Roleplay Scenarios
Roleplay Scenarios
Scenario #1: Imagine you have a bad toothache and need to make a dental appointment. Call the dentist’s office and ask about available appointment times, the cost of a check-up, and whether they accept your insurance.
Scenario #2: You are at the dentist’s office for a routine check-up. The dentist finds a cavity and recommends a filling. Ask questions about the procedure, pain level, and how to take care of your tooth afterward.
Scenario #3: You are talking to a friend who is scared of going to the dentist. Give them advice on how to overcome their fear and explain why dental health is important.
Here are phrases and words categorized to help with each of your role-play scenarios:
General Dental Phrases & Words:
I’d like to schedule an appointment.
Do you have any openings this week/month?
What are your available times?
I need to reschedule my appointment.
I’d like to cancel my appointment.
I have a toothache.
It’s a throbbing pain.
It hurts when I chew.
My gums are bleeding.
I have sensitivity to hot/cold.
Check-up
Cleaning
Filling
Extraction (pulling a tooth)
Root canal
X-ray
Cavity
Dental hygiene
Scaling
Polishing
Do you accept [Insurance Name]?
What is the cost of a [procedure]?
Do you offer payment plans?
What is the copay?
Dentist
Dental hygienist
Oral health
Anesthesia
Numbing
Gums
Teeth
Mouth
Scenario #1: Bad Toothache – Calling the Dentist
Hello, I’m calling to schedule an appointment. I have a severe toothache.
I’m experiencing a lot of pain, and I need to see a dentist as soon as possible.
Do you have any emergency appointments available?
Could you tell me the cost of a general check-up?
I have [Insurance Name]. Do you accept that insurance?
What are your hours?
Scenario #2: Routine Check-up – Cavity Found
What exactly is a filling?
How much will the filling procedure cost?
Will the procedure be painful?
Will you be using any anesthesia?
How long will the numbing last?
What type of aftercare is required?
How long will the filling last?
What can I do to prevent future cavities?
How long will the procedure take?
Scenario #3: Talking to a Scared Friend
I understand you’re nervous, but it’s really important to take care of your teeth.
Modern dentistry is much less painful than it used to be.
They have numbing gels and anesthesia to make you comfortable.
Think of it as an investment in your overall health.
Preventative care can save you from more painful and expensive problems later.
A healthy mouth contributes to a healthy body.
If you go regularly, they can catch problems early.
Just take deep breaths, and try to relax.
Maybe you could listen to music during the appointment.
It is better to have a small filling, than a root canal later.
Many people are scared, you are not alone.