How Long is a Dentist Appointment?
The time of your treatment depends on the complexity of your procedure and case.
Did you know that most dental appointments take around an hour to complete? This is true for many general and cosmetic procedures. However, certain treatment times will vary and depend on your case’s complexity and the reason for your appointment.
If you’re booking an appointment in between work hours, for example, we always recommend giving yourself an hour for your appointment. This is especially true if you’d like us to carry out some follow-up work after finding particular areas of concern. That way, we’ll have enough time to diagnose the problem and possibly rectify it, too.
Types of dental appointments and how long they take:
- Dental check-up: Your regular dental check-up at your local practice will likely take no longer than 30 minutes.
- Comprehensive check-up: If you haven’t had a check-up in a while or are having your first dental check-up with a new dental practice, then you can expect about an hour for your appointment. A comprehensive check of your oral health is performed, including x-rays and a medical history review.
- Routine hygiene appointment: A routine appointment typically takes 30 minutes to complete.
- Extensive hygiene appointment: For patients suffering from gum disease or who haven’t had a clean in a while, a deep clean might be necessary, which will typically take an hour.
- Dental filling appointment: A typical filling procedure will take one hour.
- Dental crown placement: It will take up to an hour to place a dental crown. However, the entire process can be longer than this, especially if we’re waiting for your crown to be made. If you opt for a CEREC crown, they can be ready in 15 minutes.
- Tooth extraction (chairside): Simple extractions take between 30 and 60 minutes.
- Complex tooth extraction (surgical): A surgical extraction might take a few hours.
- Wisdom tooth removal: For a simple wisdom tooth extraction, patients can expect the appointment to take 30 to 60 minutes.
- Root canal appointment: Depending on the complexity of your root canal, in normal circumstances a root canal will typically take 90 minutes or more for a molar.
- Dental bridge appointment: The entire process will take two to four weeks, however, the fitting of the bridge will take 1-2 hours.
- Denture fitting: You will receive your custom-fitting denture in six weeks to three months, and the fitting appointment will take 30 minutes or less.
- Dental implant placement: Patients should expect it to take an hour per implant placement.
- Cosmetic consultations: If you’re considering veneers, Invisalign, composite bonding, tooth whitening, or dental implants, you’ll need a prior consultation. This will also include a general check-up to assess your suitability for treatment. Patients should expect these appointments to take 30 minutes to an hour.
- Tooth whitening appointment: If you’re having laser whitening in the office, the appointment will last around an hour. At-home applications of whitening take up to three weeks to complete.
- Composite bonding appointment: To apply composite bonding to a few teeth, patients can expect the appointment to last between 1-2 hours.
- Composite veneers appointment: A composite veneer can be directly sculpted to your tooth within an hour or less. For a full mouth, a patient can expect the procedure to take a few hours.
- Porcelain veneer appointment: A few dental veneers can be applied within the hour, and a full mouth may take 1-3 hours to finalise your smile. However, the entire veneer process will typically take three weeks.
I have been with the Gentle Dental Practice for 8 years, the care and service I have received has always been 5 star. I have recently used their new hygienist Nicky who is great. Looking for a new dentist just contact their very friendly and proffessional team.
Dental Impant Surgery:I had my dental implants fitted recently and I am extremely happy with the outcome. Ali and the team have done an amazing job since I lost my 2 front teeth over 6 years ago. I had to wait for the surgery for a long time due to my age and the issues surrounding having implants at a young age.I finally had the surgery 12 weeks ago and had my two new crowns fitted last week. They look absolutely amazing and the whole procedure was way less painful than I ever thought it would be.I would highly recommend getting your implants done at the Gentle Dental Practice, you won't regret it!A massive thank you to everyone at the practice!
Fantastic work on my teeth and I would highly recommend! My teeth turned out better than I had even hoped for. If you are in need of any dental work, you would be doing a great disservice if you didn't speak to this practice first. The staff were extremely friendly, there were text updates and all in all an excellent service from start to finish. If you haven't guessed already, I am thoroughly pleased with The Gentle Dentle. Thank you!
Like many people, I have an immense fear of dentistry, and dentists, due to previous experiences.I had two broken teeth and one that had been treated incorrectly by an NHS dentist. I had been in daily pain for about 18 months, and had been put on a 6 month waiting list by my NHS dentist.I called gentle dental to explain my problem and they offered me a same day appointment. They were kind, compassionate, understanding, patient and validating. I’m not sure anybody ever feels completely comfortable in the chair, but It’s the closest I’ve ever come!The work needed was carried out, all of the staff were kind and welcoming, and it showed me that the dentist doesn’t have to be a dreaded place!Thank you so, so much gentle dental! I will definitely be returning.
Dental Implants - 3 New Teeth - June 2022I had the most professional and pain free experience when getting my new tooth implants at Gentle Dental. Honestly I put it off for some many years because I just didn't want to go through the pain. But my experience was totally the opposite. Ali and the wonderful girls were there every step of the way. All my questions got answered and I was reassured everything would work out well. And it did. I was worried for no reason.I did think about going abroad to have it done but when you consider the risk factor, time and professional standards - it made no sense to me. I have known Ali for a long time and knew I would be in the best hands and if there were any issues these would could be resolved easily.If you are thinking of having dental implants at Gentle - don't waste any more time. Just book and get it done.Was it painful ? No, uncomfortable for a few days, yes for sure.I just wish I had it done sooner. Thanks guys, love my new teeth 🙂
Very happy with all aspects of the work they have done. Very clean, professional and well run business.
Dr Ali Rifai was professional and I am very pleased with the outcome of my Invisalign's. I have been with this practice for many years and would highly recommend. The staff are very friendly and nothing is an issue.
Can't thank this practice enough for all their help. I don't post reviews very often, so when I do, it's because an impression has been left! Dr Ali saw me at short notice to help fix a broken tooth. The nurse (I think her name was Danni) was so helpful and kind, as were the rest of the team. Thank you for being there for me in my hour of need (the same day i asked for an appointment!)
I’m so happy to find this practice. I suffer from anxiety and high sensitivity to pain. It was very stressful for me going to dentist after years of fear. The team not only make me calm and welcome but I FELL ASLEEP during treatment with Dr Marshall ! So understanding and caring. Thank you!
I have been using this dentist for well over a decade and can honestly say my teeth would be in a far worse situation if wasn’t for the Gentle Dental practice.My most recent visit was for a filling .. barely felt the injection!I would highly recommend this dentist to anyone, but especially if you’re teeth require a high level of care like mine.
This place was recommended to me by family and for a nervous patient the best experience. The reception welcome is cheerful and friendly, beautifully modern area with hot drinks and water on offer.I needed implants, crowns and bridges followed by whitening, so lots of appointments. My dentist Mr Ali Rafai was superb from start to finish, so professional and personable. Throughout the whole process I was cared for wonderfully plus lots of laughs along the way. The constant care during appointments was very comforting, no rushing, and I knew I my needs were Mr Rafai's priority. Plus check up call the next day without fail to make sure everything was going well.Absolutely deserves five stars!
Fantastic experience with Ali. It took 18 months including bone grafting, removing and replacing failed dental implants, invisaline for my bottom teeth which were all over the place and some veneers but now I'm delighted with the outcome.Ali was always very clear about how this wasn't an overnight solution in an honest and forthright manner which gave me confidence that he would deliver results.I was offered several overnight solutions from other dentists locally at a fraction of the cost but when I see how much effort and detail that went into my plan, I know i made the right choice.
I have got no complaints about this Dental Practice. They were all very friendly and accommodating and always professional.My dental treatment was also really good, everything went according to plan and the results are great!I am VERY happy with the outcome and would recommend them anytime!
