How to Survive Halloween with Braces Halloween is a time for spooky stories, creepy costumes, and of course – candy! Kids of all ages love to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. And don’t worry, parents: Kids with braces can join in the fun if they choose the right candy during the holiday. When enjoying sugary sweets, [...]
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. [...]
How Much of a Houstonian Are You? So, you fancy yourself as being quite the native Houstonian, do you? Take our quiz below to see how much you really know about H-Town! Directions to Medical Center Dental from Downtown Houston: Head northwest on Pease St toward [...]
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 [...]
Dr. Brant of Ingenious Dentistry Discusses the Dr. Chao Pinhole Technique on Local News Accomplished local dentist Dr. Dale Brant, principal of Medical Center Dental Group, recently appeared as part of a panel of distinguished medical experts answering health questions on Great Day Houston. Carried by KHOU Houston, Great Day Houston is [...]
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 [...]
Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. In simplest terms, gum disease refers to inflamed and infected gum tissue. As oral health affects overall health, the condition and health of the gums are also good indicators of general health in other areas of the body. Dr. Dale Brant of Ingenious Dentistry [...]
