Root canal & dental FAQ

The tooth is fully numbed, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. The tooth may be tender for a few days afterwards, which usually settles with ordinary painkillers.

Most cases need one or two visits. Badly infected teeth or teeth treated before may need more. You will know after the first examination.

Back teeth usually do, because they take the chewing force and are more likely to crack after treatment. Front teeth may only need a filling.

Usually not. The main treatment is cleaning the infected canals. The doctor decides whether antibiotics are needed in certain cases, such as spreading swelling.

Most cases take one or two visits, depending on the number of canals and how inflamed the tooth is.

Yes. Sometimes the nerve has died without pain and the infection only shows on an X-ray.

Most people go back to work the same day. The numbness can last a few hours, so wait before eating.

Avoid heavy chewing on it until the final filling or crown is fitted, as the tooth is more likely to break before then.

Usually two: the first to prepare the tooth, take the digital scan and fit a temporary crown, the second to fit the final crown.

The crown's shade and shape are matched to your teeth, and the material is chosen for where the tooth is and how much chewing force it takes.

The tooth is numbed while it is prepared, so most patients feel no pain. Mild sensitivity can follow and fades within days.

A crown can last many years with daily care and regular check-ups. Habits like teeth grinding can affect it, and the doctor will advise you on how to protect it.

It depends on the amount of bone and your general health. Your case is assessed with a panoramic X-ray in the clinic before any decision.

Brush and floss daily like a natural tooth, with regular check-ups of the implant and the gum around it.

Yes, when they are worn or there is decay underneath, or for appearance after an exam.

The tooth is usually numbed while decay is removed so the visit is comfortable. Some very small fillings may not need anaesthetic.

Teeth can be straightened at different ages. The first assessment shows whether it suits your case.

It depends on the case. You get an estimate at the first assessment visit.

No. Whitening only affects natural teeth, so it is planned around any existing front crowns or fillings.

Some temporary sensitivity can follow the session and usually fades within a few days.

The cost depends on the number of canals and the state of the tooth. You get an exact figure after the exam and X-ray, before treatment starts.

Any previous X-rays of the tooth and a list of medicines you take regularly.

Message the clinic on WhatsApp or call 07 9525 8121, and we'll confirm a time that suits you.

Saturday to Wednesday 10:00–18:00, Thursday 10:00–15:00, closed on Friday.

Mecca Street, Complex 147, 5th floor, Um Al-Summaq, Amman.

Yes. Bring any previous X-rays and the doctor will review your case and explain the options.

If swelling spreads toward the eye or neck, or swallowing or breathing becomes difficult, go to the nearest emergency department straight away.