Hebrew for Dentist Appointments

If you need to make a dentist appointment in Israel, you do not need perfect Hebrew. A small set of words and a few simple phrases can help you book the visit, explain the problem, and understand the basics when you arrive.

The most useful word

• רופא שיניים = dentist

You may also hear:

• מרפאת שיניים = dental clinic
• תור = appointment
• כאב = pain
• שן = tooth
• חניכיים = gums

Making the appointment

When you call or message the clinic, you can keep it simple.

• אני רוצה לקבוע תור לרופא שיניים. = I want to make a dentist appointment.
• יש לכם תור פנוי? = Do you have an available appointment?
• מתי יש תור? = When is there an appointment?
• כמה זה עולה? = How much does it cost?

If you need an urgent visit, you can say:

• יש לי כאב שיניים. = I have a toothache.
• זה דחוף. = It’s urgent.

For more emergency-style phrases, it can also help to review Hebrew for Urgent Care in Israel.

Describing the problem

At the clinic, the receptionist or dentist may ask what is wrong. These phrases are enough for many situations:

• כואבת לי שן. = My tooth hurts.
• כואב לי כאן. = It hurts here.
• יש לי חור בשן. = I have a cavity.
• יש לי רגישות לקור. = I have sensitivity to cold.
• נשברה לי שן. = A tooth broke.
• החניכיים שלי מדממות. = My gums are bleeding.

If you are not sure how to say the exact problem, point to the area and use a simple sentence like כואב לי כאן.

Useful questions during the visit

Dentists often explain what they are about to do. If you want to understand or ask for clarification, these phrases are practical:

• מה אתם עושים עכשיו? = What are you doing now?
• זה יכאב? = Will it hurt?
• אפשר הפסקה? = Can I have a break?
• אפשר לדבר באנגלית? = Can we speak English?
• אפשר להסביר שוב? = Can you explain again?

If you are nervous, it is completely normal to say:

• אני קצת לחוץ/לחוצה. = I’m a little nervous.

After the appointment

You may need to understand basic instructions:

• לא לאכול עד מחר. = Do not eat until tomorrow.
• לשטוף את הפה. = Rinse your mouth.
• לקחת תרופה. = Take medicine.
• לחזור לביקורת. = Come back for a checkup.

If you need medicine after the visit, Hebrew for Pharmacies in Israel can help with the next step.

A simple mini-dialogue

Receptionist: מתי נוח לכם?
You: יש לכם תור פנוי השבוע?
Receptionist: כן, ביום שלישי בשעה עשר.
You: מצוין. יש לי כאב שיניים.
Dentist: איפה כואב?
You: כואב לי כאן.

Quick takeaway

For a dentist appointment, focus on three things: booking the תור, describing the pain, and understanding the aftercare instructions. Even a short sentence in Hebrew can make the visit smoother and less stressful. If you also want practice for other medical situations, Hebrew for Urgent Care in Israel is a good companion lesson.