• How long does it take to fix a cracked filling?

My filling on my molar tooth cracked. I will get it fixed. How long does it take to fix a cracked filling?

5 Answers

  • Dentist
  • Tampa, FL

If you have a filling that cracked or a portion of the tooth cracked around a filling we can replace those with white bonded fillings. Here at General and Cosmetic Dentistry of Tampa you would be in the office for about an hour.

  • Dentist
  • Orange, CA

It depends how deep the crack is running. Sometimes it cannot be fixed just by a filling and may need a crown, especially if it is a molar. Filling usually can be done in one sitting; crowns, depending on the type, in 1-2 sessions.

  • Dentist
  • Honolulu, HI

It depends on the size of the cracked filling. If a filling can replace the cracked filling and the tooth doesn't need a crown, the tooth can be restored in about an hour.


Depending upon the extent of the crack, it can take anywhere from a half hour to an hour to restore properly. But sometimes it might require a crown, which takes about an hour and a half to prep the tooth for a crown.

  • Dentist
  • Frederick, MD

This depends on how large the filling is. A filling that is only on 1 surface of the tooth can be done quite quickly, but if the filling is larger, say 4 surfaces, it will take longer for the procedure to be completed. Most dentists can complete 1 surface in 10-15 minutes.

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