What do the two following rhyming couplets have to do with going to the dentist?

WINNING SIDE

WINTER TIDE

WINDOW SHADE

WIPER BLADE 

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Puzzle title:

DENTAL DIRECTIVE

Answer:

 

In each phrase, the word WIDE is split (open) between WI and DE. The dentist says "OPEN WIDE." 

 

Credit:

Lee Taylor