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Vocabulary used in a dental office - exercise 2



Whether you're a dentist or a patient, this exercise will make communication easier by teaching you the right vocabulary.

Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.


1. I __________________________ my tooth. = Part of my tooth broke off.
  shopped
  chipped
  shaped

2. If I give you local __________________________, you won't feel any pain.
  painless
  medicine
  anaesthesia

3. This won't hurt at all. = You won't __________________________.
  feel me
  feel a thing
  feel a bit

4. Most people hate the sound of a dentist's __________________________.
  drill
  drawl
  drip

5. I'm sorry, but your dental plan does not __________________________ ( = pay for) this type of treatment.
  cover
  assist
  make

6. She is my __________________________. ( = helper)
  assailant
  asylum
  assistant

7. You have a _________________________ in that tooth.
  cavity
  cave
  caveat

8. I suggest we put a porcelain ___________________________ on that tooth.
  crown
  crane
  corn

9. We won't be able to finish the __________________________ today.
  treat
  treatment
  treating

10. How __________________________ do you brush your teeth?
  many
  times
  often


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MEDICAL ENGLISH: Vocabulary for dentists

Need to review common dentistry terms? We've got you covered!S

COMMON DENTAL PROBLEMS:

Cavity (caries)
A hole in the tooth

Tooth decay
Damage caused by bacteria

Plaque
Soft bacteria layer on teeth

Tartar (calculus)
Hardened plaque

Gingivitis
Gum inflammation

Periodontitis
Serious gum disease

Toothache
Pain in a tooth

Abscess
Infection with pus

Sensitivity
Pain from hot or cold


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