At the Dentist's Office
Secretary:Good morning,can I help you?
Patient:Yes,my name is Anne Pearl. I have an appointment for ten o'clock.
S:Have a seat ,please.The doctor will see you soon.
P:Thank you.
S:Dr.Smith,this is Ms.Pearl.
Dentist:Hello,Ms.Pearl.Please come with me.Sit down.
(Ms.Pearl sitting down in the dentist's chair) What's the problem?
P:I have a toothache on the left upper side
D:How long have you had it?
P:For about three days.I have a fillling that is loose.I'm
afraid it is about to drop out.
D:Let me take a look at it.Open your mouth wide,please.I'll take
an X-ray.
P:Good
D:There's a rather deep cavity on the right side of the
tooth.
P:Will you have to pull the tooth?
D:No .I hope to save your tooth. I'll give you an injection
of Novocaine.
P:Okay.
D:Now I can drill the tooth. You don't feel any pain ,do
you?
P:No,I don't.
D:I'd suggest that -besides the usual filling-we put a crown
on your tooth. That can save it.I'll put a temporary crown there
today.The permanent crown will be ready in about 10 days.Then
you'll come back.Is it all right with you?
P:If you think it's the only way to save the tooth,then go ahead.I
realize a crown is rather expensive.But what's to be done?
D:Okay.You can eat in two hours.Call my secretary for an appointment
next week.
P:Thank you,doctor.
Secretary:Good morning.Can I help you?
Vladimir Rozov:Good morning.My name is Rozov.I have an
11 o'clock appointment.
S:Please,take a seat.The doctor will see you soon.
V.R.:Thank you.
Doctor:Hello,Mr.Rozov.Come in,please. Sorry to have kept you waiting.
V.R.:That's all right.Did you get all the test results?
D:Yes,I got them last hight.As to the tests,everything is okay.Your
cardio gram is normal too.
V.R.:But what about the X-ray?Is anything wrong?
D:The X-ray shows emphysema.That's evidently the result of your heavy
smoking.Your breath shortness and your cough are probably caused by
the emphysema.
V.R.:Is that serious?
D:It could become extremely serious. If you are worried about your
health cut out your smoking.
V.R.:Certainly,I'll try to stop smoking.What else could you advise
me to do for improving my health?
D:You should do daily exercises.Eat small meals four or five
times a day.
V.R.:Do I have to go to the hospital?
D:No.I'll give you a prescription. Take the pills three times a day.
I want you to see me again in three weeks.Stay well.
V.R.:Thank you ,doctor.
Doctor:What 's troubling you? Patient:I've caught a cold.I have a sore
throat and a bad cough.
D:Put this thermometer under your tongue.I want to see if you
have a fever.Let me see...Yes,you have a temperature.When did
you first feel ill?
P:A couple of days ago.
D:Let me examine you .Take a deep breath.Now I want to test your blood
pressure(testing blood pressure).Your blood pressure is slightly above normal,
but nothing to worry about.Any other trouble?
P:Doctor,I haven't been sleeping well.
D:I'll give you some sleeping pills.Take the tablets as prescribed-you
take only one at bedtime.You must stay in bed for several days until
your temperature has gone down.Here's a prescription for your
flu.Come in again to see me in ten days.
P:Okay.Thank you ,doctor.
