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Insights from a Pittsburgh Cosmetic Dentist: Enhance Your Smile!

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Have you ever admired the dazzling smiles of celebrities on the red carpet and wished you could have a smile just as brilliant? If you live in the greater Pittsburgh, PA, area, a cosmetic dentist at Brockley Dental Center can help you achieve your smile goals. Our experienced cosmetic dentists perform a wide range of services designed to hide imperfections and revitalize your smile.

What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Pittsburgh Cosmetic Dentist | Veneers | Brockley Dental Center Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your smile, but beautiful teeth aren’t the only benefit. Can cosmetic treatments improve your outward appearance? Of course. But it’s about improving the way you feel inside that makes all the difference.

Studies have shown that the perception of our smiles plays a significant role in our self-esteem. Feeling insecure about our appearance can lead us to avoid taking pictures, withdraw socially, and experience anxiety in public settings. It affects our quality of life in very real ways.

A confident smile allows you to live life to the fullest. Treatment by a cosmetic dentist can contribute to increased self-esteem and reduced anxiety, helping you live the lifestyle you’ve been looking for.

If you’re unsure whether cosmetic dentistry is right for you, we offer a smile simulation service to show you what your new smile could look like!

What Services Does a Pittsburgh Cosmetic Dentist Offer?

At our practice, we offer a range of cosmetic treatments that are customized to suit your specific needs and preferences. If you live in Pittsburgh, PA, or the surrounding areas and are seeking an experienced cosmetic dentist, we can help. Keep reading to learn about some of our most popular treatments.

Teeth Whitening

Many of our patients want whiter teeth, and our professional teeth whitening services offer effective solutions. At Brockley Dental Center, we’re proud to offer teeth whitening with the iSmile™ system. The process starts in our office, where we’ll apply a whitening gel and perform an initial light-activated treatment to brighten your teeth immediately. You’ll also receive an iSmile kit to use at home, which includes a special mouthpiece and whitening gel. The iSmile system is remarkably convenient, as you can plug the iSmile mouthpiece into an iPhone or Android device. Then, you’ll apply the whitening gel to your teeth and place the mouthpiece against them. We recommend treating your teeth 2-3 times daily for 8-minute sessions. In just a week or two, you’ll have a noticeably whiter smile!

Opting for professional whitening treatment means you also receive expert advice. Our team can identify signs of gum disease or tooth decay that might affect your oral health and provide a thorough guide through the process before beginning.

If you’re thinking about a store-bought whitening kit, remember you get what you pay for. Yes, those kits can produce results, but they take far longer and don’t achieve the same level of brightness. They also don’t provide professional monitoring, guidance, or adjustment based on your needs. A professional treatment offers consistent, high-quality results that over-the-counter products can’t match.

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers can dramatically enhance your smile in just a few visits! Veneers are thin porcelain shells cemented to the front of your teeth. They cover blemishes or imperfections, giving you a bright, uniform smile. When you see that beaming “red carpet smile” on your favorite celebrity, it’s often thanks to veneers. However, veneers aren’t just for celebrities! We provide long-lasting porcelain veneers to our patients at Brockley Dental Center.

The first step in the veneer process is a consultation with one of our cosmetic dentists. At your initial visit, you’ll share your smile goals, including your shade and shape preferences. We’ll also discuss the number of veneers needed to achieve your vision. If you have restorative needs, we may recommend dental crowns instead.

Once the veneer process begins, we’ll carefully remove some enamel from your teeth, ensuring the veneers can sit flush and look natural. Don’t worry, this won’t cause any pain, but it is an irreversible part of the procedure. Next, we’ll take an impression of your teeth that dental lab technicians will use to create your final veneers. While you wait, we’ll attach a temporary set of veneers to protect your teeth. Once your custom veneers are ready, you’ll come in for a final visit so they can be cemented, adjusted, and polished, giving you a brand-new smile.

Other Cosmetic Services

While teeth whitening and veneers are the two of the most popular cosmetic services we offer, other procedures can affect how your teeth look, even if they also fall under the umbrella of restorative dentistry. For example, if you’re missing a tooth, using a mini dental implant to support a crown or bridge will restore the lost tooth and fix the holes in your smile. If you’re missing several teeth, replacing them with implant dentures can provide both cosmetic and functional benefits. The best way to see what procedure, or combination of procedures, is right for your needs and preferences is to schedule a consultation.

Your Cosmetic Dentists in Pittsburgh

Cosmetic dentistry is about more than looking better—it’s about feeling better and living the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Whether it’s gaining more confidence or enjoying a healthier way of life, cosmetic treatments offer transformative possibilities.

Are you interested in discovering how our treatments can change your smile? Contact our team at Brockley Dental Center to schedule a consultation.

Donald B. Brockley, DMD

Dr. Brockley earned his doctorate degree in Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine in 1972. He is a second generation dentist and a legacy of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine where his father, Dr. Charles R. Brockley earned his doctorate in general dentistry in the year 1927. While attending the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, he held the office of Class Secretary for his graduating class. Following dental school, he chose to do his residency training at Wilmington Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware, with a focus on research. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Brockley enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War Era as a Naval Officer. Dr. Brockley opened his own private practice 1975 in Butler, PA a historic town just 34 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brockley held the office of President of the Butler County Dental Society. After many years of practice, Dr. Brockley realized that fear is the #1 reason why people do not visit their dentist regularly. Therefore, he made it his mission to find an alternative way to practice (and to help his patients overcome this fear). This alternative was through Sedation Dentistry. In 1996 he became trained in Conscious Oral Sedation. This technique allowed him to treat fearful patients by gently putting them to sleep with the aid of a pill, not needle IV sedation which was the popular treatment at that time. Dr. Brockley received his dental training at the following institutions: University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry, Raleigh, NC Mini Dental Implant Training Centre, Buffalo, NY. Due to the high number of patients who are diabetic in his practice, his next goal was to understand the impact of Diabetes in Dentistry. Due to the subset of Diabetic patients in his practice who had similar recurring oral and systemic health problems, special attention became warranted. This led to a different standard of care and treatment for patients whose health was compromised by diabetes. Early detection, observation, evaluation and treatment to eradicate infection plays a major role in maintaining oral health for diabetic patients. Poorly managed treatment for diabetic patients has been shown to lead to a higher risk of uncontrolled gum disease and vice versa, making prevention of gum disease the #1 priority for this subset of patients. Dr. Brockley’s research on dentistry for diabetics led him to his next specialization: the treatment and eradication of gum disease. His aim has been to change the the treatment of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. For this reason, he designed a radically different protocol to the Soft Tissue Management (STM) program. STM treats the symptoms of gum disease, and more importantly, the underlying cause of gum disease, bacteria. Studies have shown that gum disease affects 80% of American adults. However, Dr. Brockley has observed that more than 90% of his baby boomer patients have gum disease. His unique STM protocol has shown significant success within his patient population. With patient knowledge, understanding, and cooperation, Dr. Brockley is able to arrest and manage gum disease in his practice. After perfecting his procedures for crowns, bridges, partials and dentures to replace missing teeth, the introduction of Small Diameter Implants (also known as SDI or Mini Dental Implants) into his practice has revolutionized the way Dr. Brockley practices cosmetic dentistry. Small Diameter Implants provide the possibility of full mouth restoration, multiple teeth restoration, or single tooth restoration. Small Diameter Implants can be implemented in all types of tooth and bone conditions, in all ages, and in all types of health conditions. Dr. Brockley uses Small Diameter Implants to restore chewing ability and create beautiful smiles, which ultimately changes peoples’ lives. Dr. Brockley is the proud owner and operator of the first Mini Dental Implant Center of America in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Dr. Brockley has achieved Diplomate status in the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants. He is the President Emeritus of the Butler County Dental Society. Dr. Brockley was also a Lieutenant in the US Navel Dental Core. He is a a lifetime member of the Delta Sigma Dental Fraternity, and he was the Class Secretary for the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. Dr. Brockley likes to spend time with his family at home or while traveling, has been an avid scuba diver since 1980, and describes himself as a “just okay” golfer.

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