Paying
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When it comes to paying the bill, make sure you know how much the procedure costs upfront. Like any other hospital, there tend to be additional costs, so be crystal clear on what you're getting charged for to avoid confusion and imminent "I got ripped off" rage. Local private clinics also have a lot of deals and discounts, so don't be afraid to ask for one.
Do you accept this type of insurance?
您们接受这种类型的保险吗？
Nǐn men jiē shòu zhè zhǒng lèi xíng de bǎo xiǎn ma
What type of insurance do you accept?
您们接受什么类型的保险？
Nǐn men jiē shòu shén me lèi xíng de bǎo xiǎn
What is this additional cost for?
这附加费用是什么呢？
Zhè fù jiā fèi yòng shì shén me ne
Do you accept foreign credit cards?
您接受外国信用卡吗？
Nǐn jiē shòu wài guó xìn yòng kǎ ma
Do you have any discounts at the moment?
您现在有打折吗？
Nín xiàn zài yǒu dǎ zhé ma
Can you give me an invoice?
您能给我开发票吗？
Nín néng gěi wǒ kāi fā piào ma
Going to a local dentist in a country where you don't speak the language fluently can be very intimidating, but when push comes to shove (aka when the toothache becomes unbearable), some things just need to be done. The truth is, once you overcome the initial fear of dentists in general, all you need to do is memorize or make a note of basic dental terms that are relevant to your condition. After that, all you need to do is have a little courage to step into the clinic (and hope you don't get the window seat).
After you leave your first dental appointment in Beijing, we guarantee a wave of relief will wash over you. You'll not only feel better physically but also mentally – now that you've navigated a local dentist in China, you can pretty much do anything. Just remember: the stigma is real, people, and you mustn't be afraid to overcome it.
Key Vocab
Appointment
预约
yù yuē
Cavity
虫牙
chóng yá
Dental braces
牙套
yá tào
Dental crown
牙冠
yá guān
Dentist
口腔医院
kǒu qiāng yī yuàn
Insurance
保险
bǎo xiǎn
Oral check up
口腔检查
kǒu qiāng jiǎn chá
Root canal treatment
根管治疗
gēn guǎn zhì liáo
Teeth cleaning
清洁牙齿，洗牙
qīng jié yá chǐ, xǐ yá
Teeth veneer
牙贴
yá tiē
Teeth whitening
牙齿美白
yá chǐ měi bái
Toothache
牙疼
yá téng
Tooth decay
蛀牙
zhù yá
Tooth extraction
拔牙
bá yá
Tooth filling
补牙
bǔ yá
Types of teeth
Molar
磨牙
mó yá
Premolar
前磨牙
qián mó yá
Canine
犬齿
quǎn chǐ
Front teeth
门牙
mén yá
Source: The Beijinger
Editor: wanwan
