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Northern Nevada Family Dental
5901 S. Los Altos Pkwy, #100, Sparks, NV 89436 
46.08 miles near Herlong
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(775) 626-7772

Dr. L. John K. VanHorn thrives in busy environments and feels at home at his practice, Northern Nevada Family Dental. His goal each day is to provide high-quality, efficient, and comfortable dental care. He takes the time to ensure that his patients receive the best care possible. His patient-centered approach puts their health and comfort above all else. Dr. VanHorn works alongside his patients to determine the best treatment options for them and helps educate them on their oral health situation so that they can better understand it and prevent future issues. After all, dental health plays a major role in full body health, so maintaining it is key to living a healthy life.

Dr. VanHorn attended Reed High School and then went on to the University of Nevada where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and his master’s degree in biochemistry. He graduated with distinction. He completed his dental education at the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2006. Since then, he has been a practicing family dentist in Northern Nevada.

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Village Dental
7400 Rancharrah Pkwy, Ste 100, Reno, NV 89511 
49.99 miles near Herlong
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(775) 827-1113

Dr. Megan M. Cercek is always amazed at the positive impact dentistry can have on her patients’ lives. She feels honored each time she is given the opportunity to help someone improve their oral health and boost their confidence with a healthy new smile. Dr. Cercek attended the University of Arkansas and then earned her dental doctorate degree from the University of Louisville. Since her graduation in 2013, Dr. Cercek has been a practicing dentist in the Reno area and has been enjoying the work-life balance that dentistry allows her. To ensure that her patients receive the best care possible, Dr. Cercek stays up to date on dental techniques and technologies through her membership with numerous dental societies including the Nevada Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Northern Nevada Dental Society. She is a Preferred Invisalign Provider and is certified in laser dentistry.

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As kids, we lose our primary teeth as our smile develops. However, as adults, losing teeth means poor oral health. Gum disease is the number one cause. Since missing teeth at this age isn’t natural, this means problems. You could have difficulties eating. Problems speaking clearly may develop. Finally, you could risk damages to your smile alignment, or even your facial structure. You need an experienced MetLife dentist in Herlong, CA who can provide prosthetic dentistry. Fortunately, Doctors Network can help you on the road to a full smile.


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There is no substitute for showing off a perfect smile, but as we get older, most of us struggle with missing teeth. Missing teeth could lead to trouble with eating and speaking, and can even lead to a prematurely aged appearance. To treat missing teeth, people often turn to dental implants. Unlike traditional prosthetics, such as bridges or removable dentures, these are connected to posts inserted into your jaw. Crowns or even prosthetics like dentures are locked into these implant posts. These then act as new roots, so your new teeth can last not ten years, but possibly a lifetime with proper care and attention.


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Major problems arise when we lose natural teeth. Obviously, there are problems with eating your favorite foods. Even clear speech could be a problem. However, the major problem is the break down of density in the jaw. This weakens the jaw, and could even cause a prematurely aged appearance. More importantly, this leaves the smile too weak for implants. Additional treatments could be necessary to strengthen the jaw in order to make tooth replacement possible! Fortunately, Doctors Network could help you schedule an appointment with a great Herlong dentist who is in-network with MetLife and offers this care. In addition, we could also discuss our payment plans to make dental care affordable!


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Tooth loss could lead to several problems for your smile. For example, this could impact how easily you eat your favorite foods, or how clearly you can speak. But the most serious complication is the break down of structure in the jaw. The body decreases the flow of phosphate and calcium to the areas without roots, which in turn causes bone loss and an aged appearance and weakens the structure significantly. Which means you may not be able to receive dental implants to address your missing teeth. But Doctors Network can connect you with a dentist in Herlong, CA who can strengthen your smile.


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Do you have A Loose Tooth? Or, have you developed several gaps in your smile? If so, this could mean major oral health complications. Over time, you may develop negative impacts on the function, health, and beauty of your smile. In fact, you could even lose many youthful features! To prevent these complications, you need help from a good dental professional around Herlong, and we can help you find dentists that accept MetLife!


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It is important for children to visit a dental professional bi-yearly for checkups and cleanings. By teaching your children preventative measures to protect their teeth, you are ensuring that they have the tools to have healthy smiles for many years. If you are looking for a kids dentist in Herlong who takes MetLife, you are on the right website.


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