How Long Do Dental Procedures Take?
Quick reference guide to dental procedure durations. Know what to expect before your appointment.
Dental Sealant
15-30 minutes1 visit•Pain: 1/5
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Tooth Contouring
15-30 minutes1 visit•Pain: 1/5
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Tooth Extraction
20-45 minutes1 visit•Pain: 3/5
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Braces Adjustment
20-30 minutesMonthly for 1-3 years•Pain: 2/5
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Custom Mouthguard
20-30 minutes2 visits•Pain: 1/5
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Retainer
20-30 minutes2 visits•Pain: 1/5
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Cavity Filling
30-60 minutes1 visit•Pain: 1/5
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Dental Cleaning
30-60 minutesEvery 6 months recommended•Pain: 1/5
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Dentures
30-60 minutes5+ visits over several weeks•Pain: 1/5
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Dental Bonding
30-60 minutes1 visit•Pain: 1/5
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Wisdom Teeth Removal
45-90 minutes1 visit•Pain: 4/5
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Teeth Whitening
45-90 minutes1-3 visits•Pain: 1/5
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Dental Bone Graft
45-90 minutes1 visit plus healing period•Pain: 3/5
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Dental Crown
1-2 hours2 visits•Pain: 2/5
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Root Canal
1-2 hours1-2 visits•Pain: 2/5
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Dental Implant
1-2 hours3-5 visits over several months•Pain: 3/5
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Dental Bridge
1-2 hours2 visits•Pain: 2/5
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Dental Veneer
1-2 hours2-3 visits•Pain: 1/5
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Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing)
1-2 hours1-2 visits (may be done in quadrants)•Pain: 2/5
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Gum Graft
1-2 hours1-2 visits•Pain: 3/5
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Inlay/Onlay
1-2 hours2 visits•Pain: 2/5
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Quick Comparison
| Procedure | Duration | Visits | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Sealant | 15-30 minutes | 1 visit | View |
| Tooth Contouring | 15-30 minutes | 1 visit | View |
| Tooth Extraction | 20-45 minutes | 1 visit | View |
| Braces Adjustment | 20-30 minutes | Monthly for 1-3 years | View |
| Custom Mouthguard | 20-30 minutes | 2 visits | View |
| Retainer | 20-30 minutes | 2 visits | View |
| Cavity Filling | 30-60 minutes | 1 visit | View |
| Dental Cleaning | 30-60 minutes | Every 6 months recommended | View |
| Dentures | 30-60 minutes | 5+ visits over several weeks | View |
| Dental Bonding | 30-60 minutes | 1 visit | View |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | 45-90 minutes | 1 visit | View |
| Teeth Whitening | 45-90 minutes | 1-3 visits | View |
| Dental Bone Graft | 45-90 minutes | 1 visit plus healing period | View |
| Dental Crown | 1-2 hours | 2 visits | View |
| Root Canal | 1-2 hours | 1-2 visits | View |
| Dental Implant | 1-2 hours | 3-5 visits over several months | View |
| Dental Bridge | 1-2 hours | 2 visits | View |
| Dental Veneer | 1-2 hours | 2-3 visits | View |
| Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing) | 1-2 hours | 1-2 visits (may be done in quadrants) | View |
| Gum Graft | 1-2 hours | 1-2 visits | View |
| Inlay/Onlay | 1-2 hours | 2 visits | View |
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