not giving up when you fall off the wagon.
🦷 “We know when you’ve panic-flossed.” — Every hygienist, ever
It’s like fake tan before a wedding. We can spot it a mile off.
(But hey, at least you tried.)
What we wish you knew:
Start small. Even a bit of flossing a few times a week can transform your gums.
☕ “We live on tea and empathy.” — Receptionist
You only see us for 30 minutes, but we spend hours helping people feel less nervous, less ashamed, more in control.
We care. A lot.
What we wish you knew:
You’re not “bad” at brushing. You’re just human — and we’re here to help, not to judge.
🎧 Bonus overheard in the staff room:
- “Why do patients think gum disease is made up?”
- ““Do toddlers come with a pause button? Asking for a friend.”
- “I used Flosst this week and actually remembered to floss. I’m a changed woman.”
- “If I had £1 for every time someone said, ‘I hate the dentist,’ I’d have my own practice by now.”
TL;DR:
Dental pros are human. We snack. We skip flossing. We love a good scroll.
But we care deeply — and we’re rooting for you (and your gums) every step of the way.
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