When someone has an appointment related to health care or dental work, typically timing is a big concern for many people. Apart from picking a date to have an appointment, a person needs to set aside a decent amount of time in order to get dental work done, such as with dental cleanings. Pine Island residents who have not regularly gone to dental cleanings before might not know how long the process takes, and how much time they should set aside before they are allowed to leave. This may be different from person to person, but in most cases, a person typically will spend close to an hour before they are done with their dental cleaning.

Set Aside More Than an Hour

Depending on the conditions of a patient’s teeth, a dental cleaning typically lasts somewhere between thirty minutes to an hour. Even if someone has already bushed, flossed, and rinsed their mouth before a scheduled dental cleaning, Pine Island residents may still be in a dental office for an extended period of time. Dirty teeth and gums are one reason why dental cleanings might take longer than someone expects them too, but it can also be issues that are not so easily noticeable such as tooth decay or other oral health concerns.

Consider That Dental Office May Be Running a Little Behind

Another great reason why a patient may want to set some additional time aside for themselves when making an appointment for a dental cleaning is because they could be running a little behind schedule. A dental office will see many people throughout the day, and unfortunately, not everyone is able to make it to their appointment on time. When this happens, everyone will have their time to be a little far off, including those scheduled for dental cleanings. Pine Island residents should be made aware that depending on the procedure a patient is going in for, they may be waiting a half an hour or more until they are can be treated by a dental professional in the office.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*