At our office, the process for getting veneers typically involves four visits. We usually recommend ten veneers because that’s typically the number of teeth that show when you smile.

The first visit is what we call the diagnostic appointment. During this visit, we’ll take impressions, photos, and x-rays, and conduct a thorough examination to ensure that you are a suitable candidate for veneers.

At the second visit, we’ll prepare your teeth and provide you with temporary veneers to wear while your permanent ones are being fabricated.

During the third visit, we’ll try in your veneers to ensure they fit and look as expected. If everything is satisfactory, we’ll proceed to cement them onto your teeth.

The fourth visit involves a bite check to ensure that your new veneers are properly aligned and functioning correctly. Afterward, we recommend regular recall visits every six months for maintenance.

Using the photos taken during the diagnostic appointment, we create a 2D smile design to communicate our vision for your final veneers to the lab. This helps us ensure that you achieve the best possible cosmetic outcome.

If you or someone you love needs dental care but need help with financing, meet with Dr. E. Ahono Gildersleeve to learn about if Brockley Dental accepts dental insurance and how they can help you get the care you need.












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    The Mini Dental Implant Advantage

    Half The Size

    Mini Implants are about half the size of traditional implant, and therefore don’t require as much bone. With less bone needed, costly, painful and time-consuming bone grafts are typically not required.

    Half The Cost

    In most cases, the mini dental implant procedure is less than half the cost of a traditional implant case, saving you money.

    Preserves Bone Structure

    Implants preserve your natural bone structure so you can maintain the shape of your face and avoid continued bone loss where teeth are missing.

    Immediate Results

    Because they are less invasive, and don’t require the lengthy healing time of traditional implants, they can typically be loaded with crowns, bridges and dentures immediately.

    Less Healing Time & Fewer Visits

    Because mini implants are much smaller, placing them is a less invasive procedure—requiring less healing time and discomfort, and fewer visits.

    No More Decay

    Mini implants are made out of titanium—the same type of material that is used on artificial joints, and they are not subject to decay or periodontal disease.

    Mini Dental Implants Can Change Your Life!

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    Meet Donald 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.

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    Meet E. E. Ahono Gildersleeve, DDS

    Dr. E. Ahono Gildersleeve firmly believes that everyone deserves a stunning smile, and it’s this passion that has driven their career in dentistry. Combining expertise, a friendly demeanor, and a relatable approach, Dr. Gildersleeve is dedicated to helping patients achieve the smile they’ve always dreamed of. Having graduated with a BS in Biology from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, Dr. Gildersleeve went on to pursue her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at Touro College of Dental Medicine in Hawthorne, NY. To further expand her knowledge and skills, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry at NYU Langone, with specialized training at Shatkin Dental Health in Buffalo, NY. Being a second-generation dentist trained by the esteemed Dr. Todd Shatkin on Mini Dental Implants, Dr. Gildersleeve brings a wealth of expertise and a unique perspective to the field of dentistry. In July 2021, she joined her father’s practice, a Mini Dental Implant Center of America, in the greater Pittsburgh area after completing her residency, proudly carrying on the family tradition as a third-generation dentist.

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