"One" and "ones" can be used to substitute for a noun that was just mentioned.
Look at this example from the dialogue:
Dr. Li: It looks like the filling is loose. Tina: Isn't that the same one you replaced last year?
Tina says "one" rather than repeating the noun (filling). She could have also said: "Isn't that the same filling you replaced last year?"
Other examples with "one": ▶ "Do you like the red or the blue jacket?" - "I like the red one." ▶ "I don't have a tie to wear to dinner." - "Let me lend you one." ▶ "Which ring do you like?" - "I like the one on the top shelf." ▶ "I'd like a chocolate chip cookie." - "We have two different kinds, one with nuts and the other without nuts. Which one do you want?"
When referring to a plural noun, use "ones." Examples: ▶ "Those pastries look delicious!" - "Which ones?" ▶ "Please water the plants." - "Which ones?" - "The ones in the kitchen."
Look at another example from the dialogue: Tina: Also, one of my top right teeth is a little sensitive. Dr. Li: Which one?
You may wonder why the dentist doesn't say, "Which ones?'" since "teeth" are mentioned. In this case, however, we know Tina is talking about one of her teeth.
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