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Smile Makeover Strategies for a Perfectly Balanced Smile

Smile Makeover in Pittsburgh, PA | Unveil Your Ideal Smile

A dentist performing a smile makeover is like an artist working on a painting, transforming the blank canvas into a stunning work of art. Each dental procedure acts as a brush stroke—brightening, reshaping, and refining your smile. Just as an artist blends colors to create harmony, a smile makeover uses techniques like whitening, veneers, and dental implants to craft a balanced look. The result? A smile that you love and that reflects who you truly are.

If you’re ready to love your smile again, we can help! At Brockley Dental Center, Dr. Brockley and Dr. Gildersleeve are experts at transforming smiles with innovative techniques. Dr. Brockley’s extensive experience in full-mouth restorations and mini dental implants allows him to restore function and beauty to any smile, regardless of a patient’s age. Dr. Gildersleeve is also passionate about crafting life-changing smiles, ensuring every patient leaves with the confident smile they deserve.

What Is a Smile Makeover?

A smile makeover is a transformative experience, boosting your confidence and enhancing your overall facial aesthetics. This comprehensive approach combines various cosmetic procedures to address multiple concerns simultaneously, resulting in a harmonious and radiant smile.

Common Treatments

Here are some of the common treatments we may include as part of your smile makeover treatment plan:

  • Smile Makeover in Pittsburgh, PA | Unveil Your Ideal SmileTeeth whitening: According to a YouGov poll, nearly 1 in 5 Americans have had their teeth professionally whitened, and it’s easy to see why. Professional teeth whitening can produce quick and dramatic results without the sensitivity and trial-and-error that may accompany store-bought products. Using our iSmile teeth whitening system, we’ll begin the whitening process here in our office. You’ll also leave with a take-home kit, allowing you to whiten your teeth from the comfort of your home.
  • Veneers: These thin, custom shells cover the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. They can conceal chips, stains, gaps, or other cosmetic flaws. In just a few visits, we can completely transform your smile!
  • Mini dental implants: These narrow-diameter implants replace missing teeth or stabilize dentures for a long-lasting solution to tooth loss. The titanium posts can support a crown, bridge, or denture, allowing us to easily replace one tooth or all your teeth. Because of the small size and design of mini implants, more people than ever can access advanced tooth replacement solutions. If you were ever told that you weren’t eligible for dental implants, mini implants may be right for you!
  • Composite fillings: These tooth-colored fillings repair cavities or damaged teeth and blend seamlessly with the tooth structure. Unlike old silver fillings, no one will be able to detect that you’ve had a cavity filled.
  • Ceramic crowns: Ceramic dental crowns are durable caps that cover and protect weakened and damaged teeth. Since we match the ceramic material to the shade of your surrounding teeth, the crown will also enhance the tooth’s appearance.
  • Dental bonding: This quick, noninvasive procedure uses tooth-colored resin to repair chips, cracks, or gaps in teeth, resulting in a more even and uniform smile.

For your smile makeover, we can combine multiple procedures to give you the smile you’ve always wanted. When you come in for your initial appointment, we’ll discuss your smile concerns and preferences, examine your teeth, and design a treatment plan that aligns with your needs and goals.

Is a Smile Makeover Right for You?

A smile makeover might be the perfect solution if you want to enhance the appearance of your teeth and boost your confidence. If you feel self-conscious about stained, chipped, or misaligned teeth, or if missing teeth affect your ability to eat or speak comfortably, a personalized treatment plan can address these issues. Whether you need teeth whitening, veneers, dental implants, or another treatment, a smile makeover can help you achieve a radiant, balanced smile that reflects your true self.

Here are some common concerns patients share before we recommend a smile makeover:

“I wish my teeth were whiter.”

“I lost teeth, and now my smile is incomplete.”

“I hate the gaps between my teeth.”

“My teeth are too small, short, or oddly shaped.”

“I have decay, but I don’t want silver fillings.”

“I want a Hollywood smile!”

If you’ve looked in the mirror and had similar thoughts about your smile, it’s time to make a positive change. With a custom smile makeover, we can address multiple cosmetic concerns to help you achieve the smile of your dreams!

Transform Your Smile at Brockley Dental Center

A smile makeover can be life-changing, enhancing your appearance and confidence. At Brockley Dental Center, Dr. Brockley and Dr. Gildersleeve combine advanced techniques with personalized care to create beautiful, lasting smiles. Whether you’re dealing with damaged teeth, discoloration, or gaps, our team is here to help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. Don’t wait—contact us today to arrange your visit, and take the first step toward a radiant, confident smile!

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 U.S. Navy Dental Corps. 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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