看牙医相关的单词和短语有哪些？

gums:

the pink tissue connecting your teeth to your jaw

to recline:

to lie or lean back

open your mouth:

(at the dentist) to open your mouth as wide as you comfortably can and leave it open until told otherwise

inflammation:

irritation that is often painful; usually of the gums

X-rays:

an imaging procedure that allows a dentist to see a patient's bones/teeth

standard procedure:

common practice; normal

cavities:

a hold in the tooth resulting from decay

fillings:

used to fill cavities

superficial:

shallow; not deep

to identify:

to find or locate

tooth decay:

rotating of the teeth

evidence of further decay:

signs that the tooth is rotating more

protective apron:

worn by a patient during an X-ray to keep them safe from the rays emitted by imaging equipment

to drill:

to use a special tool to remove bacteria from a cavity in order to prepare it for filling and prevent more decay

to take care of:

to fix or correct a problem

to get your teeth cleaned:

to go to the dentist where they remove plaque (a material coating the teeth) in order to prevent cavities and gum diseases