Going to the dentist is necessary, even if it's not fun. Here are the words you need to explain your tooth trouble.
1. Common Problems
- Toothache: Pain in a tooth.
- Cavity: A hole in a tooth caused by decay.
- Sensitive teeth: Pain when eating hot or cold food.
- Gum disease: Infection of the gums (pink flesh around teeth).
2. Treatments
Procedures:
- Filling: Material put into a cavity to fix it.
- Extraction: Pulling a tooth out.
- Root canal: Cleaning the inside of a tooth root.
- Cleaning / Scale and Polish: Professional cleaning to remove plaque.
- Braces: Wires to straighten teeth.
3. At the Appointment
What the dentist might say.
- "Open wide."
- "Bite down."
- "Rinse your mouth."
- "You need to floss more often."
- "I'm going to give you an injection to numb the area." (Anesthetic).
4. Dental Hygiene
- Toothbrush / Toothpaste: Tools for cleaning.
- Floss: String to clean between teeth.
- Mouthwash: Liquid to kill bacteria.
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