At the Dentist
Use these phrases when you visit a dentist and need to explain a tooth problem.
Key Phrases
I have had a terrible toothache since yesterday, and it has started to get much worse.
💡 Use this to explain how long you have felt pain in your mouth.
My teeth are very sensitive to cold drinks, so I can only drink warm water now.
💡 This helps the dentist understand if temperature causes pain in your teeth.
Could you please give me an anesthetic injection because I am very afraid of the pain?
💡 Ask this if you want medicine that stops you from feeling pain.
I think that I have lost a filling, and now food keeps getting stuck in there.
💡 Use this when a previous repair in your tooth has fallen out.
If you perform a tooth extraction, will it take a long time to heal completely?
💡 Ask this if the dentist needs to remove a bad tooth completely.
Can you tell me how much this treatment will cost before you start the work?
💡 This is a polite way to check the price of your dental care.
I need to know if my insurance might cover the price of a white filling.
💡 Use this to check if your policy will pay for the treatment.
I would like to make an appointment because I have not seen a dentist this year.
💡 Use this to book a regular checkup at the dental clinic reception.