The dentist said I have healthy teeth and gums.

Meaning: This means that the dentist said my teeth and gums are in good condition and I don't have any problems.

Choice of Words: Dentist is the person who checks your teeth and gums to make sure they are healthy. Healthy means in good condition and free from disease.

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My teeth and gums are in good condition.

Meaning: This sentence means that my teeth and gums are healthy and strong.

Choice of Words: My teeth are the hard, white parts in my mouth that I use to chew food. My gums are the pink tissue that surrounds my teeth and holds them in place. Condition means the state of something. Good means that something is in a positive or healthy state.

The dentist gave me a clean bill of health for my teeth and gums.

Meaning: This sentence means that the dentist told me that my teeth and gums are healthy and strong.

Choice of Words: The dentist is the person who checks your teeth and gums. Gave means that the dentist told me something. Clean means that something is free of dirt or damage. Bill of health is a phrase that means a statement saying that someone is healthy. Teeth are the hard, white parts in your mouth that you use to chew food. Gums are the pink tissue that surrounds your teeth and holds them in place.

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