Top 7 Periodontics Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need a periodontics specialist?

Periodontics deals with the gums and the bone and ligaments that hold teeth in place. The most common problem is gum disease. It usually starts as gingivitis, an inflammation caused by plaque building up along the gumline, which can often be reversed with professional cleaning and better daily care. If it is left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis. In periodontitis, pockets form between the gums and teeth, the supporting bone is gradually lost, and teeth can loosen or fall out. Periodontal care also covers gum recession, inflammation around dental implants, and preparing the gums and bone before implants or crowns.

Book a gum assessment if you notice:

• Gums that bleed when you brush or floss, or blood when you spit
• Red, swollen or tender gums
• Bad breath or a bad taste that does not go away
• Gums pulling back so teeth look longer, or new gaps between teeth
• Teeth that feel loose or a bite that feels different
• Pus between the teeth and gums, or pain when chewing
• Bleeding, swelling or soreness around an implant

Some people are at higher risk and benefit from regular gum checks. These include smokers, people with diabetes, pregnant women (hormonal changes can make gums bleed more easily), people with a family history of gum disease, and people whose medicines cause a dry mouth. Gum disease and diabetes affect each other, so tell both your dentist and your doctor if you have either condition.

Get urgent help if dental pain or swelling comes with any of these:

• Swelling that spreads quickly across the face, under the jaw or into the neck
• Swelling under the tongue
• Difficulty swallowing, breathing or opening the mouth
• High fever or feeling very unwell

In these cases call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department straight away. See a dentist the same day for severe gum pain with ulcers and fever, or for bleeding after an extraction that will not stop with firm pressure.

How to choose among the doctors here

Many people search for the best periodontics specialists in Amman. A more useful question is which profile matches your problem, your schedule and your insurance. Note that most dentists on this list are general dentists who include periodontics among several sub-specialties. Only one profile lists periodontics as the main specialty.

• Match the services to your stage. For bleeding gums and tartar, look for published services such as gingivitis treatment, gum care, scaling, and tartar and plaque removal. For advanced bone loss, or for planning implants after losing teeth, profiles that list bone grafting, alveoloplasty and implants may be relevant.
• Read the qualifications. Compare published degrees, boards and courses. Ask who will carry out deep cleaning or gum surgery, and whether the clinic refers complex cases to a periodontist.
• Think about repeat visits. Gum treatment rarely ends after one appointment. It often involves several sessions, a review, and maintenance cleanings every few months. A clinic close to home or work, with hours that fit your week, makes it easier to keep going.
• Language. Several profiles list Arabic and English, and two also list Ukrainian.
• Insurance. Only a few profiles list insurers. If you rely on insurance, start with those and confirm coverage directly.
• Verification and reviews. The page shows each profile's verification status. Review counts here are small, so treat them as one signal among many.

What to expect at the first visit

A first gum appointment is usually an assessment rather than a full treatment. The dentist will ask about your health, look at your gums and measure the depth of the pockets around each tooth with a small probe. X-rays are often taken to check bone levels. You should leave with a diagnosis and a plan.

A plan might include:

• Professional cleaning
• Coaching on brushing and cleaning between your teeth
• Deeper cleaning below the gumline, sometimes under local anaesthetic and spread over more than one visit
• A review after some weeks to see how the gums have responded
• Surgical options, discussed only if they are needed

What to bring:

• ID and your insurance card
• A list of all medicines, especially blood thinners, diabetes medicines and anything for bone health
• Recent diabetes test results if you have them
• Any previous dental X-rays
• Notes on when bleeding or pain started
• Whether you smoke or are pregnant

Questions worth asking:

• Is this gingivitis or periodontitis, and how advanced is it?
• How many visits will treatment take, and what happens at each one?
• Will I need local anaesthetic?
• What should I change in my daily cleaning routine?
• How often will I need maintenance visits afterwards?
• What signs should make me call the clinic before my next appointment?

Insurance, fees and booking: what to ask before the appointment

Two profiles publish a consultation fee: Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan and Dr. Mohammad Ahmad Altarawneh both list it as free. The other profiles do not publish a fee, so ask when you book.

Whatever the consultation fee, ask:

• Whether X-rays are included or charged separately
• How deep cleaning or gum treatment is priced, for example per session or per area of the mouth
• Whether a written estimate is given before treatment starts

For insurance:

• Arab Orient Insurance is listed on the profiles of Dr. Yola Kovalenko and Dr. Mutasem Irdaisat.
• Dr. Mutasem Irdaisat's profile also lists NatHealth and Med Service — The Specialized Company.

Check with your insurer whether gum treatment is covered, whether pre-approval is needed and whether there is a co-payment. Some policies treat preventive cleaning, gum treatment and cosmetic work differently. Book through the clinic's profile and confirm the appointment time, especially near Thursday, when some clinics close earlier.

Getting there

Amman is a large city of around 5 million residents, and travel times change a lot with traffic. Use the map location and area shown on each profile to estimate the journey from your district, whether that is Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Abdoun, Dabouq, Shmeisani, Tla' Al-Ali or the 7th Circle. Two of the listed clinics are in the Gardens and Khalda areas. The others are in the areas shown on their profiles. Since gum care often needs several visits, a shorter journey can matter as much as the appointment time.

For serious emergencies that go beyond a dental problem, Amman's major hospitals include Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. In an emergency, call 911.

Checklist before you book

• Note your symptoms and when they started (bleeding, swelling, loose teeth, bad breath)
• Check that the profile lists gum-related services that match your concern
• Read the published qualifications and experience
• Confirm opening hours fit repeated visits over several weeks
• Ask about the consultation fee and whether X-rays are included
• Confirm your insurer is accepted and whether pre-approval is needed
• Prepare your medicine list and any previous X-rays
• Write down your questions about the plan, the number of visits and maintenance
• Know the urgent warning signs, and call 911 if swelling affects breathing or swallowing