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How long does it take to fill cavities? i'm 22 and am going in for my first filling. how long does it take to do?
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Depending : Depending upon the size of the cavity and the type of restorative material used it may take 30 to 60 minutes on average to fill a tooth. This includes an exam to make sure what needs to be done and administering the anesthesia.
Answered 5/7/2019
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The : The size of the cavity, the technique and the material will determine how long it will take . You wlii probably spend an hour at the dentist office but the procedure will probably take considerably less time than that.
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Cavities: It depends on the size of the restorations and what type. You would probably get novacaine which has to sit about 7 minutes to take effect, then the filling can take 15 to 25 minutes more for a small to medium sized filling.
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