Rohan Das Rohan Das Asked 7 months ago

How long does it take to fill 6 cavities?

I haven't been to the dentist in years and I'm preparing for the worst. If I have six cavities, how long should I expect the appointment to be to get all of them filled?

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Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, splitting it is definitely the best option here. It usually takes around two hours total, so doing it in two appointments of 1 hour each is much more comfortable.

Vijay Shrivastav Vijay Shrivastav Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Do not try to get all six done in one go, your mouth will get completely stiff. Ask the dentist to do three on one side first, and then the remaining three next week. It will take about an hour per session and is much easier to handle.

Sneha Abraham Sneha Abraham Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I was just reading about this because I also need some dental work done. Six cavities sound like a lot of chair time! Most people online say it takes about 2 sittings of an hour each, is that true for everyone?

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Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I tracked my heart rate during my last dental visit where I got multiple fillings. It took about 90 minutes for the whole process. Keeping track of your breathing really helps keep the stress spikes down during long sessions like this.

Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Six cavities? Bro, you are practically sponsor-funding your dentist's next holiday! Jokes apart, it will take around 1.5 to 2 hours. Just make sure they numb you up nicely so you don't end up jumping out of the chair.

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Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My grandmother used to suggest clove oil for every toothache, but for six cavities, proper medical treatment is necessary. It will take around 1.5 to 2 hours at the clinic. Trust your dentist's advice on whether to do it in one day or multiple visits.

Kavitha Rajan Kavitha Rajan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My doctor mentioned that sometimes hormonal issues like thyroid can affect dental health too. Six cavities might take around 2 hours to fill. Please check with your dentist if they recommend any specific toothpaste or lifestyle changes along with the fillings.

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