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牙科检查Dental Checkup

在国外做常规牙科检查和清洁 This scene includes 21 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 牙医.

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Routine Dental Checkup · 常规牙科检查

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You

Hi, I'd like to schedule a dental checkup. I'm visiting from China and I'll be here for a month.

你好,我想预约一次牙科检查。我从中国来的,会在这里待一个月。

We can see you this Thursday at 2 PM. It's $120 for a checkup and cleaning without insurance. Is that okay?

我们这周四下午2点有空。没有保险的话检查加洗牙120美元。可以吗?

You

That works. What should I bring?

可以。我需要带什么?

Just your ID and any dental records if you have them. If you have recent X-rays from your dentist in China, bring those too.

带上证件,如果有牙科病历也带上。如果有在中国拍的近期X光片,也带来。

Hello! Let's take a look. Please open wide. I'm going to examine each tooth and check your gums. Do you have any concerns?

你好!我来看看。请张大嘴。我要检查每颗牙齿和你的牙龈。有什么顾虑吗?

You

My lower left molar has been a bit sensitive to cold drinks lately.

我左下方的磨牙最近对冷饮有点敏感。

💡 用 sensitive to cold/hot(对冷/热敏感)描述牙齿敏感很常用。

I see a small cavity on that tooth. We should fill it before it gets worse. Everything else looks good. Your gums are a bit inflamed — do you floss regularly?

我看到那颗牙有个小蛀洞。应该在恶化前补上。其他都不错。牙龈有点发炎——你经常用牙线吗?

You

Not as often as I should. How much would the filling cost?

没有应该的那么勤。补牙要多少钱?

A composite filling for that size cavity would be about $180. We could do it today after the cleaning, or schedule another visit.

这个大小的蛀洞用复合树脂补大约180美元。洗完牙今天就可以补,或者另约时间。

You

Let's do it today since I'm already here. Can I get a receipt for insurance reimbursement?

既然来了今天就做吧。能给我收据用于保险报销吗?

During the Cleaning · 洗牙过程沟通

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I'm going to start the cleaning now. I'll use an ultrasonic scaler first, then hand tools. You might feel some vibration and water spray. Raise your left hand if you need me to stop.

我现在开始洗牙。先用超声波洁牙器,再用手动工具。你可能会感到一些震动和水雾。如果需要停下来就举左手。

You

Okay. Will it hurt? I have sensitive teeth.

好的。会疼吗?我牙齿比较敏感。

There might be some discomfort in sensitive areas. I can use a numbing gel if needed. Just let me know if it's too much.

敏感的地方可能会有些不适。如果需要我可以用麻醉凝胶。觉得太疼就告诉我。

You

Yes, please use the numbing gel. That would make me more comfortable.

好的,请用麻醉凝胶。那样我会更舒服些。

You have quite a bit of tartar buildup behind your lower front teeth. This is a common area. I need to spend a bit more time here.

你下前牙后面有不少牙石堆积。这是常见区域。我需要在这里多花点时间。

You

Is that something I can prevent?

这是我能预防的吗?

Brushing twice a day and flossing daily will help a lot. An electric toothbrush is even better. You should also try to get a professional cleaning every six months.

每天刷两次牙和每天用牙线会很有帮助。电动牙刷更好。还应该每六个月做一次专业清洁。

You

My gums are bleeding a little — is that normal?

我的牙龈出了一点血——这正常吗?

Some bleeding is normal during cleaning, especially if you have inflamed gums. It should stop shortly after. If your gums bleed when you brush at home, that's a sign of gingivitis.

洗牙时少量出血是正常的,特别是牙龈发炎的时候。很快就会停。如果在家刷牙时牙龈出血,那是牙龈炎的信号。

You

Good to know. How long until I can eat after this?

了解了。洗完后多久可以吃东西?

You can eat right after, but avoid very hot or cold food for a few hours. Your teeth may feel extra sensitive today — that's completely normal.

洗完马上就能吃,但几个小时内避免过热或过冷的食物。今天牙齿可能会特别敏感——这完全正常。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

checkup and cleaning

检查和洗牙

dental records

牙科病历

gums

牙龈

cavity

蛀洞

fill it

补牙

inflamed

发炎

floss

用牙线

composite filling

复合树脂补牙

ultrasonic scaler

超声波洁牙器

raise your left hand

举左手

numbing gel

麻醉凝胶

discomfort

不适

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 用 sensitive to cold/hot(对冷/热敏感)描述牙齿敏感很常用。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "dental checkup" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I'd like to schedule a dental checkup. I'm visiting from China and I'll be here for a month." (你好,我想预约一次牙科检查。我从中国来的,会在这里待一个月。).
What will staff/locals say to you during "dental checkup"?
You may hear: "We can see you this Thursday at 2 PM. It's $120 for a checkup and cleaning without insurance. Is that okay?" (我们这周四下午2点有空。没有保险的话检查加洗牙120美元。可以吗?).
How many English phrases are in this "Dental Checkup" scene?
This scene contains 21 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering routine dental checkup, during the cleaning.
Are there cultural tips for "dental checkup" in English-speaking countries?
用 sensitive to cold/hot(对冷/热敏感)描述牙齿敏感很常用。

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