At the Dentist
Use these phrases when visiting a dentist in Norway to describe pain, discuss treatments, and ask about costs.
Key Phrases
Jeg må bestille en akutt time fordi jeg har hatt en uutholdelig tannpine i hele natt.
I need to book an urgent appointment because I have had an unbearable toothache all night.
💡 Use this to request an immediate slot for severe dental pain.
Tannen min har blitt veldig følsom for både kald og varm drikke i det siste.
My tooth has become very sensitive to both cold and hot drinks lately.
💡 Use this to describe temperature sensitivity to the dentist.
Jeg vil gjerne ha lokalbedøvelse før du begynner behandlingen, for jeg er redd for smerte.
I would like to have local anesthetic before you start the treatment, because I am afraid of pain.
💡 Use this to request pain relief before a procedure begins.
Tror du at jeg trenger en ny fylling, eller kan denne tannen repareres på en annen måte?
Do you think that I need a new filling, or can this tooth be repaired in another way?
💡 Ask this when discussing solutions for a damaged tooth or cavity.
Må denne tannen trekkes helt ut, eller er det mulig å redde den med en rotfylling?
Must this tooth be extracted completely, or is it possible to save it with a root canal?
💡 Ask this to explore alternatives to tooth extraction.
Kan du fortelle meg hva denne behandlingen vil koste, og om jeg får noen refusjon?
Can you tell me how much this treatment will cost, and if I will get any reimbursement?
💡 Ask this to understand the total price and potential state support.
Hvor lenge må jeg vente med å spise etter at bedøvelsen har sluttet å virke?
How long must I wait to eat after the anesthetic has stopped working?
💡 Use this to check when it is safe to consume food post-treatment.
Vi må ta et røntgenbilde først for å se om betennelsen har spredt seg til roten.
We must take an X-ray first to see if the infection has spread to the root.
💡 A typical phrase used by dentists that patients need to understand.