Preventive dentistry in Dhahran

Regular examination of the teeth and gums, scaling, and advice on daily care, with Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya and Dr. Mohammed Abdullah.

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+15years of experience in preventive & restorative dentistry — Dr. Mohammed Abdullah

In short

Preventive dentistry means regular examinations, scaling and advice on daily care, aimed at catching tooth decay and gum disease early, before they develop and call for more extensive treatment. Dr. Binyahya Dental Clinic in Hajer District, Dhahran, provides it with Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya, general dentist and founder with 7 years of experience, and Dr. Mohammed Abdullah, who has about 15 years in preventive and restorative dentistry.

Many dental problems begin without pain. Decay starts in the enamel at a point the patient cannot feel, and gum inflammation may show only one sign: slight bleeding when brushing. By the time there is pain, the treatment required is usually larger. Decay that a filling would once have been enough to treat can reach the pulp and call for root canal treatment, and neglected gum inflammation can progress to gum disease, in which the tooth loses part of the bone supporting it.

Preventive care rests on three things: a regular examination that finds a problem while it is still small, removal of the hardened tartar that a toothbrush cannot remove, and a daily-care plan that fits the patient’s own case. The risk of decay and the tendency of the gums to become inflamed differ from one person to another, according to the teeth themselves, diet, general health and medicines, so the preventive plan is built on the examination rather than on a single rule applied to everyone.

Preventive care at the clinic is provided by Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya, a general dentist and the clinic’s founder with 7 years of experience, and Dr. Mohammed Abdullah, who has worked in preventive and restorative dentistry for about 15 years. If the examination finds early decay or gum inflammation, it is treated at the same clinic, and the dentist explains the plan and the number of visits before starting.

A treatment room at Dr. Binyahya Dental Clinic in Dhahran

Preventive care

Treatment at the clinic

About 15 years in preventive and restorative dentistry

Dr. Mohammed Abdullah has worked in preventive and restorative dentistry for about 15 years and has more than 10,000 cosmetic fillings to his name. Preventive care is shared with Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya, a general dentist and the clinic’s founder with 7 years of experience.

Scaling and polishing

Plaque left on the teeth hardens into tartar that sticks to them and that no brush or mouthwash removes. It is taken off at the clinic from above and around the gum line, and the teeth are then polished so their surfaces hold less plaque.

Digital panoramic X-ray in the clinic

The clinic has a digital panoramic X-ray unit that the dentist uses when the case calls for it, to see the roots, the jawbone and what an examination by eye alone does not reveal. The image is taken at the same visit.

The next check-up set according to the case

Not every patient needs the same interval between one examination and the next. Frequent decay, gum inflammation or diabetes may call for closer follow-up; the dentist sets the interval after the examination and reviews it at every visit.

What the examination finds is treated at the same clinic

The clinic provides fillings, root canal treatment and prosthetics, so any treatment the examination shows to be needed is completed here with the same dentists.

When is this treatment advised?

A long gap since the last dental examination; many adults are advised to be seen about every six months, or as the dentist recommends.
Gums that bleed on brushing or flossing, or that look red and swollen.
Persistent bad breath or an unpleasant taste in the mouth.
Visible tartar on the teeth, or staining that brushing does not remove.
Teeth that are sensitive to cold or to sweet things.
Before or during pregnancy, with diabetes, or before starting a major course of dental treatment.

Treatment steps

1
Health history and daily habits
The dentist asks about general health, medicines and daily habits such as brushing, smoking and sugar, because they all affect the risk of decay and the health of the gums.
2
Examining the teeth and gums
The dentist checks each tooth and assesses the condition of the gums, looking for decay, cracks and worn fillings, and takes an X-ray where needed.
3
Scaling and polishing
Tartar and deposits are removed from above and around the gum line, and the teeth are then polished so their surfaces are smoother and hold less plaque.
4
The daily-care plan
The dentist explains what the examination found, recommends the brushing and between-teeth cleaning that suit the case, and says whether any other treatment is needed.
5
The next examination
The dentist sets the next examination according to the state of the teeth and gums, as some patients need closer follow-up than others.

Who performs this treatment

Illustrative placeholder photo — Dr. Mohammed Abdullah

Dr. Mohammed AbdullahPreventive & restorative dentistry — root canalsYears of experience: About 15 yearsView profile

Illustrative placeholder photo — Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya

Dr. Abdulrahman BinyahyaGeneral dentist & clinic founderYears of experience: 7 yearsView profile

Aftercare instructions

Brush twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste, and use floss or an interdental brush once a day, because a brush alone does not reach between the teeth.
Mild sensitivity or slight gum bleeding for a few days after scaling is possible, and it usually settles as regular cleaning continues.
Cut down on sugary, fizzy and acidic drinks between meals and drink water instead, since how often the teeth meet sugar and acid matters more than how much.
If you smoke, stopping helps protect the gums, because smoking masks their bleeding and weakens their response to treatment.
Keep the next examination appointment, and contact the clinic on 0538588580 if pain appears or bleeding does not stop.

Frequently asked questions

How often is a dental examination advised?

Many adults are advised to be examined about every six months, but the right interval depends on the condition of the teeth and gums. Frequent decay, gum inflammation or diabetes may call for closer appointments, while healthy teeth and gums may allow a longer gap. The dentist reviews that interval at every visit, according to what the examination finds.

Does scaling harm the teeth or remove enamel?

No. Scaling carried out correctly by a dentist does not weaken the teeth or remove enamel; it removes the hardened deposits that cause gum inflammation. Afterwards a patient may feel temporary sensitivity or notice small spaces the tartar used to cover, and this usually eases within days. An examination of the teeth and gums comes first, because how much tartar there is and where it sits decide how it is removed.

Why do the gums bleed when brushing?

Bleeding on brushing is a common sign of gum inflammation, usually caused by plaque and tartar building up along the gum line. It is not a reason to stop brushing, but to brush gently and regularly and to see a dentist to have the tartar removed. Left alone, the inflammation can progress to gum disease that affects how firmly the teeth are held. If bleeding continues for two weeks despite regular cleaning, the cause needs to be examined.

Can a regular examination find decay before it causes pain?

Yes. A regular examination finds many cavities at an early stage, before they cause pain, and treatment at that point is usually simpler. X-rays can help show what the eye does not see, such as decay between the teeth. Decay found early may need no more than a filling; once it reaches the pulp it can call for root canal treatment and a crown afterwards.

Which dentist carries out the preventive examination?

Preventive care is handled by two dentists: Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya, a general dentist and the clinic’s founder with 7 years of experience, and Dr. Mohammed Abdullah, who has worked in preventive and restorative dentistry for about 15 years and has more than 10,000 cosmetic fillings to his name. If the examination shows that treatment is needed, it is carried out at the same clinic.

How much do an examination and scaling cost?

The cost is determined after an examination; contact us on 0538588580. It depends on what the case needs: the amount of tartar, whether an X-ray is required, and any further treatment found during the examination. The dentist explains this to the patient before the cleaning begins.