Convenient Access from Anthem
Parents shuttling kids between school, practice and home can find a dentist near Anthem only 6 minutes away. Smile Horizons Dentistry is on W Horizon Ridge Pkwy in Henderson, and the drive never touches a freeway. We see toddlers, teenagers and their parents in one office, and we offer same-day appointments when a tooth starts aching without warning.
Our suggested starting spot is Anthem Hills Park on Reunion Drive, a place most local kids know from games and skate sessions. Pull out onto McCullough Hills Parkway, then turn right on Reunion Drive, where Del E. Webb Middle School sits at the corner. Head west on Reunion and turn right onto Anthem Parkway going north.
The parkway becomes Eastern Avenue without any turn, so simply stay in your lane as the homes give way to shopping centers. At Horizon Ridge Parkway, turn left and continue west a short distance to the office. The trip covers 2.6 miles on surface streets, with no tolls, though school-zone hours and rush hour can add a few minutes.
You'll find us at 2810 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89052. Save our Google Maps listing on each family phone so a teen driver can find us too. Households in Sun City Anthem and Seven Hills come in along many of these same streets.
Built Around the Rhythm of Anthem Family Life
Anthem opened in 1998 as a master-planned community in the south Henderson foothills, with parks and schools placed right inside its neighborhoods. Today the area feeds Lamping, Wolff and Wallin elementary schools, plus Del Webb Middle School. Older students head to Coronado or Liberty high schools, all part of the Clark County School District.
That school calendar shapes how local families book care. Our weekday hours run from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, which leaves room for an early slot before the bell or a visit right after dismissal. Saturdays from 8 AM to 2 PM give working parents a second option without missing a shift.
Siblings can often be seen back to back, and a parent can have a cleaning during the same trip. That saves a second drive and keeps everyone's records in one chart. Our pediatric team, general dentists and in-house orthodontist share notes, so a concern spotted at a checkup reaches the right person quickly.
Younger siblings deserve attention too. Dentists generally recommend a first visit by a child's first birthday or within six months of the first tooth. Those early appointments are short and mostly about getting comfortable in the chair, counting teeth and showing parents how to brush tiny mouths. Our digital x-rays appear on screen within seconds, so when images are needed, parents can review them with the dentist.
Plenty of our patients also live just beyond Anthem's edges, in MacDonald Ranch or Inspirada. Whatever street you call home, the goal stays the same: steady, predictable care that fits around practices, homework and work schedules.
Skate Parks, Ball Fields and Growing Teeth in Anthem
Anthem Hills Park is built for active kids, with a ball field, basketball and volleyball courts, roller hockey, multi-purpose fields and a skate park. A fall on concrete or a stray elbow under the hoop is one of the most common ways children chip a front tooth. General advice from dentists is simple: wear a mouthguard for contact sports, skating and hockey, and replace it once it stops fitting snugly.
Weekend hikes are popular here as well. Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area sits just south of the neighborhoods, with marked trailheads close by. Desert hiking dries the mouth quickly, and saliva is one of the body's natural defenses against decay. Plain water on the trail protects teeth far better than sports drinks or sugary snacks.
The middle-school years bring their own changes. Twelve-year molars arrive, baby teeth finish falling out, and crowding often becomes obvious. Our orthodontist can review a child's bite during these years and explain whether early guidance, braces or clear aligners make sense.
Teens in braces face extra cleaning work. Food packs around brackets, and plaque left there can leave chalky white spots once the hardware comes off. A small interdental brush, fluoride toothpaste and a quick rinse after lunch go a long way. Aligner wearers have it easier, since the trays come out for brushing and flossing.
Summer changes habits as well. Kids spend long afternoons at pools and day camps, sipping lemonade and sports drinks between activities. Constant sipping bathes the teeth in sugar and acid for hours, so water between meals is the safer default. Sugar-free gum after a snack helps saliva clear the mouth when a toothbrush isn't handy.
Some kids also breathe through the mouth, push the tongue forward when they swallow or keep thumb-sucking habits longer than expected. Those patterns can affect how the jaws and teeth develop. Myofunctional therapy uses guided exercises to retrain the tongue and facial muscles, and it can work alongside orthodontic care.
Children's and Family Services From a Dentist Near Anthem
Preventative Dentistry
Twice-yearly cleanings, exams and digital x-rays catch soft enamel before it turns into a cavity. For a busy household, two short visits beat one long, expensive repair.
Pediatric Dentistry
First visits, gentle cleanings and kid-sized fillings happen in a calm, friendly setting. We keep explanations simple so young patients know what comes next.
Emergency Dentistry
A tumble at the skate park or a cracked tooth during a game needs quick attention. We hold same-day appointments for urgent problems whenever the schedule allows.
Invisalign® & Clear Aligners
Removable aligners suit many teens who play sports or instruments. They come out for meals and practices, then go back in to keep treatment moving.
Myofunctional Therapy
Exercises for the tongue, lips and jaw help correct mouth breathing and tongue thrust. Families often pair this therapy with orthodontic treatment for steadier results.
Weighing brackets against trays for your teenager? Our guide comparing clear aligners and traditional braces lays out the trade-offs. New patients can also book a free braces consultation with our orthodontist.
Meet Your Henderson Dental Team
Orthodontic care here is led by Dr. Kriztine Mae Chun, a board-certified orthodontist who finished as valedictorian at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine. She offers early Phase 1 treatment, braces and Invisalign for children and adults. Dr. Roxanne David, who grew up in the Las Vegas Valley and earned both degrees at UNLV, focuses on how oral health ties into overall well-being.
Insurance & Financing
Our office works with a wide range of insurance carriers and submits claims on your behalf. Before any treatment, you receive a clear cost breakdown, which helps when budgeting for braces. Sunbit financing can split larger plans into monthly payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smile Horizons Dentistry from Anthem, and how do I get there?
Smile Horizons Dentistry is 2.6 miles from Anthem Hills Park, about a 6-minute drive. Take Reunion Drive to Anthem Parkway, ride it north as it turns into Eastern Avenue, then go left on Horizon Ridge Parkway. Because the route skips I-215 entirely, it suits families who want a dentist near Anthem without freeway merges.
Should my teen wear a mouthguard at the Anthem Hills Park skate park?
Yes, a mouthguard is a smart habit for skateboarding, roller hockey and pickup basketball. Falls on concrete often hit the front teeth first. A guard that fits snugly and lets your teen breathe and talk comfortably is the one they will actually wear, so check the fit each season as the mouth grows.
What should we do if a tooth breaks on a Sloan Canyon hike?
Rinse gently with clean water, save any broken piece in a sealed bag or milk, and call our office on the way back down. A cold pack on the cheek helps with swelling. New patients receive a free emergency exam and x-ray, and the trip from those trailheads to our office is short.
Can students from Coronado or Liberty High get braces or Invisalign at your office?
Yes, our board-certified orthodontist treats teens in the same building where they get cleanings. That means one set of records and fewer separate appointments. Students from either high school can compare braces and clear aligners at a free consultation, and visits can often be scheduled for Saturday mornings.
Can a parent and two kids from Anthem all be seen on one trip?
Often, yes. We try to book family members in neighboring time slots, so a parent's cleaning can run alongside a child's checkup. Let the front desk know how many people are coming and their ages, and we will build a block that keeps the whole visit as short as possible.
Schedule Your Visit from Anthem
Whether it's a first checkup for a preschooler or a braces evaluation for a high schooler, booking with a dentist near Anthem takes one quick call to 702-707-2885. See the other neighborhoods we welcome on our service area directory, or visit our Dentist Henderson, NV homepage to learn more about the practice.