EnglishPod 75 - Intermediate - Going To The Dentist

EnglishPod 75 - Intermediate - Going To The Dentist Conversation A:  Hey, Gary, great to see you again. Please have a seat. So tell me, what seems to be the problem? B:  Thanks, doc. I've got a really bad toothache! I can't eat anything, and look, my face is all swollen. I think it might be my wisdom tooth. A:  Well, let's have a look. Open wide. Hmm... this doesn't look good. Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We'll need to put in a filling before it gets any worse, and the crown probably needs to be refitted. I'm going to order some x-rays. B:  Is it gonna hurt? A:  No, not at all! Just lay back and relax. A:  Ok, spit. Key Vocabulary Have a seat (phrase): Sit down Toothache (common noun, singular): Tooth pain Swollen (Adjective): Some parts are bigger than others due to a certain disease Wisdom tooth (common noun, singular): Big tooth at the back of your mouth which grows in one's adulthood Have a look (phrase): Take a glance Cavity (common noun, singular): A hole in a tooth Crown (common noun, singular): The part of the tooth which can be seen Filling (common noun, singular): Something that fills the hole of the tooth X-rays (common noun, plural): A medical examination that takes a picture of your bones Supplementary Vocabulary Floss (verb): To use a thin thread or string to clean between your teeth Mouthwash (common noun, singular): A liquid that is used to clean your mouth and teeth and to make your breath smell better Gingivitis (common noun, singular): A disease in which the gums become red, swollen, and sore Plaque (common noun, singular): A thin coating that forms on teeth and contains bacteria Dog breath (common noun, singular): Used to describe when somebody has very bad breath