What this treatment is and who it suits
Cosmetic dentistry covers treatments that change how your teeth and gums look: their colour, shape, size, spacing and the line of the gums around them. A complete smile plan does not usually mean a single procedure. It is a sequence, often starting with simple steps such as professional cleaning and polishing and moving to whitening, bonding or veneers only where they are needed.
The main options include:
- Cleaning and polishing: removes surface stains and tartar so the dentist can see the true colour of your teeth.
- Teeth whitening: lightens natural tooth colour. It does not change the colour of existing fillings, crowns or veneers.
- Bonding and facings: tooth-coloured material is shaped onto the tooth to close small gaps, repair chips or even out edges.
- Veneers (often called a "Hollywood smile"): thin shells bonded to the front of teeth to change their shape and shade. They usually need some tooth surface removed, so they are generally treated as a permanent decision.
- Gum shaping (gingivoplasty): reshapes uneven or excess gum to balance how much tooth shows when you smile.
Cosmetic treatment generally suits adults whose teeth and gums are healthy, or can be made healthy first. Active decay, gum disease, heavy grinding or crooked bites may need treating before any cosmetic work. Only an examination can show which options fit your teeth.
Signs that call for an examination — and when it is urgent
Book a dental check if you notice:
- Teeth that have darkened, especially a single tooth that changes colour
- Chips, cracks or worn edges
- Gums that bleed, look swollen or have pulled back from the teeth
- Sensitivity to cold, heat or sweet foods
- Gaps opening up between teeth, or teeth that feel loose
- Old fillings or veneers that are stained, rough or chipped
Some symptoms need urgent care. Seek help the same day for severe tooth pain or a swollen gum or face. If facial swelling is spreading, or you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a high fever, go to an emergency department straight away or call 911 in Jordan.
How the steps usually go, from examination to follow-up
Every plan is different, but a typical order looks like this:
- Cosmetic consultation and examination. The dentist listens to what you want to change, examines teeth, gums and bite, and may take X-rays and photos. This is where realistic goals are agreed.
- Health first. Decay, gum inflammation or infection is treated before cosmetic work, because whitening or veneers placed on unhealthy teeth or gums are unlikely to hold up.
- Professional cleaning and polishing. This removes stains and tartar and often improves shine on its own.
- Whitening, if chosen. It is usually done before bonding or veneers, so the new material can be matched to your lighter natural shade.
- Gum shaping, if needed. Balancing the gum line comes before final veneers or facings, so the restorations are made to fit the new outline.
- Bonding, facings or veneers. Small changes may need only bonding. Larger changes in shape and colour may call for veneers, usually over more than one visit.
- Review and follow-up. The dentist checks your bite, comfort and gum health, and agrees on regular check-ups.
Not everyone needs every step. Some smile plans end after cleaning and whitening.
This service at Arafat Dental Clinics in Amman
Arafat Dental Clinics was founded in 2022 by Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan, and it is located in Tabarbour. Both the clinic and the dentist are verified on ClinicsJo. The clinic has 2 approved reviews averaging 5 out of 5, and Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan has 3 approved reviews averaging 5 out of 5. The clinic publishes 120 services, so cosmetic work can be planned alongside other care in the same place.
For cosmetic dentistry in Amman, the clinic provides:
- Cosmetic dentist consultation
- Teeth whitening
- Cosmetic treatment to enhance teeth shine
- Dental facing
- Hollywood smile (veneers)
- Cosmetic dentistry by laser
- Laser gingivoplasty
Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan has 15 years of experience in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. He holds a Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery from Damascus University. He has also completed an Advanced Implantology Course with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) in 2018, a Clear Aligners (Invisalign) Certification with Align Technology Academy in 2020, and a Microscope-Assisted Endodontics course with the Jordanian Academy of Dentistry in 2022.
This matters for a smile plan. He also provides orthodontics, gum treatment, root canal treatment, fillings, crowns and bridges, and implants. If your plan involves straightening teeth, replacing a missing tooth or treating a nerve before cosmetic work, these can be planned together. His clinic also uses digital panoramic imaging and intraoral cameras, which help show you what the dentist sees. He speaks Arabic and English, and the first consultation is free.
Questions to ask the dentist before starting
- Are my teeth and gums healthy enough for cosmetic treatment, or does something need treating first?
- Which options suit my goals: polishing, whitening, bonding, facings or veneers?
- How much tooth surface would be removed, and is the change reversible?
- In what order will the steps happen, and how many visits will it take?
- Will whitening affect my existing fillings or crowns?
- Is laser gum shaping necessary in my case, and what is healing like?
- What does each option need in long-term care, and what happens if a veneer or facing chips?
- How will the cost be broken down?
The cost is set after the examination and explained before treatment starts.
Aftercare and realistic expectations
Cosmetic dentistry improves appearance, but results depend on your teeth, gums, bite and habits. Whitening results vary from person to person, and temporary sensitivity is common afterwards. Stains can return over time, especially with tea, coffee or smoking. Bonding and veneers can stain, chip or wear and may eventually need repair or replacement. After gum shaping, gums need time to heal, and your dentist will give you specific care instructions.
General aftercare tips:
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and clean between teeth daily.
- Limit staining drinks and smoking, especially just after whitening.
- Avoid biting hard objects such as ice, pens or nutshells.
- Ask about a night guard if you grind your teeth.
- Keep regular check-ups and cleanings.
Contact the clinic if you have pain that keeps getting worse, a restoration that feels loose, or bleeding that does not settle.
Booking, getting there and opening hours
Arafat Dental Clinics is located in Tabarbour, Amman, at Journalists Roundabout (دوار الصحفيين), Al-Tamimi Complex, 1st Floor. Patients from across Amman visit the clinic.
Opening hours:
- Saturday to Thursday: 10:00–22:00
- Friday: closed
You can book using the contact button on this page. The first consultation with Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan is free. Bring a list of any medicines you take and any recent dental X-rays you have.