General Listening Quiz

What are some reasons for visiting a dentist (e.g., tooth whitening, dental cleaning, orthodontics, invisalign braces, tooth fillings)? Name some common dental problems and possible preventative care for each.

1. Regular visits to the dentist are necessary even if you don’t have any pain.
2. Brushing your teeth twice a day is enough to keep them healthy.
3. Dental care is too expensive for most people.
4. Children should start visiting the dentist before they turn two years old.
5. Sugar is the main cause of tooth problems.
6. Flossing is more important than brushing.
7. Dentists can prevent many health problems by checking your mouth regularly.
8. Teeth whitening is just for looks, not health.
9. Some people are afraid of the dentist without a good reason.
10. Dental care habits learned in childhood last a lifetime.

“be on edge” = nervous
“My kids are a little on edge because they have an appointment with the dentist.”

“couldn’t sleep a wink” = not able to sleep well
“My daughter couldn’t sleep a wink last night because she was so worried about getting her teeth checked.”

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

How important is a nice smile in finding a good job or attracting a partner? What dental procedures are available to improve your teeth and smile? Are such procedures worth the cost? Compare different dentists or whitening methods to find the best service. Explain your reasons.

Receiving proper dental care is essential for good health, but having access to this care isn’t available to all people around the world. Use the internet to identify and find out information about at least two volunteer organizations that provide free dental care to people in need.

1. What is the name of the organization?
2. When was it first created?
3. What types of dental procedures do they provide and how is the organization funded?