The answer depends on the degree of tooth discoloration, and how white you want them to be. We offer teeth whitening 3 ways:

HOME WHITENING - This process works for teeth that are discolored from coffee, tea sodas, and tobacco. Home whitening involves wearing a custom-made whitening tray (looks like a thin, transparent mouth guard) filled with a mild whitening gel 2-8 hours per day for about two to four weeks. We check your progress once a week during the period you are using the teeth whitening gel.

IN-OFFICE WHITENING - This process can be done in one visit or may require additional visits, depending on how your teeth respond to the process. It is also applicable for a tooth that has been darkened by root canal treatment. A protective shield is placed around the teeth to be treated and protects your gums. Whitening gel is then put into place and a high intensity light is applied to further activate the process. Tray maintenance is required from time-to-time, in order to keep teeth their whitest.

VENEERS - With this process, even the most difficult whitening situation can produce dramatic results. Unlike the home and in-office methods, which require maintenance, veneers never stain or change shade.

Veneers are very thin pieces of very strong porcelain that are bonded permanently to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are great for restoring teeth that are discolored, spaced apart, misshapen and arranged crooked. Crowns, on the other hand, completely cover the tooth on all sides and are used in situations where a greater amount of the tooth has been damaged and strength is required.

Yes! Dr. Goble has perfected the art of reshaping teeth with veneers. He can straighten, permanently whiten, and reshape teeth without braces. The process takes only two appointments and within days you can have that smile you've always wanted.

Missing teeth can be replaced with implants, fixed bridges, or a combination of the two. These options are far more desirable than removable dentures that you have to take in and out at night. Implant dentistry is one of the most exciting, innovative, and progressive of the new dental technologies.

Dental implants are bone-anchored prostheses used to replace missing teeth (similar to joint replacements). They consist of tiny titanium cylinders that are anchored into the jawbone, just like the root of a tooth. Implants are for people who are missing teeth and they are the closest things to having natural teeth. Deterioration of the jawbone that accompanies tooth loss can result in an undesirable change in facial appearance. Implants help prevent this from occurring.

The answer may be a "Smile-Lift". As we age, maintaining healthy teeth becomes even more important to preserve a youthful appearance. When teeth are missing or worn out over time, support of facial features diminishes. This may cause us to look older than we really are. Teeth can be restored in a way that lifts and broadens the smile, and at the same time, supports the cheeks and lips. Subsequently, we can look younger.

Crowns that show a dark area at the gum line reflect an inner metal layer that is covered over with porcelain. With all-ceramic crowns, teeth can be made to look completely natural, even at the gum line area.

These teeth usually have silver and mercury (amalgam) fillings. Depending on the filling size, smaller areas can be replaced with ceramic bonded materials, whereas larger fillings can be replace with ceramic crowns, onlay or inlays.

To put it simply, sedation / sleep dentistry is a way of using a combination of techniques that safely and comfortably allow you to virtually "snooze" through your dental visit. Not only that, most patients have no memory of their dental procedures being done. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

It allows you to comfortably undergo everything from a simple cleaning to extensive concerns. One of the additional benefits is that the medicine has an amnesia quality, which for most patients, tends to prevent almost any memory of the visit. The Sedation also allows for most treatments to be provided in a shorter time which often results in a decrease of necessary visits. The medicine itself enhances the effectiveness of the anesthetic, decreases gagging and decreases joint and muscle soreness so that you are as comfortable as possible. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

There are many types of sedation readily available. General anesthesia is the most common and the one most people think of. This type of sedation requires a machine to help you breathe. IV sedation is used in oral surgeons' offices and most out-patient procedures. It is wonderful for short appointments. We use oral sedation - a pill. It's a simple, safe medication with wonderful properties. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

On the day of your appointment, you will take medication - a pill, then have someone accompany you to our office. Our experienced staff will make certain that you're relaxed and completely comfortable. You will be monitored very closely while you are sedated/sleeping. Many patients feel very little to no discomfort whatsoever during or after treatment, and have little to no memory of the visit. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

Oral Sedation / Sleep Dentistry protocols have been used safely for over 30 years with millions of dental procedures. Before starting any treatments, your doctor will review your medical history and explain how Sedation / Sleep Dentistry can work for you. During treatment, we constantly monitor our patients with a computerized pulse oximeter, which measures heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation. We also have a reversal agent on hand that quickly reverses the effect of the medicine in less than 30 seconds. We have treated numerous patients safely and comfortably. We want you to feel good about going forward towards a healthy, new smile. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

Mostly, patients do tend to fall asleep, however they can still respond to verbal commands. Even the most apprehensive patients have been ecstatic with the results, allows them to have dental work that would normally require 5-10 office visits. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

Most patients feel no discomfort whatsoever during their treatment and feel surprisingly good afterwards. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

You’ll receive just enough sedation so that you’ll be completely unaware of the treatment, as you would if you were asleep. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

Patients remember little or nothing of their dental appointments. This is very appealing for those with high anxiety. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

You will feel just fine. For most patients, the effects last between 2-4 hours. Therefore, for your safety, we do require that you have a family member or friend drive you home. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

Most sedation / sleep patients return to work the day following their appointment. We ask that you do not return to work the day of your appointment. Generally, there are no lingering effects from the sedation medication itself. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

Drowsiness the day of your appointment is to be expected. Some feel slight nausea, but that is due to the fact that they have not eaten. Generally, patients feel fine after eating and taking in some fluids. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

No. You should not drive until 24 hours after your appointment. We require that someone bring you to our office and take you home after your appointment. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

We’ll review your insurance coverage and, if necessary, make financial arrangements to insure you get the dental care you need. To read more on sedation / sleep dentistry, click here.

There are many good candidates for the procedure but we like to limit its use to adults. If you experience any of the following and are an otherwise healthy adult, you are likely a great candidate for sedation dentistry:

Fear of visiting the dentist
Experienced past traumatic dental work
Difficulty getting numb
A sensitive gag reflex
Very sensitive teeth
Limited time to complete your dental care
Complex dental problems
Have a fear of needles
Have a fear of sights and sounds associated with dental care
Are afraid and embarrassed of your teeth.

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