Tooth Truth-teller Gifts

'Doctor, instead of removing some teeth to save the gums, how about removing the gums to save the teeth?'

"I want to be straight with you, Cathy—I've gone through a number of cars in my life."

Freedom of the press

'If I got the job as a sales manager here at Zenadine, I would probably straggle in around 10, then surf the Net for a while, do a crossword...'

The Hockey Puckey

It took awhile for fred and his new dentures to accept each other.

"I'd like to report a case of historical sexual abuse in the sixties. I'd like to - but I can't!"

'Of course the tooth fairy never came. Those were your Grandma's false teeth you put under your pillow.'

'Every time you speak, George, your new teeth whistle!'

'New rule. From now on you don't just sit in the penalty box. You also get a root canal.'

"I think that one is a little too honest."

"Now that that's over, let me tell you what I'm really like"

"Son, it's about time I told you the facts of life, the richest 1% own half the world's wealth."

Candor is the Best Policy

Dentist as Sherlock Holmes investigating a patient's mouth

A great coach provides honest and constructive feedback, even when it's not what the other person wants to hear."

"I swear to tell my own truth..."

Shireen Abu Akleh

'I've found the truth hurts, but it's nothing compared to the headache of trying to remember a pack of lies.'

The Political Prisoner

"I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help #Me Too."

"And it appears brutal honesty still has a place in this market."

"Careful...she bites."

"When you testify, Marty, tell the truth and let the lawyers go to hell."

'Yes, I'm afraid he's going to need braces...'

'Do you realize that you have several passages of scripture right on the tip of your tongue?'

'I know I just met you, but I already hate you. It saves time.'

"Oh yeah, I'm a very responsible employee. At my last job I was responsible for dozens of big mistakes."

'The only thing that gets easier as you grow older is getting tired.'

You're getting a crown for cosmetic purposes. You're not being made the ruler of all us other teeth.

'I'm not a hard worker but I'm willing to take the blame for whatever you want.'

"O.K., I'm going to demonstrate the proper way to lie to me about flossing."

"No, I didn't fake it last night. I really was asleep"

"It doesn't actually work. But it's a great motivator for people to take better care of their teeth."

"Funny, that's not what my Dad calls you..." (kid talking to old lady, Dad panicing)