The document provides information about dental health and caring for teeth. It discusses the importance of proper dental hygiene, such as brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and seeing a dentist regularly. It explains that plaque and sugar can cause tooth decay if not removed. The document also notes that babies' gums should be cleaned and bottles should not contain juice or pop. Parents should help young children brush their teeth until age 8 to ensure all surfaces are cleaned.

1. Going to the dentist
Language circle

2. Objectives
• Explain dental health issues to your doctor
• Be able to schedule an appointment with a dentist

3. Agenda
1. Vocabulary
2. Reading
3. Speaking
4. Reflect on learning

4. Discussion
– Have you ever had a toothache? What do you
think caused the toothache?
– What could be done to prevent the toothache?
– Do you know what to do if you have a
toothache?

5. Vocabulary

6. acid enamel tongue dentist
dental hygienist bristles a filling gums
plaque cavity bacteria
1. a pink muscle in the mouth
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque
3. hair on a toothbrush
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting
6. a doctor for teeth
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth
9. the pink tissue around teeth
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
11. a hole in a tooth

7. acid enamel dentist
dental hygienist bristles a filling gums
plaque cavity bacteria
1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque
3. hair on a toothbrush
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting
6. a doctor for teeth
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth
9. the pink tissue around teeth
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
11. a hole in a tooth

8. acid enamel dentist
dental hygienist bristles a filling gums
plaque cavity
1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque bacteria
3. hair on a toothbrush
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting
6. a doctor for teeth
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth
9. the pink tissue around teeth
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
11. a hole in a tooth

9. acid enamel dentist
dental hygienist a filling gums
plaque cavity
1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque bacteria
3. hair on a toothbrush bristles
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting
6. a doctor for teeth
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth
9. the pink tissue around teeth
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
11. a hole in a tooth

10. acid enamel dentist
a filling gums
plaque cavity
1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque bacteria
3. hair on a toothbrush bristles
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
dental hygienist
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting
6. a doctor for teeth
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth
9. the pink tissue around teeth
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
11. a hole in a tooth

11. enamel dentist
a filling gums
plaque cavity
1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque bacteria
3. hair on a toothbrush bristles
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
dental hygienist
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting acid
6. a doctor for teeth
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth
9. the pink tissue around teeth
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
11. a hole in a tooth

12. enamel
a filling gums
plaque cavity
1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque bacteria
3. hair on a toothbrush bristles
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
dental hygienist
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting acid
6. a doctor for teeth dentist
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth
9. the pink tissue around teeth
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
11. a hole in a tooth

13. a filling gums
plaque cavity
1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque bacteria
3. hair on a toothbrush bristles
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
dental hygienist
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting acid
6. a doctor for teeth dentist
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer enamel
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth
9. the pink tissue around teeth
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
11. a hole in a tooth

14. gums
plaque cavity
1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque bacteria
3. hair on a toothbrush bristles
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
dental hygienist
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting acid
6. a doctor for teeth dentist
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer enamel
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth a filling
9. the pink tissue around teeth
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
11. a hole in a tooth

15. plaque cavity
1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque bacteria
3. hair on a toothbrush bristles
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
dental hygienist
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting acid
6. a doctor for teeth dentist
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer enamel
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth a filling
9. the pink tissue around teeth gums
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
11. a hole in a tooth

16. cavity
1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque bacteria
3. hair on a toothbrush bristles
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
dental hygienist
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting acid
6. a doctor for teeth dentist
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer enamel
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth a filling
9. the pink tissue around teeth gums
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
plaque
11. a hole in a tooth

17. 1. a pink muscle in the mouth tongue
2. micro-organisms that live in plaque bacteria
3. hair on a toothbrush bristles
4. a person who teaches how to care for teeth and provides
preventive services such as cleaning
dental hygienist
5. a chemical substance that is sour-tasting acid
6. a doctor for teeth dentist
7. the tooth’s hard outside layer enamel
8. something used to fill a hole in a tooth a filling
9. the pink tissue around teeth gums
10. a soft white deposit that forms on teeth that contains
bacteria
plaque
11. a hole in a tooth cavity

18. Reading

19. Dental Health: general
It is important to eat well and clean your teeth so that
your teeth and gums are healthy. Plaque forms naturally
on teeth. When you eat or drink sweet foods and drinks,
the sugar combines with the plaque and creates acid.
This acid causes tooth decay. To prevent tooth decay,
you should decrease the amount of sweet foods that
you consume. Also, flossing once a day and brushing
twice a day will assist in the removal of the sugar and
acid. Do not use a lot of toothpaste—just a little is best.
You should change your toothbrush every 3 months or
when the bristles begin to fray. Also, do not forget to
use a new toothbrush after an illness.

20. Dental Health: children
From the time babies are born, their mouths should
be cleaned using a soft washcloth, finger brush or
infant brush. Babies’ bottles should not be filled with
pop or juice because of their sugar content. When
teeth appear, use a soft toothbrush. Parents should
assist children when they brush their teeth until 8
years of age because the back teeth are often
missed. Flossing should begin once new teeth touch.

21. Reading for comprehension
True/False
1. Babies’ gums should be cleaned even if they don’t have teeth.
2. Bleeding gums are normal.
3. Parents should help children brush their teeth until they are
8 years old.
4. You should only put a little toothpaste on the brush.
5. It is important to use a new toothbrush after an illness.
6. Children should not floss their teeth.
7. Dental care is only for people with a lot of money.
8. Sugar and plaque cause tooth decay.

22. Reading for comprehension
True/False
1. Babies’ gums should be cleaned even if they don’t have teeth. T
2. Bleeding gums are normal.
3. Parents should help children brush their teeth until they are
8 years old.
4. You should only put a little toothpaste on the brush.
5. It is important to use a new toothbrush after an illness.
6. Children should not floss their teeth.
7. Dental care is only for people with a lot of money.
8. Sugar and plaque cause tooth decay.

23. Reading for comprehension
True/False
1. Babies’ gums should be cleaned even if they don’t have teeth. T
2. Bleeding gums are normal. F
3. Parents should help children brush their teeth until they are
8 years old.
4. You should only put a little toothpaste on the brush.
5. It is important to use a new toothbrush after an illness.
6. Children should not floss their teeth.
7. Dental care is only for people with a lot of money.
8. Sugar and plaque cause tooth decay.

24. Reading for comprehension
True/False
1. Babies’ gums should be cleaned even if they don’t have teeth. T
2. Bleeding gums are normal. F
3. Parents should help children brush their teeth until they are
8 years old.
T
4. You should only put a little toothpaste on the brush.
5. It is important to use a new toothbrush after an illness.
6. Children should not floss their teeth.
7. Dental care is only for people with a lot of money.
8. Sugar and plaque cause tooth decay.

25. Reading for comprehension
True/False
1. Babies’ gums should be cleaned even if they don’t have teeth. T
2. Bleeding gums are normal. F
3. Parents should help children brush their teeth until they are
8 years old.
T
4. You should only put a little toothpaste on the brush. T
5. It is important to use a new toothbrush after an illness.
6. Children should not floss their teeth.
7. Dental care is only for people with a lot of money.
8. Sugar and plaque cause tooth decay.

26. Reading for comprehension
True/False
1. Babies’ gums should be cleaned even if they don’t have teeth. T
2. Bleeding gums are normal. F
3. Parents should help children brush their teeth until they are
8 years old.
T
4. You should only put a little toothpaste on the brush. T
5. It is important to use a new toothbrush after an illness. T
6. Children should not floss their teeth.
7. Dental care is only for people with a lot of money.
8. Sugar and plaque cause tooth decay.

27. Reading for comprehension
True/False
1. Babies’ gums should be cleaned even if they don’t have teeth. T
2. Bleeding gums are normal. F
3. Parents should help children brush their teeth until they are
8 years old.
T
4. You should only put a little toothpaste on the brush. T
5. It is important to use a new toothbrush after an illness. T
6. Children should not floss their teeth. F
7. Dental care is only for people with a lot of money.
8. Sugar and plaque cause tooth decay.

28. Reading for comprehension
True/False
1. Babies’ gums should be cleaned even if they don’t have teeth. T
2. Bleeding gums are normal. F
3. Parents should help children brush their teeth until they are
8 years old.
T
4. You should only put a little toothpaste on the brush. T
5. It is important to use a new toothbrush after an illness. T
6. Children should not floss their teeth. F
7. Dental care is only for people with a lot of money. F
8. Sugar and plaque cause tooth decay.

29. Reading for comprehension
True/False
1. Babies’ gums should be cleaned even if they don’t have teeth. T
2. Bleeding gums are normal. F
3. Parents should help children brush their teeth until they are
8 years old.
T
4. You should only put a little toothpaste on the brush. T
5. It is important to use a new toothbrush after an illness. T
6. Children should not floss their teeth. F
7. Dental care is only for people with a lot of money. F
8. Sugar and plaque cause tooth decay. T

30. Speaking

31. What do you see your dentist
for:
– a check-up
– cleaning
– a broken tooth
– a cavity
– …
– …
– …

32. Leave a voicemail
With a partner, practise leaving messages. The
caller should:
 state and spell their name
 give their phone number
 give the reason for the appointment, and the
date and time of the original appointment
 the caller should also say that they wish to
reschedule the appointment

33. Scenario 1
Name: Emma Edwards
Phone Number: 403-555-8435
Reason: Toothache
Original Appointment: Next Thursday
Preferred Appointment: Tomorrow

34. Scenario 2
Name: Jose Fernandez
Phone Number: 709-555-1358
Reason: Bleeding gums
Original Appointment: This Friday
Preferred Appointment: Next week

35. Scenario 3
Name: Greg Grant
Phone Number: 250-555-4568
Reason: Cleaning
Original Appointment: June 3
Preferred Appointment: same day, but later

36. Scenario 4
Name: Hans Huber
Phone Number: 519-555-8523
Reason: Cavity
Original Appointment: this afternoon
Preferred Appointment: tomorrow

37. Scenario 5
Name: Isabel Ingels
Phone Number: 647-555-7585
Reason: Sensitive to cold
Original Appointment: Tomorrow, 9 a.m.
Preferred Appointment: Tomorrow, p.m.

39. Date or Other Description Goes Here
See you next time!