Blog: Family Dental Care

Who invented the e-cigarette and why?

Chinese pharmacist and inventor Hon Lik is credited with inventing the modern electronic cigarette (vape) in 2003. He developed it as a safer, less harmful alternative to traditional cigarettes, aiming to quit smoking after his father died of lung cancer.

But, is it any safer?

At Power Dental Practice, we have our doubts.  

According to the American Lung ...

Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, can affect people of all ages. A lot of our patients at Power Dental Practice  come in and ask if we have a cure for their bad breath. While it can be temporary and caused by something as simple as food,a pattern of bad breath  needs to be addressed, if only for social reasons!

The ...

Oral removable appliances—such as retainers, dentures, night guards, snoring devices, and clear aligners—play a crucial role in maintaining dental health, orthodontic results, and bite protection. At Power Dental Practice we believe that keeping these appliances clean is essential to prevent oral infections, bad breath, plaque and tartar buildup, and damage to the appliance itself.

All dentures should be left out at ...

There are many types of toothpastes available. Which one is the best for each of us depends on the individual. At Power Dental Practice we will be able to give you a personal recommendation. Here are the main types:

1. Regular adult fluoride toothpaste

This is what we all are used to: it contains fluoride - 1,000 parts per million (ppm) is ...

What is a Cone Beam CT?

A Cone Beam CT (CBCT)  is a specialized x-ray machine that helps us get a 3-Dimensional (3D) image of the teeth or jaws.   We can see hard and soft tissues in a CBCT.

What do we use it for at Power Dental?

We use CBCT when we need to see what structures are present and how much ...