Root canal treatment in Amman

What root canal treatment is and who it suits

Inside every tooth is the pulp, soft tissue that holds the tooth's nerve and blood vessels. Deep decay, a crack, a fracture, repeated large fillings or a knock to the tooth can let bacteria reach the pulp. The pulp may then become inflamed (pulpitis) or die and become infected. An infection at the root tip can form an abscess.

Root canal treatment removes the damaged pulp and cleans and disinfects the canals inside the roots. The dentist then fills and seals them so the tooth can be kept instead of extracted. The tooth stays in the jaw and can usually go on working for chewing once it is properly restored.

It is generally considered when:

• the pulp is inflamed and is not expected to recover
• the pulp has died, for example after decay or an injury
• there is an infection or abscess at the root
• the tooth has enough healthy structure and gum and bone support to be restored afterwards

It is not right for every tooth. If a tooth is badly broken, cracked down the root or has lost too much support, extraction may be discussed instead. Only an examination with X-rays can show which applies to you.

Signs that call for an examination — and when it is urgent

Book a dental examination if you notice:

• pain with hot or cold that lingers for a while after the drink or food is gone
• throbbing pain that starts on its own or wakes you at night
• pain when biting, or a tooth that feels 'high' or tender to touch
• a small pimple or swelling on the gum near a tooth, sometimes with a bad taste
• a tooth that has darkened, especially after an injury
• swelling of the gum or a tender lump along the jaw

Sometimes a dead tooth causes no pain at all and the problem only shows on an X-ray. Pain that suddenly stops does not always mean the problem has resolved. The nerve may have died while the infection continues.

When it is urgent: seek emergency care straight away, and call 911 in Jordan if needed, if you have any of these:

• swelling that spreads across the face or towards the eye or neck
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• high fever or feeling very unwell

These can be signs of a spreading dental infection. For a painful tooth or a gum swelling without these signs, contact a dentist the same day or as soon as possible. Antibiotics alone do not treat the source of a tooth infection. Any medicine should be prescribed by a dentist or doctor.

How the steps usually go, from examination to follow-up

The exact plan depends on the tooth, but the treatment usually follows this order:

1. Examination and X-ray. The dentist checks your symptoms, tests the tooth and takes X-rays. These show the roots, the canals and any infection at the root tip, and help decide whether the tooth can be kept.
2. Local anaesthetic and isolation. The tooth is numbed. It is then usually isolated with a thin rubber sheet (a dental dam) to keep it dry and clean.
3. Removing the pulp. A small opening is made in the top of the tooth, and the inflamed or infected pulp is removed.
4. Cleaning and shaping. The canals are cleaned, disinfected and shaped with fine instruments and rinsing solutions.
5. Filling and sealing. The canals are filled with an inert material and sealed. The opening is closed with a temporary or permanent filling.
6. Final restoration. The tooth is rebuilt with a filling or, often, a crown.
7. Follow-up. The dentist may take a later X-ray to check healing around the root.

Number of visits: each appointment often takes around 45–90 minutes. Treatment is commonly completed in one or two visits. A tooth with an active infection, several canals or curved roots may need medication placed inside it between visits, which can mean more appointments.

When a crown is advised: back teeth (molars and premolars) take heavy chewing forces. After root canal treatment they are often weakened by decay and by the access opening, so a crown is frequently recommended to reduce the risk of the tooth splitting. A front tooth that has lost little structure may only need a filling. Ask your dentist which applies to your tooth and when the final restoration should be done.

What Arafat Dental Clinics publishes about this service in Amman

This is what the clinic and dentist records on ClinicsJo state:

• Dentist: Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan, dentistry, 15 years of experience. His biography says he graduated in oral and dental medicine and surgery from Damascus University in 2010, and that he has practised in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
• Training listed: Microscope-Assisted Endodontics, Jordanian Academy of Dentistry (2022). Also listed are an Advanced Implantology Course with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (2018) and a Clear Aligners (Invisalign) Certification from Align Technology Academy (2020).
• Services he provides that relate to this page: pulp and nerve treatment, dental emergencies, dental X-rays, dental fillings, crowns and other restorations, and children's dentistry.
• Conditions listed: tooth pain, inflamed tooth nerve, tooth abscess, decay, broken teeth, and the need for crowns or bridges.
• Clinic services for this topic: Root Canal Treatment, Pulpotomy (removing part of the pulp, often in children's teeth), Hemisection Dental Surgery (removing one root of a multi-rooted tooth in selected cases) and Dental infection treatment.
• Clinic: Arafat Dental Clinics, established in 2022, in Tabarbour, Amman. The clinic publishes 120 services, and root canal treatment is among its main ones. The team includes Dr Mohammad Arafat Hasan and Dr Alaa Fayez Hasan.
• Languages: Arabic and English.
• Verification and reviews: both the clinic and the dentist are marked as verified by the platform. The dentist's record shows 3 approved reviews with an average rating of 5. The clinic's record shows 2 approved reviews with an average of 5.
• Consultation: the record lists the first consultation as free.

The clinic states that treatment options are discussed after examination, according to the findings and the patient's needs.

Questions to ask the dentist before starting

Use these to judge any root canal dentist in Amman for yourself:

• What do my X-rays show, and can this tooth realistically be kept?
• How many canals does it have, and how many visits do you expect?
• Will you use a dental dam, and will you use magnification or a microscope for my tooth?
• Will I need a crown afterwards, and when should it be placed?
• What are the alternatives, including extraction and what would replace the tooth?
• What should I do if pain or swelling appears between visits?
• What does the whole plan include? The cost depends on the examination and plan; ask before starting.

Aftercare and realistic expectations

• The tooth may feel tender or sore for a few days. Ask your dentist or pharmacist which pain relief suits you, and follow the leaflet.
• Avoid chewing hard food on the tooth until the final filling or crown is in place. A temporary filling can wear or break.
• Keep brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth.
• Contact the clinic if swelling develops, pain gets worse after the first few days, or the temporary filling falls out.
• Attend follow-up visits and any X-ray checks you are offered.

Many root-treated teeth last for years when they are well sealed and restored. However, no dentist can guarantee the outcome. A tooth can still need retreatment, surgery at the root or extraction later. New decay or a leaking filling can also let bacteria back in.

Booking, getting there and opening hours

Arafat Dental Clinics are in Al Tamimi Complex, first floor, at Journalists Roundabout (دوار الصحفيين) in Tabarbour, Amman. They see patients from across Amman.

Confirmed opening hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–22:00.

Use the contact button on this page to book. Mention if you have pain or swelling so the clinic can judge how soon you need to be seen.