地道美语听力播客: Going to the Dentist 看牙医

I went to the dentist to get a check-up and cleaning. I showed up at the dentist's office a few minutes before 10. I gave the receptionist my name and told her that I had a 10 a.m. appointment. She said that the doctor was running a little lat e and that I should take a seat. After about 15 minutes, a dental assistant came out and told me to follow her. She led me to a room and told me to take a seat in the exam chair , and then she put a dental bib on me.
The dentist came into the room.
Dentist: Hello, how are you today? Here for your six month check-up?
Gary: I'm fine, Dr. Meecham. Yes, just a cleaning and check- up today.
Dentist: Oh, fine. Let's take a look.
She probed my teeth and checked my gums .
Dentist: Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We need to fill that cavity before it gets any worse and the crown needs to be refitted . Make an appointment for next week and I'll take care of them.
Gary: Okay, I'll do that, but my crown was just put on last year. Will my dental insurancecover the work?
Dentist: Since you had that done here, we'll take care of it. There won't be a charge . And, your insurance should cover the work on the cavity. Now, I'm going to have the hygienist do your cleaning and I'll see you soon for the other work.
Gary: Thanks, doctor.
The hygenist came into the room and had me rinse with mouthwash . She began her cleaning and finished by polishing my teeth. On my way out, I tried to make an appointment for the following week. Unfortunately, there were no appointments available for two weeks, and the time they had was an inconvenient one, but I said I’d manage. I have to say , going to the dentist can be a pain , in the mouth and in the butt.