How to Have a Conversation With Your Dentist in English

How to Have a Conversation With Your Dentist in English Dental Check-up Sam: Hello, Doctor. Dr. Peterson: Good morning, Sam. How are you doing today? Sam: Im OK. Ive been having some gum pain recently. Dr. Peterson: Well, well take a look. Please recline and open your mouth.... thats good. Sam:(after being examined) How does it look? Dr. Peterson: Well, there is some inflammation of the gums. I think we should also do a new set of S-rays. Sam: Why do you say that? Is something wrong? Dr. Peterson: No, no, its just standard procedure every year. It looks like you may have a few cavities as well. Sam: Thats not good news .... hmmm Dr. Peterson: There are just two and they look superficial. Sam: I hope so. Dr. Peterson: We need to take X-rays to identify tooth decay, as well as check for decay between the teeth. Sam: I see. Dr. Peterson: Here, put on this protective apron. Sam: OK. Dr. Peterson: (after taking the X-rays) Things look good. I dont see any evidence of further decay. Sam: Thats good news! Dr. Peterson: Yes, Ill just get these two fillings drilled and taken care of and then well get your teeth cleaned. Key Vocabulary gums gum pain to recline open your mouth inflammation X-rays set of X-rays standard procedure cavities to identify tooth decay protective apron evidence of further decay fillings to drill to take care of to get your teeth cleaned More English for Medical Purposes Dialogues Dental ReceptionistTeeth Cleaning - Dental Hygienist and PatientTroubling Symptoms - Doctor and PatientJoint Pain - Doctor and PatientA Physical Examination - Doctor and PatientPain that Comes and Goes - Doctor and PatientA Prescription - Doctor, and PatientFeeling Queasy - Nurse and PatientHelping a Patient - Nurse and PatientPatient Details - Administration Staff and Patient