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VISITING
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1 At the dentist

Match the words to the pictures.

a basin a dentist a dentist’s chair a drill

a filling a lamp a mask a mirror
an x-ray machine a receptionist braces mouthwash

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12.

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2 Phrasal verbs

Match the phrasal verbs to their definitions.

1. look after a. to delay something because you don’t want to do it

2. take out b. to move your body into a flat position

3. look at c. to remove something from a place

4. come back d. to return to a place

5. lie down e. to take care of something

6. put off f. to use your eyes to see something

Now put the correct phrasal verbs into the sentences below.

1. I am going to your back teeth now, open your mouth a bit wider please.
2. If you a visit to the dentist, the pain will probably get worse.
3. If you don’t your teeth, you will have a lot of problems later in life.
4. I will have to this tooth, because unfortunately I can’t fix it.
5. in the chair, try to relax and don’t think about what I am doing.
6. Please make an appointment to in six months time.

3 Parts of the mouth

Match the words under the picture to the numbered parts of the mouth.

lips gums bottom teeth a tongue top teeth

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4 Reasons to make an appointment

Match the situation to the reason you need to see a dentist.

a cracked tooth a missing tooth bad breath sensitive teeth toothache

1. You think something happened to one of your teeth when you ate a hard sweet.

2. You have pain in one or more of your teeth.

3. You don’t want to smile as you know it doesn’t look good now.
4. You cover your mouth when you talk to people.
5. You have pain when you eat something hot or cold.

5 Dentist expressions

A girl goes to the dentist with a problem. Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions.

1. What is the girl’s problem?

2. How long has she had the problem for?
3. What did she take for the pain?
4. When was the last time she went to the dentist?
5. Where is the pain?
6. What is the cause of the pain?
7. What does the dentist tell her to do about her teeth?

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Now complete the dialogue with the phrases below and listen again to check your answers.

Can you open your mouth a bit wider please? Come back and see me in a few weeks.
Have you taken anything to help with the pain? I need to do an x-ray for this
It’s really important to take care of your teeth. Let me know if it’s painful.
What’s the problem? When was the last time you visited a dentist?
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Dentist: Christine Jones? Please come in. So,
Christine Jones: I’ve got toothache.
Dentist: Oh dear. When did it start?
Christine Jones: I’m not sure exactly. But I’ve had it for a few days now.
2
Dentist:
Christine Jones: Some aspirin, but it didn’t work very well.
3
Dentist:
Christine Jones: Oh...I don’t really remember. I think it was quite a long time ago.
Dentist: OK, well just lie down on the chair and I will take a look at you. Where does it hurt
exactly?
Christine Jones: In the back of my mouth on the left side.
4
Dentist: Alright, just relax.
Christine Jones: Sure.
5
Dentist: .
Christine Jones: A bit....
Dentist: Mmm...it looks like you have a cavity in one of your teeth at the back here.
Christine Jones: A cavity?
Dentist: Yes, there is a small hole.
Christitne Jones: Oh no, is it bad?
Dentist: It doesn’t look so bad, but I need to find out how deep it is.
6
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Christine Jones: How much will that cost?
Dentist: Mmm, it will be quite expensive, but we really need to fix your tooth.
Christine Jones: OK, I understand.
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Dentist: When we finish today, you will need to
Christine Jones: Sure OK, yes I will do that.
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Dentist: Please do. Now, Christine, . Remember to brush at
least twice a day and use mouthwash as well.
Christine Jones: I know. I don’t want to get toothache again.

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Transcripts

5. Dentist expressions

Dentist: Christine Jones? Please come in. So, what’s the problem?

Christine Jones: I’ve got toothache.

Dentist: Oh dear. When did it start?

Christine Jones: I’m not sure exactly. But I’ve had it for a few days now.

Dentist: Have you taken anything to help with the pain?

Christine Jones: Some aspirin, but it didn’t work very well.

Dentist: When was the last time you visited a dentist?

Christine Jones: Oh...I don’t really remember. I think it was quite a long time ago.

Dentist: OK, well just lie down on the chair and I will take a look at you. Where does it
hurt exactly?

Christine Jones: In the back of my mouth on the left side.

Dentist: Alright, just relax. Can you open your mouth a bit wider please?

Christine Jones: Sure.

Dentist: Let me know if it’s painful.

Christine Jones: Mmm, a bit....

Dentist: Hmm...it looks like you have a cavity in one of your teeth at the back here.

Christine Jones: A cavity?

Dentist: Yes, there is a small hole.

Christine Jones: Oh no, is it bad?

Dentist: It doesn’t look so bad, but I need to find out how deep it is. I need to do an x-ray
for this.

Christine Jones: How much will that cost?

Dentist: Mmm, it will be quite expensive, but we really need to fix your tooth.

Christine Jones: OK, I understand.

Dentist: When we finish today, you will need to come back and see me in a few weeks.

Christine Jones: Sure OK, yes I will do that.

Dentist: Please do. Now, Christine, it’s really important to take care of your teeth.
Remember to brush at least twice a day and use mouthwash as well.

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Christine Jones: I know. I don’t want to get toothache again.

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Key

1. At the dentist

Students can work individually and check in pairs.

1. a drill 2. a dentist’s chair 3. a lamp 4. a dentist

5. a mirror 6. a mask 7. braces 8. an x-ray machine
9. a receptionist 10. a basin 11. mouthwash 12. a filling

2. Phrasal verbs

Students can work in pairs and then check with the teacher.

1. e 2. c 3. f 4. d 5. b 6. a

1. look at 2. put off 3. look after 4. take out 5. Lie down 6. come back

3. Parts of the mouth

1.top teeth ; 2. gums ; 3.lips ; 4.bottom teeth ; 5.a tongue

4. Reasons to make an appointment

Students can work in pairs and then check with the teacher.

1. a cracked tooth 2. toothache 3. a missing tooth

4. bad breath 5. sensitive teeth

5. Dentist expressions

To play the audio file, download or press play on the web page. Play the recording once first for the students to
answer the questions, then again for them to complete the dialogue with the phrases.

1. She has toothache. 2. A few days.

3. Aspirin. 4. She thinks it was a long time ago.
5. In the back of her mouth on the left side. 6. There is a cavity (hole) in one of her teeth.
7. Brush at least twice a day and use mouthwash.
Students complete the dialogue individually and then check in pairs.

1. What’s the problem? 2. Have you taken anything to help with the pain?
3. When was the last time you visited a dentist? 4. Can you open your mouth a bit wider please?
5. Let me know if it’s painful. 6. I need to do an x-ray for this
7. Come back and see me in a few weeks. 8. It’s really important to take care of your teeth.

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