Problemas dentales y antecedentes médicos en inglés: vocabulario y diálogo de higiene dental

Problemas dentales

Bleaching: Blanqueamiento

Scaling and root planing: Raspado y alisado radicular

Dental cleaning: Limpieza dental

Dental polishing: Pulido

Tooth extraction: Extracción

Dental bridge: Puente dental

Endodontic treatment / Root canal treatment: Tratamiento de conducto

Dental crown: Corona dental

Tooth filling: Empaste

Dental plaque: Placa dental

Dental trauma / Broken tooth: Diente roto

Periodontal pocket: Sonda periodontal

Dental calculus / Tartar: Sarro

Gum disease: Gingivitis

Historia médica

Hair: Pelo Finger: Dedos Head: Cabeza Skin: Piel Ear: Oreja Toothache: Dolor de muela

Arm: Brazo Waist: Cintura Ankle: Tobillo Legs: Piernas Knees: Rodillas Chest: Pecho Throat: Garganta

Diálogo entre higienista dental y paciente

1. - Hello, I'm Carla, your dental hygienist. What's your name? Hi, my name is Claudia.

   - And your date of birth? The first of October, nineteen ninety.

   - What's your address? 50, Dorset Street, London.

   - How can I help you today? I have headache and jaw pain in the morning. Some of my teeth are fractured.

   - Do you have any condition that might be related to stress? It started 5 years ago. I have a stressful job as a Public Relations Manager.

   - Do you feel anything else? I have tooth sensitivity too.

   - Have you had any medical surgery? No, I have never had an operation.

   - Have you suffered any serious accident or injury? Yes, I have a peptic ulcer and irritable bowel disease.

   - Are you allergic to any medication? No, I am not allergic to any medication.

   - Do you take any medication regularly? I take a medication called Omeprazole.

   - Do you smoke? How often? Yes, I smoke a pack of cigarettes daily and three at weekends.

   - When was your last dental visit? My last visit to the dentist was eight years ago.

   - How often do you brush your teeth? I hardly ever brush my teeth. I haven't got time!

   - Do you use dental floss? I never floss my teeth.

   - How often do you eat sweets or acidic products? I usually drink energy drinks at work.

   - I recommend that you floss your teeth every day and brush your teeth three times a day. Also, you should reduce the number of cigarettes.

   - Okay, thank you!