Convenient Access from Saginaw
Parents hunting for a dentist in Saginaw, TX who would rather avoid I-35W itself can reach Leslie Nason, DDS in about 20 minutes, a roughly 10-mile drive east on Basswood Blvd. Our office is at 1720 Rufe Snow Dr in south Keller, just north of N Tarrant Pkwy. The route crosses the interstate on a surface road, so there are no toll lanes to think about.
From Saginaw City Hall beside Kiwanis Park, drive east on W McLeroy Blvd for about a mile and a half, then turn left onto N Blue Mound Rd (FM 156). After less than a mile, turn right onto Basswood Blvd and follow it east through two roundabouts and over I-35W for close to five miles. Bear left onto Denton Hwy (US 377) heading north, turn right on N Tarrant Pkwy, and make a final left onto Rufe Snow Dr; our building is about 0.4 miles up on that street.
You start under the tall grain elevators that have marked the city center for generations, near the Union Pacific and BNSF tracks that give the city its "Train and Grain" motto. Neighbors in Blue Mound and the north Fort Worth neighborhood of Summerfields have their own pages with routes from their front doors. Basswood gets busy near the interstate at rush hour. The Google Maps pin for our practice shows exactly where to turn in.
A Dental Home Built for Saginaw Families
Saginaw has grown from a small rail town of a few hundred residents in the 1950s into a busy family suburb on the north side of Tarrant County. The city celebrates that family character at its yearly Train & Grain Festival, and Cinco de Mayo draws a crowd to The Saginaw Switchyard. With schools, ballfields and parks like Willow Creek Park close to home, most households here juggle several schedules at once.
Keeping every family member's teeth healthy is simpler with one office that knows them all. Dr. Leslie Nason has owned and run her independent practice since 2005, and she personally examines every patient, parents and children alike. Because there is a single dentist, each visit builds on the last one instead of starting over with someone new.
Parents often worry about how a child will handle a first visit. New patients get a short tour of the office, and the comfort menu offers blankets, warm towels, lip balm and bite blocks for longer appointments. Numbing gels from local compounding pharmacies make injections gentler, and a milkshake after treatment helps a sore mouth feel better on the ride home. Digital x-rays and intraoral scanners keep exams quick and impression-free.
Our team speaks both English and Spanish, which makes it easier for bilingual households to book, ask questions and understand a treatment plan. Appointments are available from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Thursday.
What Saginaw Parents Should Know About Their Kids' Dental Care
Local children attend Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD schools, and the school years go by quickly. Regular cleanings and exams catch cavities while they are still small, and sealants shield the deep grooves of molars where brushes miss food and bacteria. Fluoride treatments help strengthen young enamel so it resists decay and temperature sensitivity. Two checkups a year keep that protection current and give your child a familiar routine with the same dentist each time.
Breathing habits deserve a look too. Mouth breathing, heavy snoring or restless sleep in a child can influence how the jaws and face develop. Dr. Nason monitors oral habits and breathing patterns early, so concerns can be discussed with you long before they become bigger issues.
Summer days at the Saginaw Aquatic Center, softball games and disc golf at Willow Creek Park all add up to a lot of time outdoors. Frequent sips of sports drinks or soda during those long afternoons keep teeth bathed in sugar, so water is the better choice between activities. For kids who play contact sports, a custom sports mouthguard protects the front teeth and stays comfortable enough to wear for a whole game.
Grandparents in the family usually have different priorities. Worn crowns, missing teeth and loose dentures can make chewing difficult, and modern options such as implants and digitally designed dentures can restore a stable bite.
Family-Focused Care for Patients Who Want a Dentist in Saginaw, TX
Below are the services local families use most, all provided at our Rufe Snow Dr office. Dr. Nason talks through each option and its cost with you first, and the decision about what to do and when stays in your hands.
Checkups for Every Generation
Family Dentistry includes cleanings, exams, oral cancer screenings, sealants and fluoride, plus AI-assisted digital x-rays that help find small cavities early.
Fixing Cavities and Cracks
With Restorative Dentistry, decayed or broken teeth are rebuilt with tooth-colored fillings, inlays, onlays or ceramic crowns.
Restful Nights for Adults
Loud snoring and daytime exhaustion can signal sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea Treatment at our office uses CBCT airway imaging and custom oral appliances worn at night.
Calmer Visits for Nervous Patients
Adults who dread the chair can choose nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation through our Sedation Dentistry, along with blankets, warm towels and numbing gel.
Teeth for Grandparents
Our Digital Dentures are designed from 3D scans and saved digitally, so a lost or broken denture can be remade without starting from scratch.
Meet the Dentist Saginaw Families See
Dr. Leslie Nason completed dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and worked in the Dallas/Fort Worth area before opening her Keller practice in 2005. She has logged several hundred hours of continuing education and holds memberships in the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association and the Fort Worth District Dental Society. Living Magazine profiled her in 2010 and again in 2015, and she stays active in the Keller Rotary Club.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
As an out-of-network office, we file insurance claims on your behalf and you receive the benefits your plan pays. Families without dental insurance often prefer our membership: $499 a year for one adult and $449 for each spouse or child in the home up to age 23. Cherry and CareCredit are available for bigger treatment.
Tim A.
“The dentist and her assistants were thorough and truly personal during our appointment. She helped me weigh my options and clearly see pros and cons of putting something off or having it done soon. I felt valued and heard.“
Marie S.
“Can’t thank this team for going above and beyond! The dentist is so knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way! She really cares about her patients and that’s why I have been her patient for over 10 years! I highly recommend this practice!“
Laura M.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Leslie Nason, DDS from Saginaw, and how do I get there?
Saginaw City Hall is roughly 10 miles from our office, about a 20-minute drive. Head east on McLeroy Blvd, north on Blue Mound Rd, then east on Basswood Blvd to US 377, N Tarrant Pkwy and Rufe Snow Dr. Anyone seeking a dentist in Saginaw, TX will find us at 1720 Rufe Snow Dr.
Do fluoride treatments still help if my child brushes well?
Yes. Good brushing removes plaque, but professional fluoride helps remineralize young enamel so it resists decay and temperature sensitivity. Paired with sealants on the molars and regular cleanings, it adds a layer of protection that home care alone cannot provide while permanent teeth are still new.
Can you check whether my child's breathing affects their teeth and jaw?
Yes. During children's checkups, Dr. Nason evaluates oral habits and breathing patterns, such as mouth breathing or signs of restless sleep, because they can influence facial growth. If something stands out, she talks it over with you, explains what she noticed, and suggests sensible next steps for your family.
Will I pay any tolls driving to your office from Saginaw?
No. The route uses Blue Mound Rd, Basswood Blvd and US 377, and it only crosses I-35W on Basswood rather than riding the interstate. That means you never enter the TEXpress toll lanes, and the whole drive stays on free local roads from start to finish.
Do you use a numbing gel before giving an injection?
Yes. We apply compounded numbing gels from local pharmacies before injections, which takes the edge off the pinch for children and adults alike. Combined with warm towels, blankets and bite blocks from our comfort menu, it helps longer appointments such as fillings or crown work feel calmer.
Schedule Your Visit from Saginaw
From first cleanings to replacement teeth for grandparents, our office is here for anyone choosing a dentist in Saginaw, TX. Call 817-662-0713 to set up a visit, see the full list of towns on our Areas We Serve page, or learn more on our Keller dentist homepage.