Why do you brush your teeth before going to the dentist

[pkrahmer]

First off i hate going to the dentist.
 i made the mistake once of not brushing my teeth before going to the dentist. It hurt so much more and took longer because the hygienist had to get the food out  then start cleaning the teeth. I have never done that since!

[pstovall]

I was a dental hygienist for thirty years.  I can 99.99% guarantee that the dentist or hygienist will appreciate your efforts if you brush before you visit them. 

[Donnamarg323]

The same reason why you take your clothes off before you have sex.

[tnshpalmer85]

I think it is good to brush your teeth before going to the dentist so they have a clean area to work with. I think it makes it easier to find issues like cavities. I also think it is a nice thing to do.

[heypeg]

Because you need a fresh mouth for the dentist, it would be rude not to.

[singletonb]

Human nature is a funny thing. I too brush, floss and use mouth wash before a dentist visit.

[stevensm4]

Some people have stinky poo breath.

LOL! Some people? Anyway, I would brush just to avoid any sort of embarrassment.

[Donnamarg323]

Very true.But it could also be uncomfortable for the patient if the Dentist has bad breath too.

I have experienced it.

[potluck6]

Always brush my teeth before going to the dentist. I'd hate to go with dirty teeth that's gross.

[beatsdrop]

It's just good hygiene anyway.

[ancmetro]

   Be kind to your dental staff.
   Bad breath is bad manners.

[ccandpam]

I do not want to go to the Dentist with food in my teeth or have bad breath. Have you ever noticed that Dentists have bad breath?

[mamatygress]

My dental hygienist usually has this shame thing going on.  No matter how little work she has to do cleaning my teeth, she always makes critical comments.  Love my dentist, though!

[elvisdo]

Let's put it this way: do you like sitting in the dentist's chair? The longer they have to clean your teeth, the longer you sit in that chair.

[sipingyu]

I always brushed my teeth as I don't want my dentist to see filthy teeth. I want my dentist to spend more time to see if there might be other issues rather than just clean them.