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dentist, dental clinic
A doctor who specializes in treating teeth and gums; also refers to a dental clinic.
歯医者に行かなければなりません。
I have to go to the dentist.
歯医者で虫歯を治しました。
I had my cavity treated at the dentist.
歯医者が怖い。
I'm afraid of the dentist.
Common sentiment
歯医者の予約を取りました。
I made a dentist appointment.
近くに良い歯医者はありますか。
Is there a good dentist nearby?
歯医者 refers to both the dentist and the dental office.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 歯医者に行く: to go to the dentist
- 歯医者で治療する: to get treatment at the dentist
- 歯医者を予約する: to make a dentist appointment
DENTAL TERMS:
- 虫歯: cavity, tooth decay
- 歯を抜く: to extract a tooth
- 歯を磨く: to brush teeth
- 歯科: dentistry
- 歯科医: dentist (formal)
Note: 歯医者 is casual; 歯科医 is the formal term.