Need to know how to fix a chipped tooth? A chipped tooth can happen at any age due to accident or injury. In fact, many cases of tooth chipping come down to bad luck – biting down in the wrong way. Chipping a tooth doesn’t always mean there is a serious problem lurking. Still, you [...]
If you are considering LANAP surgery, it is important to make sure you know how to care for your gums and teeth following the procedure. LANAP treatment is a powerful way to treat periodontal disease in the gums. Unlike traditional gum surgery, there are no incisions or sutures with LANAP. Dr. Dale Brant of Ingenious [...]
What Causes Gum Recession? Gum recession can become a serious problem, and even people who don’t have significant dental health woes will eventually experience it. Some level of gum recession is normal with age. In fact, that’s where the phrase “long in the tooth,” used to describe an older person, comes from! Your gums, also [...]
Getting to Know Dr. Dale Brant No matter your age or background, one thing is for sure: You want a dentist you can rely on! The team at Medical Center Dental Group is proud to have Houstonian Dr. Dale J. Brant as the visionary behind our dental practice. Since 1989, Dr. Brant has been bringing his [...]
Inflammation has been associated with a wide range of health problems throughout the body. When tissues are inflamed, they are more prone to be damaged and to break down in situations where they might otherwise remain strong. Significant inflammation can also contribute to a higher presence of stress hormones and other metabolic waste chemicals. [...]
Millions of people all over the U.S. suffer from occasional – or even chronic – sensitivity of the teeth. You can develop tooth sensitivity even with no major dental health issues. Dr. Dale Brant of Ingenious Dentistry notes, “There are many things that can cause teeth to be sensitive. The first thing is decay. If the [...]
At Ingenious Dentistry, we consider ourselves a part of the community. Our team members live right alongside our patients, their families, and their friends in the greater Houston area. Our founder, Dr. Dale Brant, says it best: “We believe it is important to give back to the community that supports our dental practice and we [...]
There's just no way of getting around it, beautiful smiles make for the best first impressions. They attract attention, reflect ideals of success and confidence, and inspire smiles from others. Unfortunately, not everyone was born with a mouthful of dental perfection, which is where porcelain veneers come into play. What are Porcelain Veneers? “Porcelain veneers [...]
Periodontal disease – commonly called gum disease – is one of the most serious threats to dental health. Gum disease is a bacterial infection in the gum tissue that supports the teeth and, left untreated, the infection can spread to the jawbone itself. Healthy gums are essential to healthy teeth. They maintain the supply of blood to the [...]
Five Benefits to Smiling More Smiling is something most of us don’t think about too much. However, if you have bad teeth, or you’re worried about how your smile looks, you may be more likely to develop that no-teeth smile, or you may just avoid showing your smile at all. If you’re not confident in [...]
