Dental Vocab
Dental professionals wear these on their hands to protect themselves and the patient from infection.
Gloves
Every day, dental hygienists __________ patients' teeth and check for signs of gum disease.
clean
Yesterday, the dentist __________ (take) an X-ray of my teeth to check for any problems.
took
The dentist is checking my ____ to see if I have any cavities.
X-ray
There are ___ states in the United States and Peyton is from ____.
50, Florida
This machine takes pictures of teeth and checks for cavities.
X-ray machine
My Dentist _____ I ____ my teeth at least twice a day.
recommends, brush
Last week, the hygienist __________ (remove) a large amount of plaque from my teeth.
removed
This device uses high-frequency sound waves to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth.
ultrasonic cleaner
How often should you visit the dentist and how long should you brush your teeth
every 6 months and 2 minutes
After each use, dental tools are cleaned and sterilized in this machine to kill bacteria and germs.
autoclave
Right now, the dental hygienist __________ a scaler to remove tartar from my teeth.
is using
Last year, the dental hygienist __________ (teach) me how to floss properly to avoid gum disease.
taught
This tool is used to keep your mouth open during a dental procedure, especially when the dentist is working on your back teeth.
mouth opener
how many teeth does a typical adult have
32
This tool is used by the dentist to check for cavities and to measure the depth of gum pockets.
dental probe
The dentist __________ my X-rays to see if I have any cavities.
checks or is checking
Yesterday, the dentist __________ (perform) a root canal while I __________ (sit) in the dental chair.
was performing, was sitting
I __________ (ask) her if she __________ (schedule) my next visit.
asked, could schedule
what is the population of Spain and the US
48 million and 335 million
This is placed over the patient’s chest during a dental procedure to protect their clothes from water or other materials.
Currently, the hygienist __________ my teeth, but she always __________ the best brushing techniques to patients during the cleaning.
is cleaning, explains
When I __________ (arrive) at the clinic, the hygienist __________ (already/start) cleaning my teeth, and the dentist __________ (examine) my X-rays.
arrived, had already started, was examining
Yesterday, I __________ (go) to the dentist for a cleaning, but while I __________ (wait) for my appointment, the dentist __________ (have) an emergency with another patient.
went, was waiting, had
The Spanish artist known for his surrealist works, such as The Persistence of Memory, was born in Catalonia and lived in the U.S.
Salvador Dali