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Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry

Youth Dentistry of Georgia is a pediatric and family dental practice in Savannah, GA serving children, teens, and adults with a focus on early dental care and orthodontics.

2127 E Victory Dr, Savannah, GA 31404
3.6(423 reviews)
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About Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry

Braces adjustments are often described as quick and comfortable, with staff praised for calming anxious and special-needs children, despite frequent multi-hour waits.

Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry is a pediatric dental practice that also offers traditional braces, and reviews point to more mentions of orthodontic care and of staff working well with young or nervous children than is typical. Several parents describe braces being tightened quickly with little discomfort, sometimes finishing ahead of schedule, and note visible improvement in alignment and confidence. At the same time, a large share of reviews describe scheduling problems, including multi-hour waits despite on-time arrival and appointments canceled or rescheduled with little notice, and some raise concerns about front-desk interactions and billing.

Summary of 204 patient reviews, June 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026

Youth Dentistry of Georgia is a pediatric and family dental practice in Savannah, GA serving children, teens, and adults with a focus on early dental care and orthodontics.

They offer braces, children's dentistry, and oral surgery with flexible payment options including Medicaid and payment plans.

Treatments offered

Traditional BracesTraditional Braces
GuidesAdult braces cost guide →Teen braces cost guide →Braces cost for kids →

Who They Treat

Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+

Orthodontists at this office

provider
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GRANT ZAKHAR, DDS

NPI verified · no bio or photo on file

NPI VERIFIEDAccepting New Patients3 yrs experience

Insurance accepted

14 plans listed
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCareingtonCHIP (Children's Health)CignaDelta DentalDelta Dental PPODentegra
Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry accepts Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.

What patients say

Latest review 8 weeks ago

What patients praise

  • Reviews describe staff comforting and accommodating young, anxious, or special-needs children during procedures, including gentle individual-room approaches.
  • Braces adjustments are often described as quick with little discomfort, with some patients finishing treatment ahead of schedule.
  • Several parents report noticeable improvement in their child's smile and confidence after braces treatment.

Things to know

  • Many reviews describe long waits, sometimes one to three hours, along with appointments canceled or rescheduled at the last minute.
  • A number of reviews describe front-desk or hygiene lapses, including rushed check-ins and staff seen not following hygiene practices between patients.

Who it suits

  • Families with young children

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Grant Zakhar · 2 reviews

Orthodontic care in reviews

Reviews describe the braces process as generally gentle, with adjustments completed quickly and little discomfort, and some patients finishing treatment early. A few reviews mention a quoted braces price increasing later and note that an orthodontist, Dr. Grant, evaluated a patient before treatment began.

Last 90 days
31 reviews
averaging 4.1★
Last 12 months
178 reviews
averaging 3.7★
Owner replies
83% of reviews
typically within 28 days
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Star ratings
  • 5★278
  • 4★36
  • 3★14
  • 2★27
  • 1★130
Average rating by year
  • 20163.0
  • 20172.7
  • 20183.1
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  • 20211.0
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1★5★
Treatments patients mention
  • Braces15
  • Jaw surgery5
  • Early (phase 1) treatment3
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • Friendly staff50 / 30
  • Scheduling & wait times11 / 68
  • Great with kids28 / 7
  • Gentle, comfortable care20 / 6
  • The dentist16 / 8
  • Clear explanations10 / 5
  • Office & technology4 / 8
  • Responsiveness2 / 10
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
Friendly staff5030
Scheduling & wait times1168
Great with kids287
Gentle, comfortable care206
The dentist168
Clear explanations105
Office & technology48
Responsiveness210

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Recent reviews from Google

3.6
423 reviews
Jignesh Patel
Jignesh Patel
a month ago
“

I had ab appointment for 1pm I arrived at 12:30pm and they didn't take us in until 1:56pm.Very bad service. If they don't have a dentist available at 1pm then why do they have appointment at 1pm. We drove over an 1 and half to get there too.

Review from Google

Denise Clark
Denise Clark
a month ago
“

This place is so unprofessional. One of the front desk check in person. She needs to find a warehouse job. I was sitting for 2 hours after she done check my son in and when I went to go ask her what's taking so long. This damn professional is going to say oh you need to go to the next windows. Mind you they called and told my appointment was at 830 then when I get here it's at 930. I do not stay in the city limits to be playing with my gas and time.

Review from Google

cassandra
cassandra
2 months ago
“

When I tell you this is the worst place to bring your child. Please listen. It’s always an issue with something whether it be appointment time schedules or simply confirming an appointment. Whole front of the house is a joke. I Only stuck around these last few months because her braces and being that her orthodontist left abruptly, I understand why completely but her braces needed to be finished. I travel almost 2 hours to come with several confirmed appointment messages also shown to staff, but they blame everything on the call center. Just for them to tell me oh he’s had his appointments cleared for over a month but wait until I arrive to tell me that. I wasn’t the nicest person obviously during this time and I should have controlled my anger more so towards the girl telling me, but I also feel like their tone is not up to Customer Service standards if she would’ve approached the situation without stupid questions as to why my daughter is there when she has the whole screen in front of her is beyond me and that’s after waiting she finished whatever conversation she was having with another staff member who is also a joke. He made several mistakes over the past two years, including appointment changes and even putting my daughter in a whole other area where she didn’t belong. not to mention the wait time is absolutely ridiculous. You could be waiting 2+ more hours just for your child’s teeth to get clean because they are so unorganized.

Review from Google

LaToya Williams
LaToya Williams
3 months ago
“

The staff is very nice a friendly! It was my kids first time here, switching to a new dentist one of my kids needed emergency care and they didn’t hesitate to get them in and scheduled. So big thanks to Savannah Smiles, my kids said they are comfortable going here thank you all!

Review from Google

Rhonda Hills
Rhonda Hills
3 months ago
“

Grandparent to 3 minors...16, 11, and 8! They all different dental care but, they all were treated kindly and professionally! We love Savannah smiles 😁! Can't wait for the next appointment!

Review from Google

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry offer?+
Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry offers: Traditional Braces.
Does Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry accept dental insurance?+
Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Careington, CHIP (Children's Health), Cigna, and others.
Does Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry offer free consultations?+
Yes, Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (912) 420-6157 or book online to schedule.
Is Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry accepting new patients?+
Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry is currently welcoming new patients in Savannah, GA. Call (912) 420-6157 or book online to schedule.
Where is Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry located?+
Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry is located at 2127 E Victory Dr. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=107824220442460376&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry?+
Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–5:30 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–5:30 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–5:30 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–5:30 PM, Fri Closed–Closed, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry offer payment plans?+
Yes, Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry?+
Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry is staffed by GRANT ZAKHAR.
What is the patient rating for Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry?+
Savannah Smiles Youth Dentistry has a 3.6-star rating based on 423 patient reviews on Google.

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2127 E Victory Dr
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