Usually 30 to 45 minutes. That covers your medical history, a full examination, X-rays if they are needed, and a discussion of your options and costs.

Worried about any of this?

An article cannot examine your mouth. Call and describe the problem — we will tell you honestly whether you need to be seen urgently or whether it can wait.

Dr. Tasveer Fatima BDS | MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) | FICOI (USA) · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist

Ex-Senior Resident at the KGMU and SGPGIMS trauma centres, practising at Elegancia Dental Clinic in Khurram Nagar and Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow. This article is general information and does not replace an examination.