What this treatment is and who it suits
General dental treatment covers the everyday problems that bring most people to a dentist: decay, broken or worn fillings, toothache, infection and teeth that cannot be kept. It is not one procedure but a pathway. The right step depends on how far the problem has gone.
Tooth decay (caries) starts when acids made by plaque bacteria dissolve the minerals of the enamel and then the dentine underneath. Decay usually moves through recognisable stages:
- Early spot: a white or brown mark with no hole. At this stage decay can often be stopped with fluoride, better cleaning and fewer sugary snacks and drinks.
- Cavity: once a real hole forms, it does not heal on its own. A filling or other restoration is the usual treatment.
- Nerve involvement: if decay reaches the pulp (the nerve and blood supply inside the tooth), root canal treatment is usually needed to keep the tooth.
- Tooth beyond repair: when too little sound tooth remains, extraction may be advised, with a discussion of whether and how to replace it.
This kind of care suits anyone with symptoms, anyone who has not had a check-up for a long time, and anyone who knows they have old fillings or untreated cavities. Only an examination can show which stage applies to you.
Signs that call for an examination — and when it is urgent
Book a dental examination if you notice:
- Sensitivity to cold, hot or sweet things that lingers
- A visible hole, dark area or rough edge on a tooth
- Food catching in the same place repeatedly
- A filling that has cracked, fallen out or feels high
- Pain when biting, or toothache that comes and goes
- Bleeding gums or a bad taste that does not go away
Seek urgent dental care the same day for throbbing pain that keeps you awake, a swelling on the gum, or a tooth that has broken badly.
Call 911 or go to an emergency department straight away if facial swelling is spreading toward the eye or neck. The same applies if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, cannot open your mouth, or have a high fever with dental pain. These can be signs of a spreading infection that needs emergency treatment.
How the steps usually go, from examination to follow-up
A treatment plan is usually built in a logical order: urgent problems first, then stabilising the mouth, then longer-term work.
### 1. Assessment and staging The dentist asks about your symptoms and medical history, including medicines, allergies and pregnancy. He then examines the teeth and gums. X-rays are often needed, because decay between teeth and infection at the root tip cannot be seen with the eye. Sensitivity or tapping tests help show whether a nerve is healthy, inflamed or no longer alive.
### 2. Relief of pain and infection If you are in pain, the first visit may focus on that alone. This can mean opening and cleaning an infected nerve, draining an abscess or removing a tooth that cannot be saved. Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed for a spreading infection, but on their own they do not remove the cause.
### 3. Controlling risk factors The dentist reviews brushing, cleaning between teeth, fluoride toothpaste and how often you have sugar. Without these changes, new decay tends to keep appearing next to old fillings.
### 4. Arresting early lesions Early spots may be monitored and treated with professional fluoride rather than drilled.
### 5. Restoring cavities Established cavities are cleaned of decay and filled. Large losses of tooth structure may need a bigger restoration such as an onlay or crown. Under the platform's general catalogue, a single filling visit commonly takes 20 to 45 minutes. A plan for several cavities is often spread over two to four visits. Your own plan may differ.
### 6. Root canal treatment or extraction, then follow-up A tooth with an inflamed or infected nerve is either treated through root canal treatment or removed. A root-treated back tooth often needs a crown afterwards to protect it. Follow-up visits check healing and catch new problems early.
What Arafat Dental Clinics publishes about this service in Amman
The information below comes only from the clinic and dentist records on ClinicsJo.
- The dentist: Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan, dentistry, with 15 years of listed experience. His biography says he graduated in oral and dental medicine and surgery from Damascus University in 2010. It also says he has practised in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
- Further courses listed:
- An Advanced Implantology Course with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), 2018
- A Clear Aligners (Invisalign) Certification from Align Technology Academy, 2020
- Microscope-Assisted Endodontics with the Jordanian Academy of Dentistry, 2022, which relates to root canal work
- Services relevant to this page: treatment of tooth decay, tooth fillings, tooth restoration, root canal treatment, toothache treatment, dental extraction and dental infection treatment.
- Conditions listed in his record: these include tooth decay, tooth pain, nerve inflammation, dental abscess, tooth fractures and sensitivity.
- Wider services: his record also lists services such as pulp and nerve treatment, dental emergencies, dental X-rays, paediatric and elderly dental care, and care for people with special needs. The clinic publishes 120 services in total. Its main services are implants, orthodontic braces, veneers, whitening and root canal treatment.
- Approach: the clinic states that treatment options are discussed according to examination findings and patient needs.
- Languages: Arabic and English.
- Consultation: the record lists the first consultation as free. The cost of any treatment depends on the examination and plan; ask before starting.
- Verification and reviews: both the clinic and the dentist are marked as verified by the platform. The dentist has 3 approved reviews and the clinic has 2, each with an average rating of 5. This is a small number of reviews, so treat it as one input among several.
- Established: the clinic was founded in 2022.
Questions to ask the dentist before starting
- What stage is my decay at, and can any of it be monitored rather than filled?
- Which teeth need treatment first, and why that order?
- Do I need X-rays, and what do they show?
- What filling or restoration material do you suggest for this tooth, and what are the alternatives?
- If a nerve is involved, is root canal treatment realistic, or is extraction more sensible? What happens if I wait?
- Will a root-treated tooth need a crown afterwards?
- If a tooth is removed, what are the options for the gap, and is replacing it necessary?
- How many visits will the plan take?
- What will the full plan cost, and what is included?
- What should I do if pain or swelling appears after hours?
Aftercare and realistic expectations
After a filling, it is common for a tooth to feel sensitive for a short while. Numbness from local anaesthetic wears off over a few hours, so avoid chewing on that side until it does. Contact the clinic if your bite feels high or pain keeps getting worse.
After root canal treatment, some tenderness when biting is common for a few days. Follow the dentist's advice on protecting the tooth until any planned crown is fitted.
After an extraction, follow the written instructions about bleeding, rinsing and smoking. Seek help if pain increases after the first few days or swelling grows.
No treatment stops new decay by itself. Long-term results depend on daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between teeth, limiting how often you have sugar, and regular check-ups. Outcomes vary from tooth to tooth, and your dentist can explain what is realistic in your case.
Booking, getting there and opening hours
Arafat Dental Clinics are on the first floor of Al Tamimi Complex at Journalists Roundabout (دوار الصحفيين، مجمع التميمي ط1) in Tabarbour, Amman. They see patients from across the city.
Confirmed opening hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–22:00. Friday is not listed among the confirmed hours. Use the contact button on this page to book. Mention any pain or swelling so the visit can be arranged accordingly. Bring a list of your medicines and any recent dental X-rays you have.