Should you need to visit the dentists during your stay, some of these phrases will be necessary.
At the reception
| Can I make an appointment to see the …? |
| dentist |
| hygienist |
| Please take a seat |
| Would you like to come through? |
Having your teeth examined
| When did you last visit the dentist? |
| Have you had any problems? |
| I've got toothache |
| One of my fillings has come out |
| I've chipped a tooth |
| I'd like a clean and polish, please |
| Can you open your mouth, please? |
| A little wider, please |
| I'm going to give you an x-ray |
| You've got a bit of decay in this one |
| You've got an abscess |
Dental treatment
| I'm going to have to take this tooth out |
| Do you want to have a crown fitted? |
| I'm going to give you an injection |
| Let me know if you feel any pain |
| Would you like to rinse your mouth out? |
| You should make an appointment with the hygienist |
