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Oct 2, 2018 09:04
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Children\'s nickname for dentists

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Is there a word or phrase in English used as a general nickname for dentists by children or by parents when preparing their children for a visit to the dentist? Used in the positive context, not to scare children. :)

For example the sentence would go something like - When asked what's important for having healthy teeth, all children said as one: "Going to ???"

The only thing I can think of is something like Mr Dentist, but I'm don't know if people generally use that in this context.
Responses
3 +10 tooth doctor
3 +1 The tooth fairy’s boss
4 -1 Pediatric Dentist
3 the tooth man
3 The toothy-peg fixer

Discussion

Dusan Miljkovic (asker) Oct 2, 2018:
Yes, I'm translating a text from Serbian, where we have a (pretty common) children's nickname for dentists (Uncle Toothy would be the literal translation), and the sentence goes pretty much like the one posted in my original question.

So I was wondering if there was something like that in English. Tooth doctor might work though.
AllegroTrans Oct 2, 2018:
Asker Can you please say why a nickname is needed here? Are you translating a text which has a nickname?

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tooth doctor

A tooth doctor is something they might use, although admittedly I'd say it's quite a general term.
Reference:

http://atoothdoctorforkids.com

Peer comment(s):
agree Agneta Pallinder : I think this would be perfectly OK.
18 mins
agree Edith Kelly
55 mins
agree Sarah Leonard
1 hr
agree Arabic & More
3 hrs
agree Sheila Wilson
4 hrs
agree Tina Vonhof (X)
5 hrs
agree Yvonne Gallagher
7 hrs
agree Andrea Shah
8 hrs
agree GILLES MEUNIER
1 day 2 hrs
agree acetran
7 days
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7 mins

The tooth fairy’s boss

Could be a possibility

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When I was a child, my parents always said we have to go to Dr Cromack, who was our local dentist. There weren't really any nicknames, or perhaps, better, " nicenames" to take the apprehension or terror out of the prospect.


I suppose it also all depends on the age of the child.

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Alternatives that may sound a little friendlier - The tooth fairy’s dad, The tooth fairy’s uncle. For lady dentists The tooth fairy’s mum, The tooth fairy’s sister, or similar
Peer comment(s):
agree Bashiqa : Tha`s a long way from oem.
16 mins
Aye, that I am. Ta muchly.
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2 hrs

Pediatric Dentist

It might be an option if you would like to choose something formal.
Reference:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/pediatric-specialists/Pages/What-is-a-Pediatric-Dentist.aspx

Peer comment(s):
disagree AllegroTrans : Asker wanted a child's nickname for a dentist. I very much doubt whether a child would use this term.
14 mins
neutral Tina Vonhof (X) : It's the name of the profession but a child would not use this term.
3 hrs
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2 hrs

the tooth man

Just another suggestion. I think it all depends on the child's age.

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OK OK OK

Before I get shot down. The child could also say "tooth lady"
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1 day 2 hrs

The toothy-peg fixer

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/toothy-...
toothy-peg in British. (ˈtuːθɪˌpɛɡ) baby talk. a word for tooth used in speaking to young children.

I just invented "toothy-peg fixer", but think it would work. I admit to calling my dog and telling him "it's toothy-peg time" when I want to brush his teeth. (He's very good about it and even wags his tail before sitting down to have his teeth brushed, so I can offer that as proof that the expression works.)

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www.benhill-dental-practice.co.uk › Treatments › Preventative Dentistry
Our Hygienist, Debbie, also sees children as private patients and runs the Toothy Pegs Club, which helps to educate children about good dental hygiene.

www.toothypegs.org.uk/toothypegs-club/
ToothyPegs Club offers a fun & professional Dental education Puppet Show in ... child (under 2's free) with the ToothyPeg family at our NHS Dental Practice in ...

Peer comment(s):
neutral Yorkshireman : As kids, we called teeth "Tushy-pegs"? Why? Common usage for teeth in the UK - must be something obscure from our former colonies - hundreds of teeth-related entries on the web.
2 hrs
That could definitely be misunderstood!//And thousands of porn-related entries too
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