Daily Life - Going To The Dentist (0075)

A: Hey, Gary, great to see you again. Please have a seat. So tell me, what seems to be the problem?
B: Thanks, doc. I've got a really bad toothache! I can't eat anything, and look, my face is all swollen. I think it might be my wisdom tooth.
A: Well, let's have a look. Open wide. Hmm... this doesn't look good. Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We'll need to put in a filling before it gets any worse, and the crown probably needs to be refitted. I'm going to order some x-rays.
B: Is it gonna hurt?
A: No, not at all! Just lay back and relax.
A: Ok, spit.

Key Vocabulary

have a seat phrase sit down
toothache common noun, singular tooth pain
swollen Adjective some parts are bigger than others due to a certain disease
wisdom tooth common noun, singular big tooth at the back of your mouth which grows in one's adulthood
have a look phrase take a glance
cavity common noun, singular a hole in a tooth
crown common noun, singular the part of the tooth which can be seen
filling common noun, singular something that fills the hole of the tooth
x-rays common noun, plural a medical examination that takes a picture of your bones

Supplementary Vocabulary

floss verb to use a thin thread or string to clean between your teeth
mouthwash common noun, singular a liquid that is used to clean your mouth and teeth and to make your breath smell better
gingivitis common noun, singular a disease in which the gums become red, swollen, and sore
plaque common noun, singular a thin coating that forms on teeth and contains bacteria
dog breath common noun, singular used to describe when somebody has very bad breath