Procedure duration · 21 procedures
How Long Do Dental Procedures Take?
Quick reference guide to dental procedure durations. Know what to expect before your appointment.
Table 1 — Procedure duration · shortest first
| Procedure | Duration | Pain | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Sealant | 15–30 min | 1/5 | 1 visit |
| Tooth Contouring | 15–30 min | 1/5 | 1 visit |
| Tooth Extraction | 20–45 min | 3/5 | 1 visit |
| Braces Adjustment | 20–30 min | 2/5 | Monthly for 1-3 years |
| Custom Mouthguard | 20–30 min | 1/5 | 2 visits |
| Retainer | 20–30 min | 1/5 | 2 visits |
| Cavity Filling | 30–60 min | 1/5 | 1 visit |
| Dental Cleaning | 30–60 min | 1/5 | Every 6 months recommended |
| Dentures | 30–60 min | 1/5 | 5+ visits over several weeks |
| Dental Bonding | 30–60 min | 1/5 | 1 visit |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | 45–90 min | 4/5 | 1 visit |
| Teeth Whitening | 45–90 min | 1/5 | 1-3 visits |
| Dental Bone Graft | 45–90 min | 3/5 | 1 visit plus healing period |
| Dental Crown | 1–2 h | 2/5 | 2 visits |
| Root Canal | 1–2 h | 2/5 | 1-2 visits |
| Dental Implant | 1–2 h | 3/5 | 3-5 visits over several months |
| Dental Bridge | 1–2 h | 2/5 | 2 visits |
| Dental Veneer | 1–2 h | 1/5 | 2-3 visits |
| Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing) | 1–2 h | 2/5 | 1-2 visits (may be done in quadrants) |
| Gum Graft | 1–2 h | 3/5 | 1-2 visits |
| Inlay/Onlay | 1–2 h | 2/5 | 2 visits |
Chair time per appointment · Add 15–30 min before and after for paperwork, x-rays and checkout
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