Pediatric dentist in Amman
Gentle, specialist dental care for babies, children and teenagers at Magic Tooth Dental Center in Abdoun, Amman. Pediatric dentist Dr. Mai Altayeh leads our children’s dentistry. She earned her master’s degree in pediatric dentistry at Liverpool Dental School in the UK.
- Specialist pediatric dentists
- Laughing gas and general anesthesia
- Children with special needs
The dentists who treat your child
Dr. Mai Altayeh
د. مي التايهConsultant pediatric dentist and special needs dentistry
MSc Pediatric Dentistry, University of Liverpool, UK (2002) · BDS, University of Baghdad (1997) · 20+ years in pediatric dentistry
- Anxious and uncooperative children
- Children with special needs and medical conditions
- Laughing gas and general anesthesia
- Dental injuries and interceptive orthodontics
- AAPD member and 2023 Annual Session speaker
Dr. Farouk Rihani
د. فاروق ريحانيConsultant pediatric dentist and special needs dentistry
Jordanian Board in Pediatric Dentistry (2004) · BDS, Jordan University of Science and Technology (1995) · 30+ years in dentistry
- Children with special needs and medical conditions
- Dental anomalies and craniofacial syndromes
- Dental injuries in children
- 15 publications, 100+ citations on Google Scholar
Older children and teenagers who need braces or Invisalign clear aligners see our consultant orthodontist, Dr. Bashar Momani. He holds the Jordan Board of Orthodontics and a fellowship in craniofacial orthodontics. Meet all our dentists
Treatment at your child’s pace
Many children feel nervous about the dentist. That is why we take time to build their trust, so that each visit is calm and their first experiences are good ones.
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Getting to know us
First, your child meets the dentist and sits in the chair. Then we explain each step in words they understand before we begin.
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Check-up
Next, we check your child’s teeth, gums and bite. Afterwards, we explain to you what needs treatment and what can wait.
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Gentle treatment
We treat your child gently, with local anesthetic when needed. If your child is anxious, laughing gas can also help them relax.
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Healthy habits
Finally, we show you and your child how to brush well and how to keep teeth healthy between visits.
Care for every stage of childhood
From a baby’s first tooth to a teenager’s bite, our pediatric dentists look after children of all ages.
Children with special needs
Dr. Mai Altayeh has wide experience treating children with special needs and children with medical conditions.
Check-ups and prevention
Regular check-ups and cleaning catch problems early and, as a result, protect teeth from decay.
Fillings for baby and adult teeth
Treatment for tooth decay, so your child can eat, speak and smile without pain.
Dental injuries
Care for chipped, broken or knocked-out teeth after a fall or a sports accident. Our Tooth Trauma SOS guide tells you what to do in the first minutes.
Open Tooth Trauma SOSEarly orthodontics
Early treatment guides growing teeth and jaws. In many cases, it can also reduce the need for braces later.
Laughing gas
A gentle gas breathed through a small nosepiece helps anxious children relax while they stay awake and able to talk.
Read our laughing gas guideTooth knocked out or broken? Open Tooth Trauma SOS
An interactive first-aid guide for parents, in English and Arabic, based on the international dental trauma guidelines (IADT 2020). Tell it whether it is a baby or adult tooth and what happened. It then shows you what to do right now, what not to do, and when to call us. It also has a timer for a knocked-out tooth and a myth-or-fact quiz.
All the treatment in one visit, under general anesthesia
For very young children with many cavities, very anxious children and children with special needs, outpatient general anesthesia lets Dr. Mai complete all the planned treatment in one session while your child sleeps. A dedicated anesthesiologist cares for your child throughout, and recovery is at home the same day. Learn who it helps, how we keep your child safe and what to expect on the day.
Questions parents ask us
When should my child first see a dentist?
International guidelines recommend a first dental visit when the first tooth appears, or by your child’s first birthday. Early visits also help us spot problems before they hurt. At the same time, they help your child get used to the dentist.
Do baby teeth really need fillings?
Yes. Baby teeth help children chew and speak. They also hold space for the adult teeth. Moreover, decay in a baby tooth can cause pain and infection, so we treat it rather than wait for the tooth to fall out.
Is laughing gas safe for children?
Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) is a mild sedative that dentists use widely for children. Your child breathes it through a small nose mask and stays awake and able to talk. Afterwards, its effect wears off within minutes once we remove the mask. Read our laughing gas guide.
When is treatment under general anesthesia used?
Dr. Mai may advise general anesthesia for very young children who need a lot of treatment, or for children who cannot manage treatment while awake. In that case, she completes all the treatment in one session. Of course, she will first explain whether it is right for your child. Read our general anesthesia guide.
Does my child need a 3D X-ray (CBCT)?
Usually not. Most children only need a check-up and, when necessary, a small conventional X-ray. We use our in-clinic 3D CBCT scanner only when a regular X-ray cannot answer the question. For example, we may need it to locate a hidden canine, assess a dental injury or plan certain orthodontic treatment. In every case, we use child settings and the smallest useful scan area. Read our 3D imaging guide.
What should I do if my child knocks out a tooth?
Call us straight away: a knocked-out tooth needs treatment as soon as possible.
If it is an adult tooth, hold it by the crown (the white part), not the root. Rinse it briefly if it is dirty, and keep it in milk until you reach us. However, do not try to put a baby tooth back in its socket.
Book your child’s appointment
Call us or send a WhatsApp message and we will find a time that suits you and your child.
Visit us
Princess Basmah Street, Building No. 192, First Floor, Abdoun, Amman
Opening hours
Saturday to Wednesday 9 am to 7 pm · Thursday 9 am to 2 pm · Friday closed
Phone
06 593 7076, 06 593 6367 · WhatsApp +962 79 660 0883 · Mobile +962 79 675 2509
