Convenient Access from Whitney Ranch
Whitney Ranch sits about 16 minutes from Smile Horizons Dentistry, and the whole drive stays on surface streets. Our office is on W Horizon Ridge Pkwy in Henderson, where parents searching for a dentist near Whitney Ranch find pediatric, general and orthodontic care in a single practice. Saturday morning hours help when weekdays fill up with school and work.
Start at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center on Galleria Drive. Follow Galleria to Whitney Ranch Drive and head south, jog briefly onto Sunset Road, then turn south on Stephanie Street. After nearly three miles on Stephanie, turn right onto Horizon Ridge Parkway and stay on it heading west for a little over four miles. The full run covers 8.8 miles and usually takes 16 minutes, though signals on both roads add time at rush hour.
You'll pass the Galleria at Sunset on the way out, and our door is at 2810 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89052. Pull up Smile Horizons Dentistry on Google Maps before you leave. Neighbors in Green Valley and MacDonald Highlands come to us along much of the same Horizon Ridge stretch.
Why Whitney Ranch Households Choose Our Office
Whitney Ranch is one of Henderson's established residential neighborhoods, wrapped around the Galleria at Sunset and the bluff of Whitney Mesa. Many homes here hold school-age kids, working parents and grandparents under one roof. A single office that treats every age makes scheduling far simpler for a household like that.
At our practice, a parent can book a cleaning in the chair next to a child's checkup. Our pediatric, general and orthodontic care all happen under one roof, so you are not juggling three different offices across the valley. When a filling or crown is needed, much of that work is done here as well.
Weekday hours run from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday hours from 8 AM to 2 PM free up a weekend morning for checkups. That Saturday slot helps parents who would rather not pull a child out of class. If a tooth suddenly hurts, our team works to offer a same-day appointment so the problem does not linger through a school week.
The neighborhood also has a quiet natural side. Whitney Mesa rises on its west edge, and at the base of that bluff a city preserve protects a small running brook. The Clark County School District uses an outdoor science lab beside the preserve, so students from across the Las Vegas Valley come to study desert plants and water there.
The drive matters too. Because the route from Whitney Ranch is surface streets the whole way, you avoid the merges and slowdowns on I-215. Stephanie Street and Horizon Ridge Parkway are roads most locals already know by heart. Once you turn onto Horizon Ridge, the office is a straight shot west with no tricky turns.
Molars, Bites and Braces: A Whitney Ranch Parent's Guide
Henderson is a family city, and roughly one resident in five is under 18. In Whitney Ranch that shows up in busy school drop-off lines at Harriet A. Treem Elementary on Patrick Lane. Kids at that age are still losing baby teeth, getting their first permanent molars and building brushing habits that last for life.
Those first permanent molars arrive around age six, and their deep grooves trap food easily. Regular cleanings and exams catch soft spots early, while they are still small and simple to treat. A visit every six months also lets us watch how the bite is developing as adult teeth come in.
Bite and spacing problems are easier to guide when they are spotted young. Our in-house orthodontist offers early Phase 1 treatment for children who need it, then braces or Invisalign later if they help. Many Whitney Ranch parents like knowing that one team follows their child from the first exam into the teen years.
Teens bring their own set of habits. Late-night studying, energy drinks and braces brackets all make plaque harder to control. We show older kids how to clean around wires or aligner attachments, and we keep an eye on wisdom teeth as they start to form.
Snacks and sports drinks are the other big factor for active kids, especially after long afternoons in the desert heat. Water between meals, a rinse after juice and a soft brush before bed protect enamel more than most parents expect. If your child plays a contact sport, a properly fitted mouthguard is a smart habit on game days.
Choosing a Dentist Near Whitney Ranch: Care for Every Age
Pediatric Dentistry
Gentle first visits, cleanings and fillings sized for small mouths. Kids can come in alongside a parent, and the same team sees them as they grow.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings and crowns repair cavities in kids and adults alike. Catching decay early at a routine exam usually keeps the repair small and quick.
Invisalign® & Clear Aligners
Clear trays suit teens and adults who want to straighten teeth without brackets. Our board-certified orthodontist plans each case, and new patients can book a free consultation.
Laser Dentistry
Our dental laser handles cleanings and soft-tissue care with precision. Many patients find it a more comfortable option for gum treatment.
Dental Sedation
Some patients feel nervous in the chair, and longer treatments can be tiring. Sedation helps anxious adults relax so needed care does not get put off.
New to our office? Our cleanings and exams page explains what happens at a first checkup, so children know what to expect before they sit in the chair.
Meet Your Henderson Dental Team
Dr. Kriztine Mae Chun is a board-certified orthodontist who graduated as valedictorian of the UNLV School of Dental Medicine. She treats both children and adults. Dr. Rolanda Chung has worked in dentistry since 2010, first as an assistant and then as a hygienist, before earning her own DMD at UNLV.
Insurance & Financing
We accept a wide range of insurance plans and file the claims for you. Before treatment starts, you get a clear cost breakdown so there are no surprises. For larger work, Sunbit financing lets you spread payments over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smile Horizons Dentistry from Whitney Ranch, and how do I get there?
The trip is 8.8 miles and usually takes about 16 minutes from the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center. Take Galleria Drive and Whitney Ranch Drive to Stephanie Street, go south, then turn west on Horizon Ridge Parkway. Parents searching for a dentist near Whitney Ranch like that it uses no freeway at all.
Can I schedule my child's checkup after classes let out at Treem Elementary?
Yes, weekday hours run until 4:30 PM, which leaves room for an afternoon visit after school. Treem Elementary sits on Patrick Lane, so the drive down Stephanie Street gets you here in roughly a quarter hour. Saturday mornings from 8 AM to 2 PM are another option for school-age kids.
Is there a good place near Whitney Mesa for a family walk after a dental visit?
Yes, the Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve on Patrick Lane has seven short trails, and three are wheelchair-accessible. A natural brook runs through it, which is rare in the valley. It makes a calm reward for a child who just finished a cleaning, and it sits right next to the CCSD Outdoor Science Laboratory.
What does the $59 new-patient visit include for a family without insurance?
It covers a cleaning, an exam and x-rays for $59 per new patient. The offer applies to patients without dental insurance and without periodontal (gum) disease. For households paying out of pocket, it is an affordable way to get everyone checked and find out where each person stands.
At what age should my child first see an orthodontist?
Around age seven is a good time for a first orthodontic look. By then the first adult molars and front teeth are usually in, so bite problems start to show. Our orthodontist can tell you whether early Phase 1 treatment would help now or whether it makes more sense to wait and watch.
Schedule Your Visit from Whitney Ranch
Whether it's a first checkup for your youngest or a cleaning for the whole family, booking with a dentist near Whitney Ranch is one phone call away. Reach our team at 702-707-2885. You can also browse every neighborhood on our areas we serve page, or learn more about Smile Horizons as a Dentist Henderson, NV practice for families across the valley.