Convenient Access from Rodeo Palms
Southern Smiles keeps a dentist near Rodeo Palms within about 14 minutes of the community's palm-lined streets, with Dr. Phi Pham and Dr. LeAnn Truong caring for teens, parents and grandparents alike. Our FM 521 office lies west of Manvel, so the drive heads away from the SH 288 rush rather than into it. For a family juggling practices, homework and work calls, that direction makes a real difference.
From Rodeo Palms Junior High at 101 Palm Desert Dr, follow Palm Desert Dr out to CR 48, also signed N Airline Rd. Take it to SH 6, the Alvin-Sugar Land Rd, and head west to Arcola. At FM 521, turn south and go about 3.2 miles to the office, roughly 8 miles from the school in all.
We are at 8421 FM 521 Rd Ste F, Rosharon, TX 77583; Rosharon is simply the mailing city for this stretch of FM 521. Our Google Maps pin marks the exact spot. Families in Lakes of Savannah and Sedona Lakes visit the same office.
Why Rodeo Palms Households Choose a Practice Off SH 6
Rodeo Palms is one of the planned communities inside the City of Manvel, in Brazoria County.
That is great for the workday and less great for squeezing in a dental visit. Our office sits the opposite way, west on SH 6, so a parent can drop a teen off without fighting northbound traffic. Rush hour still adds a few minutes on SH 6, but the trip stays on ordinary surface roads.
Scheduling is built around families too. Tuesday and Thursday appointments run until 6pm, and family block appointments let siblings be seen back-to-back. The team aims to see patients within about 5 minutes of arrival, so a visit fits between school pickup and dinner. Monday runs 9am to 3pm, Friday 9am to 2pm, and Saturday is by appointment only.
What Rodeo Palms Families Should Know About Teen Smiles
With Rodeo Palms Junior High inside the neighborhood, the middle-school years are a big part of family life here. Those are the years when bite problems show up, wisdom teeth start to form, and sports bring the occasional chipped tooth. A family dentist who already knows your child's history can catch those changes early.
Dr. Truong has the training to handle a lot of that care here. The Orthodontics page describes her as a family dentist with special training and certification in orthodontic treatment, and she offers traditional braces as well as SureSmile® clear aligners. For a teen who would rather not wear brackets in yearbook photos, aligners are worth discussing.
Teens who are already self-conscious about crooked teeth usually want answers quickly. Dr. Truong walks parents and students through the options at a Free Orthodontic Consultation* (*this offer is for new patients only), then lays out a personalized plan with the cost and payment choices spelled out.
Contact sports and dental injuries go together more often than parents like. A chipped edge can usually be repaired with tooth-colored bonding, while a cracked or broken tooth may need a crown. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, rinse it gently, keep it moist and call us right away, since time matters for saving it.
Braces and aligners also change the cleaning routine. Food traps easily around brackets, so regular cleanings and checkups matter even more during treatment. Our team shows teens how to clean around wires, and each checkup includes an exam and an oral cancer screening for the adults who come along.
Dental Services from a Dentist Near Rodeo Palms
Orthodontics
Traditional braces and clear aligners are available for patients of all ages. Rodeo Palms parents can sit in on the same plan for their own crowded teeth.
Emergency Dentistry
Broken teeth, oral injuries and severe toothaches get prompt treatment. An athlete with a cracked front tooth can be on the way from Rodeo Palms in minutes.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures and cracked-tooth repair restore teeth that have taken a hit. Grandparents and parents get the same careful planning as the kids.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation help with dental anxiety and strong gag reflexes. Nervous patients can get needed work done in a calmer frame of mind.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding, whitening, porcelain veneers and smile makeovers are all part of this care. Teens finishing aligners often like a brightening touch before graduation photos.
Grown-ups in the house are not an afterthought. Parents who have been putting off a cracked filling, and grandparents weighing dentures against implants, can plan that work with Dr. Pham, whose implant training includes the Misch Resnik Implant Institute. Full-arch options such as All-On-4® and Teeth-In-A-Day® replace a whole row of missing teeth. Keeping everyone with one office also means a single set of records when a question comes up.
Meet Your Southern Smiles Dentists
Dr. Phi Pham studied mechanical engineering at the University of Houston before dental school, and he is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. LeAnn Truong is an alumna of NYU's Rosenthal Institute for Aesthetic Dentistry and focuses on veneers and cosmetic cases alongside her orthodontic work.
Insurance & Financing
No dental insurance? Our Dental Savings Plan covers two exams and two cleanings a year, necessary x-rays and unlimited emergency visits, with a Youth tier (ages 15–22) at $199 to join plus $20 a month. Members save $750 on SureSmile and orthodontic treatment. We also accept all significant PPO plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Southern Smiles from Rodeo Palms, and how do I get there?
From Rodeo Palms Junior High, the office is about 8 miles away, roughly a 14-minute drive. Take Palm Desert Dr to CR 48 (N Airline Rd), go west on SH 6 to Arcola, then south on FM 521. Anyone wanting a dentist near Rodeo Palms gets a toll-free trip that skips SH 288 entirely.
Can my teenager get braces or clear aligners at a family dental office?
Yes, both are offered here. Dr. Truong trained in orthodontics under Dr. Brock Rondeau and offers traditional braces plus SureSmile® clear aligners. Because she is a family dentist rather than a separate orthodontic office, checkups and orthodontic visits can happen at the same practice. A new patient consultation includes an evaluation and a personalized plan.
Can a cracked tooth be repaired, or does it need to be pulled?
Many cracked teeth can be repaired rather than pulled. Depending on how deep the crack runs, the fix may be bonding, a crown or root canal therapy followed by a crown. Extraction is usually the last option. Coming in promptly gives the dentist the best chance of keeping the tooth, so do not wait for pain to get worse.
Does the Dental Savings Plan cover teenagers?
Yes, the Youth tier covers ages 15 to 22 for a $199 sign-up fee plus $20 a month. Children up to age 14 use the Child tier at $149 plus $15 a month. Both include two exams and two cleanings a year, necessary x-rays and unlimited emergency visits, plus $750 off SureSmile and orthodontic treatment.
How late can my teen be seen after school?
Our latest appointments run until 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Monday ends at 3pm, Friday at 2pm, and the office is closed on Wednesday. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are the easiest fit for students, while Saturday morning visits are possible by appointment only. Booking those slots a few weeks ahead helps.
Schedule Your Visit from Rodeo Palms
Book with a dentist near Rodeo Palms by calling (936) 508-2189 or using online scheduling. Our full list of service areas covers neighboring communities, and the Dentist Rosharon, TX homepage has more about the practice.