Cosmetic dentistry is a way to create a positive change to the appearance of your teeth. At North 5th Dental & Orthodontics in Las Vegas, we use a range of techniques to upgrade your smile, while at the same time making sure your teeth and gums are healthy....
In this post, the team at North 5th Dental & Orthodontics in Las Vegas takes aim at some common questions about toothpaste, and dental health. What’s with the strong minty flavors? Minty flavorants are used to encourage continued use of the paste and to freshen...
Most parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. North 5th Dental & Orthodontics recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers...
At North 5th Dental & Orthodontics, we are often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush in Las Vegas can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have...
Las Vegas men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. There are several possible causes, some that are often overlooked by our Las Vegas patients. Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic...
In Nevada, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. North 5th Dental & Orthodontics serves people from 3 to 103 years old to help fight tooth decay. Bacteria is a common cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in...
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of...
New Las Vegas parents may be surprised by the American Dental Association’s–and your general dentist--recommendations on infant oral care. Parents are advised to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. After all, brand-new teeth are...
Whether you are one of the Las Vegas folks who goes willingly for your check-up, or are hesitant about getting dental work done, North 5th Dental & Orthodontics has opened its doors to smiling patients since 2016. We give straightforward answers about the cost of...
With all the talk in Las Vegas of multi-procedure smile makeovers, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Nevada cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today,...
