调查发现, 半数以上的美国人在口腔卫生方面向牙医撒谎, Over half of Americans lie to dentists about oral hygiene, survey finds, with many avoiding visits due to anxiety.

Aspen Dental委托Talker Research进行的一项调查发现,一半以上的美国人在口腔卫生方面向牙医撒谎,这往往是因为焦虑和希望逃避判断。 A survey by Talker Research, commissioned by Aspen Dental, found that over half of Americans lie to their dentists about their oral hygiene, often due to anxiety and a desire to avoid judgment. 尽管如此,48%的人相信牙医能看穿他们的谎言。 Despite this, 48% believe their dentists can see through their lies. 焦虑和不适使许多人无法看牙医,去年45%的人没有看牙医,五年内将近五分之一的人没有看牙医。 Anxiety and discomfort prevent many from visiting the dentist, with 45% not having visited in the past year and nearly one in five not in five years. 在整体健康方面强调适当的口腔护理。 Proper oral care is stressed for overall health.