When the dentist is ready to look into Toshiro’s mouth, she adjusts the height and (6) ###### of the chair to make sure she can see all of Toshiro’s teeth. A bright light (7) ###### Toshiro’s eyes, but (8) ###### the dark places in the back of his mouth. The dentist does a quick (9) ###### of Toshiro’s mouth, looking for any obvious problems, such as a cavity or a broken tooth. The dentist asks if Toshiro has been having any problems, like tooth pain, bleeding, or soreness.
Sometimes, problems in the mouth are quite (10) ###### and can be seen by the dentist’s trained eye. But other times, the dentist will take X-rays to make certain there are no problems in areas she cannot see , such as under the gum line or inside a tooth.
The dentist then goes to work, repairing any damage. She then (11) ###### the natural color to his teeth with a thorough cleaning. The noise of the drills and cleaners can upset some patients, so Toshiro’s dentist is kind enough to supply earphones to provide a (12) ######.]]>