קראו את הסיפור הבא המספר על ריבקה, ישראלית שעברה לניו יורק וצריכה לעבור טיפול שיניים.
למדו את המושגים הנפוצים לביקור את הרופא שיניים בארה"ב ואת המושגים והאוצר מילים באנגלית שאתם צריכים לדעת לפני שאתם מגיעים לביקור אצל הרופא שיניים.
Navigating an American Dental Clinic as an Israeli
Rivka had always loved her life in Tel Aviv. The beaches, the bustling streets, the close-knit sense of community—it was home. But a promising opportunity in a New York-based tech firm had her packing her bags and diving into a whole new world. In the mix of work and adjusting to American life, Rivka soon realized she'd forgotten one crucial aspect: dental care.
One sunny afternoon, while savoring an ice-cold drink, she felt it—a sharp sting in her back molar. Rivka knew she couldn't delay a visit to the dentist any longer. But would dental care be the same as back home?
Finding a dental clinic was her first hurdle. Recommendations led her to 'Smiles of New York', where she was first introduced to American dental terminology. Upon entering, she was directed to the "Reception Desk" where she filled out her "Patient Information Form", detailing her "Dental History".
"Have you ever had orthodontic treatment? Braces, retainers, or any dental surgeries?" the receptionist queried.
Rivka thought for a moment, "I had braces back in Israel when I was a teenager."
Soon, she was seated in a reclining dental chair, awaiting her consultation. A dental hygienist, Jennifer, walked in. "Hello, Rivka! I'll be doing your dental cleaning and X-rays before Dr. Robinson examines you."
Dental cleaning was familiar to Rivka, but she was surprised when Jennifer began scaling her teeth to remove tartar build-up. After the cleaning, the hygienist took "bite-wing X-rays" to assess the condition of the teeth and jaw.
Once the X-rays were done, Dr. Robinson entered. "So, Rivka, I see there's some decay in your molar. We might have to do a filling, and if the decay is deep, a root canal treatment might be necessary."
Rivka's eyes widened. "Root canal? What's that?"
Dr. Robinson explained the procedure, mentioning terms like "pulp", "crown", and "endodontist".
After assessing her teeth, Dr. Robinson confirmed that a simple filling would suffice. He used a "dental drill" to remove the decay, then filled it with a "composite resin". Throughout the procedure, he kept asking if she felt any discomfort or if she needed more "anesthetic".
Before she left, Dr. Robinson discussed the importance of regular dental check-ups, flossing, and using fluoride toothpaste. Rivka left the clinic feeling grateful. The process was different, but the care she received was thorough.
Vocabulary:
Reception Desk - דלפק קבלה
Patient Information Form - טופס מידע למטופל
Dental History - היסטוריה רפואית שיניים
Orthodontic treatment - טיפול אורתודונטי
Braces - גשר לשיניים
Retainers - מתקן תותבת שיניים
Dental Cleaning - ניקוי שיניים
Scaling - הסרת אבנית
Tartar build-up - הצטברות אבנית
Bite-wing X-rays - צילומי רנטגן של השיניים
Decay - ריקבון
Filling - מילוי
Root Canal Treatment - טיפול שורש
Pulp - רקמה פנימית של השן
Crown - כתר שיניים
Endodontist - מומחה לטיפול בעצב השן
Dental Drill - מקדחת שיניים
Composite Resin - שרף מורכב (משמש כמילוי לשן)
Anesthetic - הרדמה
Dental check-ups - בדיקות שיניים רגילות
Flossing - ניקוי עם חוט דנטלי
Fluoride Toothpaste - משחת שיניים עם פלואוריד