Dentist & Dental Visit: 18 Everyday English Words

a planned time to meet a dentist or other professional

Example: My dental appointment is after school.

a professional who examines and treats teeth and gums

Example: The dentist checked my teeth.

a dental professional who often cleans teeth and teaches oral care

Example: The hygienist cleaned my teeth.

the person who greets patients and manages appointments

Example: The receptionist booked our next visit.

a routine examination to see how something is doing

Example: I have a dental checkup twice a year.

the area where patients wait before an appointment

Example: We sat in the waiting room.

the adjustable chair used during a dental examination or treatment

Example: Please sit back in the dental chair.

one hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing

Example: This tooth feels loose.

the plural of tooth

Example: Brush your teeth before bed.

the soft tissue around the teeth

Example: The hygienist checked my gums.

a small brush used to clean teeth

Example: I packed my toothbrush.

a paste used with a toothbrush to clean teeth

Example: Put a small amount of toothpaste on the brush.

thin dental thread, or the action of cleaning between teeth with it

Example: I use floss between my teeth.

to wash the mouth with liquid and spit it out, or the liquid used

Example: Rinse your mouth with water.

an area of tooth decay that creates a hole or damaged spot

Example: The dentist found a small cavity.

material used to repair a cavity in a tooth

Example: The dentist placed a filling.

an image made with X-rays to show structures that are hard to see directly

Example: The dentist looked at the X-ray.

devices attached to teeth to help move them into better positions

Example: Her braces were adjusted today.