Convenient Access from Lakes of Savannah
A 12-minute drive on toll-free local roads connects Lakes of Savannah with Southern Smiles. Parents who want a dentist near Lakes of Savannah without battling SH 288 traffic can head west to our FM 521 office instead. Dr. Phi Pham and Dr. LeAnn Truong see kids, parents and grandparents, which keeps a busy household's dental care in one place.
Leaving from Savannah Lakes Elementary on Savannah Parkway, take Post Road (County Road 58) west into Arcola. A few short Arcola streets, Post Street, Ladonia Street and Compton Street, bring you out to FM 521. Turn south and stay on FM 521 for about 3.2 miles, past Southern Colony Avenue, for a total trip of roughly 5.3 miles.
The office is at 8421 FM 521 Rd Ste F, Rosharon, TX 77583, and our Google Maps listing will route you from your own street. Families in nearby Fresno and Rodeo Palms are also a short drive away.
A Family Practice Built for Lakes of Savannah Routines
Lakes of Savannah is a Friendswood Development community of new homes from several builders, laid out around lakes, parks, arbor sitting areas and hike-and-bike trails. Two pools, two clubhouses, playgrounds and a splash-pad park keep kids busy year-round. It is a neighborhood shaped around young families, and that shapes what parents need from a dentist.
Above all, they need appointments that fit around school. Family block appointments let us see two or three children back to back, so one trip covers everyone. Saturday visits from 9am to 3pm are available by appointment, which helps parents who cannot leave work during the week.
Many Lakes of Savannah residents commute, too. The community sits on SH 6, about 2.3 miles west of SH 288, and the developer highlights quick access to the Texas Medical Center and the Galleria. Fort Bend Tollway drivers come home by exiting at SH 6 and heading east. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we stay open until 6pm, which leaves room for a checkup after the drive back.
We also try to make the visit pleasant for the grown-ups. Warm towelettes, aromatherapy, TVs in the operatories and a beverage bar take the edge off a waiting room. Our team aims to see patients within about 5 minutes, so a dental stop does not eat the whole afternoon.
Growing Smiles in Lakes of Savannah: What Parents Ask Most
Savannah Lakes Elementary is a large campus inside the neighborhood, and the community also feeds Pomona Elementary, Rodeo Palms Junior High and Manvel High through Alvin ISD. Much of the community sits in northern Brazoria County, while students living on the Fort Bend side attend Fort Bend ISD schools such as Heritage Rose Elementary, Baines Middle and Ridge Point High. Either way, a lot of young teeth live here.
Baby teeth matter more than many parents expect. They hold space for the permanent teeth and help a child chew and speak clearly, so a cavity in a baby molar is worth treating rather than waiting out. When decay reaches the nerve of a primary tooth, a pulpotomy can remove the damaged pulp while keeping the healthy part, letting the tooth stay until it falls out naturally.
Older kids bring different issues. Wisdom teeth start to cause trouble in the late teens, and a crowded jaw can push them in at an angle. X-rays taken at a routine checkup show whether they are coming in straight or need to come out before they affect the neighboring teeth.
Parents deserve the same attention they give their kids. Bleeding gums, a molar that is sensitive to cold or a filling that has started to crack are easy to put off while the calendar fills with school events. Lakes of Savannah moms and dads who have lost a tooth can also talk with Dr. Pham about implants, bridges or partial dentures, and which option suits their budget and timeline.
Accidents are part of growing up around pools, playgrounds and bikes. A tooth knocked loose on the splash pad or a chipped incisor from a handlebar needs a prompt look, even when it does not hurt much. Quick care gives the tooth its best chance.
Services That Matter to Families Choosing a Dentist Near Lakes of Savannah
Emergency Dentistry
Severe toothaches, broken teeth and oral injuries are treated promptly. With an active, outdoorsy neighborhood, it pays to know where to go before something happens.
Endodontics
Root canal therapy and, for children, pulpotomy, each followed by careful follow-up care. Both treatments aim to save a tooth instead of removing it.
General Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings and fillings for every age, including a Children's Dentistry focus led by our family dentists. One office can follow a child from the first tooth to graduation.
Oral Surgery
Wisdom teeth removal and other surgical care, explained step by step before anything begins. Teens and parents know what recovery will look like ahead of time.
For many Lakes of Savannah households, a child's toothache is the first reason to call a dentist, and it is a good moment to bring everyone under one roof. Keeping everyone in one office means one set of records, one phone number and visits that can be stacked on the same afternoon.
Parents who want the details on saving a baby tooth can read our pulpotomy page, which explains when the treatment is used and how it works.
Meet Your Southern Smiles Dentists
Dr. Phi Pham is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and dedicates much of his practice to implantology. Dr. LeAnn Truong completed her dental education at UTHealth Houston, where she did extensive research on oral cancer therapeutics. Both are family dentists who treat children as well as adults.
Insurance & Financing
Families without insurance can join our Dental Savings Plan, which includes two exams and two cleanings a year, necessary x-rays and unlimited emergency visits. We also accept all significant PPO plans and Medicaid/CHIP for patients under 21. HMO plans and Medicare for patients 65 and older are not accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Southern Smiles from Lakes of Savannah, and how do I get there?
Plan on about 12 minutes for the 5.3-mile drive from Savannah Lakes Elementary. Follow Post Road (CR 58) west into Arcola, cut through to FM 521 and head south past Southern Colony Avenue. It is a simple, toll-free way to reach a dentist near Lakes of Savannah while avoiding SH 288 at rush hour.
Is the emergency exam really free for new patients?
Yes, new patients can claim a Free Emergency Exam & X-Ray*, which includes a visual exam of the problem area and an x-ray. That tells you what is wrong and what treatment would fix it before you commit to anything. Any treatment afterward is billed separately. *New patients only.
How much does the Dental Savings Plan cost for a family?
Each member pays a one-time sign-up fee plus a monthly fee: Child (ages 0–14) $149 + $15/mo, Youth (15–22) $199 + $20/mo and Adult $249 + $30/mo. You can pay by monthly autopay or a full year upfront. Members also get discounts on fillings, crowns, braces and other treatment.
Can a baby tooth with a deep cavity be saved?
Often, yes. When decay reaches the nerve of a baby tooth, a pulpotomy removes the damaged pulp and keeps the healthy tissue, and the tooth is then restored so it can keep working. Saving it holds space for the adult tooth underneath and spares the child an early extraction.
What should I do if a permanent tooth gets knocked out?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, and get to a dentist right away, ideally within the hour. If it is clean, try placing it back in the socket; otherwise keep it in milk or inside the cheek. Do not scrub the root, and call our office while you are on the way.
Schedule Your Visit from Lakes of Savannah
Book a checkup or an urgent visit with a dentist near Lakes of Savannah by calling (936) 508-2189, or schedule online with Book Now. New patients in pain can start with our Free Emergency Exam & X-Ray* (*New patients only). Browse the full list of communities we serve or head to Dentist Rosharon, TX to learn more about the practice.