Convenient Access from Paradise
Students, renters and longtime homeowners looking for a dentist near Paradise often overlook how simple the trip south can be. Smile Horizons Dentistry sits on W Horizon Ridge Pkwy in Henderson, about 10 minutes from the residential heart of Paradise around Sunset Park. One road does nearly all the work, and our team covers emergencies, extractions, gum care, cosmetic work and implants.
Begin at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Rd. Follow the park road out to Eastern Ave and turn south. Stay on Eastern for about 4.4 miles as it leaves Paradise and enters Henderson, then turn right on Coronado Center Dr and continue onto W Horizon Ridge Pkwy. Our door is at 2810 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89052.
From the park it is a 5.1-mile run that usually takes around 10 minutes; leave a little more time if you are coming from UNLV or the neighborhoods farther north. Our Google Maps page handles the last turn for you. Along the same Eastern Ave corridor, patients from Silverado Ranch and Green Valley visit us as well.
Dental Care for the People Who Call Paradise Home
Paradise is an unincorporated town of Clark County, formed in December 1950 and governed by the County Commission with help from a town advisory board. Its roots go back much further. Early settlers called the southern valley Paradise Valley as early as 1910, because a high water table made the land good for farming.
The 2020 census counted more than 190,000 residents, making it the fifth-most-populous census-designated place in the country. It sits next to the City of Las Vegas and Winchester, and a narrow finger of the town reaches south between Bermuda Rd and Eastern Ave. More than half the homes here are rented, and over a third of households are one person living alone.
That pattern shapes what people need from a dentist. Renters move, change jobs and switch insurance more often than most, and dental care can fall through the cracks during each transition. A practice that stays the same while your address changes is worth a lot, especially when the drive is one straight road.
The neighborhoods around Sunset Park have their own rhythm. The park opened in 1967 on land that began as a 1909 ranch homestead, and today it is the largest park in the county system, with a fishing pond, disc golf, a dog park, a splash pad and softball fields. A Saturday morning cleaning from 8 AM to 2 PM fits neatly around an afternoon there.
Paradise Park on McLeod Dr dates to 1964, making it one of the county's oldest parks, and its recreation center opened in 2002. The Clark County Library on Flamingo Rd hosts plays and concerts in its two theaters. These are the places neighbors mention when we ask how they spend their weekends, and they say a lot about a community that has been here for generations.
Wisdom Teeth, Worn Fillings and Fresh Starts in Paradise
UNLV has been part of Paradise since 1957, and its students bring a predictable set of dental needs. Wisdom teeth tend to erupt between the late teens and mid-twenties, and many crowd in at an angle. Coffee, energy drinks and late-night snacking during exam weeks add stains and cavities to the list.
Young professionals renting near campus share many of those habits, plus one more: putting off checkups because a new job has not kicked in benefits yet. Skipping a year or two lets tartar harden and small cavities spread. A cleaning and exam brings everything back into view.
Paradise is also home to a sizable older population, and much of the housing dates from the 1980s or earlier. Longtime residents often carry fillings and crowns that are decades old. Those restorations wear down, leak at the edges and can let decay start underneath, so periodic x-rays matter more with every passing year.
Gum health is the other big issue for older adults. Periodontal disease can loosen teeth slowly and quietly, often without pain until it is advanced. Our laser cleanings and soft-tissue care treat inflamed gums gently, and when a tooth cannot be saved, dental implants offer a stable, long-lasting replacement.
Plenty of residents simply want a fresh start, too. A new job or a new relationship is a common reason to finally fix a chipped front tooth or lift years of coffee stains. Professional whitening and cosmetic repairs can make a noticeable difference in just a few visits.
Treatment Options from Your Dentist Near Paradise
Tooth Extractions
Impacted or crowded wisdom teeth are a frequent concern for college-age patients from Paradise. We evaluate each tooth on x-rays and remove the ones causing trouble.
Emergency Dentistry
A broken tooth or sudden swelling should not wait for a new insurance card to arrive. New patients can come in for a free emergency exam and x-ray.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Deep cleanings and laser-assisted gum care help control infection below the gumline. Older residents with receding or bleeding gums benefit most from early treatment.
Dental Implants
An implant replaces a missing tooth with a post anchored in the jaw. New patients can start with a free dental implant consultation, and full-arch options exist for those missing many teeth.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening and porcelain veneers help residents look their best for interviews and big events. Venus White® is one of the whitening systems we use.
Our technology keeps visits efficient for people with tight schedules. Digital x-rays show results within seconds, and CEREC® same-day crowns let us scan, design and mill a crown in our office, so a cracked tooth rarely means a second trip down Eastern Ave.
Meet Your Henderson Dental Team
Dr. Rolanda Chung knows dentistry from every chair in the room: she began as a dental assistant in 2010, became a hygienist and then earned her DMD from UNLV. Dr. Camden Tokunaga, a graduate of the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Dentistry, has pursued advanced training in implant, restorative and digital dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
Between jobs or without coverage? We accept every major credit card, plus cash and checks, and Sunbit financing breaks bigger treatment into manageable payments. If you do have insurance, our team works with a multitude of providers, files your claims and shares a cost breakdown up front.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smile Horizons Dentistry from Paradise, and how do I get there?
We are 5.1 miles from Sunset Park, usually about a 10-minute drive. Leave the park for Eastern Ave, go south roughly 4.4 miles into Henderson, then turn right on Coronado Center Dr to reach W Horizon Ridge Pkwy. Residents who want a dentist near Paradise can make almost the whole trip on that single road.
Can UNLV students schedule a cleaning around their classes?
Yes, appointments run from 8 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays. A Saturday slot or a gap between morning and afternoon classes works well for most schedules. From campus, the drive south to Eastern Ave and down to Henderson takes a bit longer than the trip from Sunset Park.
Do older fillings in longtime Paradise homes need to be replaced?
Not automatically, but they should be checked regularly. Fillings placed decades ago can wear, crack or leak at the edges, letting decay start underneath. Digital x-rays and a careful exam show which ones are still sound. We replace only the restorations that are failing and explain the reason for each one before starting.
I just moved to Paradise and have no dental insurance yet. What are my options?
You can still be seen right away. New patients without insurance and without gum disease qualify for our $59 cleaning, exam and x-ray. We also accept major credit cards, cash and checks, and Sunbit financing can spread out the cost of larger treatment while your new benefits get sorted out.
Are wisdom teeth removed at your office?
Yes, tooth extractions are part of our services, and wisdom teeth are among the most common reasons young adults visit. We start with an exam and x-rays to see how each tooth is positioned. If removal makes sense, we explain the procedure, the recovery and the cost, and sedation is available for anxious patients.
Schedule Your Visit from Paradise
New to the area or just overdue for a checkup, anyone who wants a dentist near Paradise can call 702-707-2885 to book. Our areas we serve page lists nearby communities, and the Dentist Henderson, NV homepage has more about Smile Horizons Dentistry.