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I have a dentist appointment today and i'm wondering how long would it take for a dentist to place the sealant?
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Quick: Sealants are very quick to place, only a few minutes for each sealant.
Answered 8/27/2013
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15 min: 15 min for 1 to 2 sealants. 1/2 hr for 4.
Answered 8/28/2013
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Not long: A single sealant can be placed in just a few minutes.
Answered 4/24/2015
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