The dentist: toothache and treatment
Dentists in Japan usually spread treatment over several short visits, and you can't talk much with your mouth open. This lesson covers saying what's wrong, the short instructions you hear in the chair, and asking about visits and insurance. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 dentist words
Cards marked "you'll hear" are what the dentist or hygienist says; the rest are things you'd say. Several reuse words from earlier lessons; the note says which.
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Teeth and what goes wrong
The parts of the mouth, the usual problems and the treatments, each with the phrase you'd use.
| Word | Meaning | What you'd say |
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- Book ahead. Most dentists work by appointment (), and a filling or crown often takes two or three visits.
- Insurance or not. Most basic treatment is covered by . Ceramic crowns, implants and whitening usually aren't: that's (you pay it all). Ask before you start.
- Raise your hand. You'll hear before the work starts. Use it.
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Three patterns to use today
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Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.