Okay, let’s get serious. A simple tooth extraction (like a loose baby tooth or a wisdom tooth that’s already poking out) can take as little as 20 to 40 minutes. But a surgical extraction—where the tooth is broken or impacted—can take 45 minutes to over an hour. And you’ll probably need to hang around for 15 minutes after to make sure you’re not bleeding like a horror movie.
And then there’s the root canal. I hear you groan from here, but hear me out: a standard root canal on a front tooth takes about 60 to 90 minutes. A molar? That can take 90 minutes to 2.5 hours because molars have multiple roots and are basically professional hide-and-seek champions. Also, you’ll likely need two appointments if the infection is spicy. Bring headphones. And a snack for later.
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