At the Dentist
Use these essential phrases to explain your symptoms, discuss treatments, and manage costs during a visit to a Norwegian dentist.
Key Phrases
Hei, jeg har time hos tannlegen klokken ti i dag.
neutralHi, I have an appointment with the dentist at ten o'clock today.
A standard, direct way to announce your arrival at the reception.
God morgen, jeg har en avtale for en vanlig sjekk nå.
politeGood morning, I have an appointment for a regular check-up now.
Slightly more formal, using 'avtale' (agreement/appointment).
Jeg har skikkelig vondt i en tann her bak i munnen.
casualI have a really bad pain in a tooth back here in my mouth.
Use 'skikkelig vondt' to describe intense, everyday pain.
Jeg har hatt tannpine i flere dager, og det har blitt verre.
neutralI have had a toothache for several days, and it has gotten worse.
Uses the present perfect to describe an ongoing issue.
Det iser veldig i tennene mine når jeg drikker noe kaldt.
neutralMy teeth are very sensitive when I drink something cold.
'Å ise' is the specific verb Norwegians use for sharp tooth sensitivity.
Kan jeg få bedøvelse? Jeg er litt redd for at det gjør vondt.
casualCan I get anesthetic? I am a bit scared that it will hurt.
It is completely normal to ask directly for 'bedøvelse' in Norway.
Er det mulig å få lokalbedøvelse før vi begynner med behandlingen?
politeIs it possible to get local anesthetic before we begin the treatment?
A gentle and respectful way to ensure you will be numbed.
Au, det gjør litt vondt når du trykker akkurat der!
casualOuch, it hurts a bit when you press right there!
Speak up immediately if you feel pain during the examination.
Tror du at du må borre, eller trenger jeg bare en fylling?
neutralDo you think you have to drill, or do I just need a filling?
'Å borre' (to drill) and 'en fylling' (a filling) are core dental terms.
Må den ødelagte tannen trekkes, eller kan den reddes med en rotfylling?
neutralDoes the broken tooth have to be extracted, or can it be saved with a root canal?
Uses the passive voice ('trekkes', 'reddes'), which is very common in B1 Norwegian.
Har du noen gode råd, fordi tannkjøttet mitt blør når jeg pusser tennene?
neutralDo you have any good advice, because my gums bleed when I brush my teeth?
A good way to address hygiene issues using subordinate clauses.
Hvor mye kommer denne behandlingen til å koste meg i dag?
casualHow much is this treatment going to cost me today?
Adult dental care is private in Norway, so asking about prices upfront is expected.
Kan du gi meg et prisoverslag før vi bestemmer hva som skal gjøres?
politeCan you give me a price estimate before we decide what should be done?
Asking for an 'overslag' (estimate) prevents expensive surprises.
Jeg må bestille en ny time for å fjerne resten av tannsteinen.
neutralI need to book a new appointment to remove the rest of the tartar.
Use 'tannstein' for tartar or plaque buildup.
Kan vi sette opp en ny avtale for å gjøre ferdig behandlingen?
politeCan we set up a new appointment to finish the treatment?
A polite way to handle scheduling with the receptionist.