What this treatment is and who it suits
Tooth sensitivity is a short, sharp pain triggered by cold drinks, sweet food, cold air or brushing. It usually fades within seconds once the trigger is gone. It is a sign, not a diagnosis. It usually means the dentine under the enamel has become exposed, and the dentine's tiny tubules carry the stimulus to the nerve inside the tooth.
Common causes include:
- Enamel wear and erosion: acidic drinks, citrus, frequent snacking or acid reflux slowly thin the enamel.
- Brushing too hard: a hard brush or a scrubbing motion can wear a notch at the gum line.
- Gum recession: when gums pull back, the root surface is exposed, and roots have no enamel covering.
- Grinding or clenching: often at night. It wears biting surfaces and can cause fine cracks.
- Decay, cracks or a leaking filling: these can feel like sensitivity but need a different kind of treatment.
- Recent dental work: some sensitivity is common after scaling, whitening or a new filling. It usually settles over days to a few weeks.
Treatment means finding the cause and dealing with it, not only masking the pain. It suits anyone whose teeth react to temperature or touch. What is right for you depends on what the examination finds.
Signs that call for an examination — and when it is urgent
Book a dental examination if:
- sensitivity lasts more than a few weeks despite a sensitivity toothpaste and gentler brushing
- the pain lingers for a long time after the cold or hot trigger is removed
- one tooth hurts more than the others, or hurts when you bite
- you can see a hole, dark spot, chip or crack, or a filling feels rough or loose
- your gums bleed, look swollen or seem to be receding
- sensitivity from whitening or recent treatment is getting worse rather than better
Seek care the same day if the pain throbs on its own, wakes you at night, or comes with gum swelling or a bad taste. These can point to inflammation of the nerve or an infection.
Go to an emergency department, or call 911 in Jordan, if you have facial swelling that is spreading, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a high fever with dental pain.
How the steps usually go, from examination to follow-up
The exact plan depends on the dentist and your case. The platform's general service guide describes these stages:
- Describing and testing the pain: what triggers it, how long it lasts, which teeth are affected. The dentist may test teeth gently with air or cold and check your bite. X-rays may be taken if decay or nerve problems are suspected.
- Finding the cause: telling simple dentine sensitivity apart from decay, a crack, a failing filling, gum disease or a problem with the nerve.
- A conservative first plan: often a desensitising toothpaste, advice on brushing and diet, and fluoride or a desensitising agent applied in the clinic.
- Treating the underlying cause: depending on findings, this may mean a filling, sealing exposed root surfaces, gum care, a night guard for grinding, or root canal treatment if the nerve is involved.
- Follow-up: a review to see whether the sensitivity has eased and to adjust the plan if it has not.
As general guidance, the assessment and first treatment visit often take around 20 to 40 minutes. Home treatment typically needs two to six weeks to show its effect. Your own case may differ.
What Arafat Dental Clinics publishes about this service in Tabarbour
The following comes only from the clinic and doctor records on ClinicsJo:
- Services listed for this topic: Teeth Sensitivity Treatment, Treatment of Tooth Sensitivity to Cold, and Dental Fluoride Application.
- The clinic: Arafat Dental Clinics in Tabarbour, Amman, established in 2022 and verified by the platform. It publishes 120 services. Its main services include dental implants, orthodontic braces, veneers (Hollywood smile), teeth whitening and root canal treatment. The clinic's description names Dr Mohammad Arafat Hasan and Dr Alaa Fayez Hasan as part of the team. It says treatment options are discussed according to examination findings and patient needs.
- The dentist: Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan has 15 years of experience and is verified by the platform. His biography states:
- he graduated in oral and dental medicine and surgery from Damascus University in 2010
- he has practised dentistry in Jordan and Saudi Arabia
- Courses listed in his record:
- Advanced Implantology Course, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), 2018
- Clear Aligners (Invisalign) Certification, Align Technology Academy, 2020
- Microscope-Assisted Endodontics, Jordanian Academy of Dentistry, 2022
- Relevant services he provides: prevention, fillings, root canal (endodontic) care, gum disease care and dental emergencies.
- Relevant conditions he treats: tooth sensitivity, decay, tooth pain, nerve inflammation, abscess, and gum disease with bleeding gums.
- Languages: Arabic and English.
- Consultation: the record lists the first consultation as free.
- Reviews on the platform: the doctor has 3 approved reviews and the clinic has 2, both averaging 5.
Questions to ask the dentist before starting
- What do you think is causing my sensitivity: wear, recession, decay, a crack or something else?
- Do I need X-rays, and why?
- Can we start with conservative steps first, such as toothpaste, fluoride or a desensitising agent?
- If it does not improve, what is the next step and how will we decide?
- Is grinding involved, and would a night guard help in my case?
- Should I change how I brush or what I eat and drink?
- How many visits might this take, and when is the follow-up?
- What will the plan cost? The cost depends on the examination and plan, so ask before starting.
Aftercare and realistic expectations
Mainstream dental guidance supports a few simple habits:
- Brush gently: use a soft-bristled brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
- Use a sensitivity toothpaste regularly: one made for sensitive teeth works best with consistent use. Spit after brushing rather than rinsing, so the fluoride stays on the teeth.
- Limit acidic drinks and foods: have them with meals rather than sipping through the day.
- Wait after acidic food: avoid brushing straight after acidic food or drinks.
- Mention reflux or grinding: tell your dentist if you have either, since both affect the plan.
Sensitivity often improves gradually rather than overnight. It can return if the cause, such as erosion or recession, continues. Some cases settle with home care alone. Others need treatment of decay, gums or the nerve. Regular check-ups help catch these causes early. No treatment can guarantee that sensitivity will not come back.
Booking, getting there and opening hours
Arafat Dental Clinics are in Tabarbour, Amman. The recorded address is Journalists Roundabout (دوار الصحفيين), Al Tamimi Complex, first floor.
Confirmed opening hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00 to 22:00. Friday is not listed in the confirmed hours.
Use the contact button on this page to book. When you book, mention which teeth are sensitive, what triggers the pain, and any recent whitening or dental work. If you are seeking sensitive teeth treatment in Tabarbour and your symptoms include swelling or fever, ask for the earliest appointment, or seek urgent care as described above.