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When it comes to oral health, adolescence is a pivotal time for Las Vegas youth. On the upside, the last of the permanent teeth come in providing young men and women with their “adult smile.” Good habits can be forged and reinforced. Teeth can be...

Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your Las Vegas dentist office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite Nevada radio station. A dental assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead...

Hello Las Vegas residents! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at...

Imagine you are starting a new job in Las Vegas and are going to communicate with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when...

Today’s article looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the discovery of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who...

When people in the Las Vegas area think of diet and oral health, they commonly think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these detrimental sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and...

Hopefully you are one of many health-conscious Las Vegas residents who is finding ways to get outside or to the gym and get moving. There has been an explosion in the variety of activities offered by personal trainers, all-purpose Las Vegas gyms, specialty facilities,...

Most Las Vegas residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you...

Hello Las Vegas gum chewers, today we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help safeguard your smile from dental caries? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular...

Are you one of the many Las Vegas TMJ sufferers? If you are affected by Temporomandibular joint or TMJ disorder, you know how the pain and discomfort can influence your life. North 5th Dental & Orthodontics TMJ treatment in the Las Vegas area has helped countless...