If you or your child has crooked teeth, you may be wondering if orthodontic treatment is a worthwhile investment to make. After all, orthodontic services can be expensive depending on the nature of the treatment, and you may also be concerned about the perceived pain and the amount of time the treatment may take. The […]
Braces Cookbook
With Halloween coming up and the holiday season not far behind, this time of year can be a challenging time for those who wear braces, especially children and teenagers. And it’s difficult for parents to come up with tasty meals that also are good for their braces-wearing children. The Braces Cookbook provides recipes that will […]
Laser Gum Sculpting
Sometimes gum lines in the mouth form too low or too high on the teeth, which alters the appearance and can make people feel self-conscious. Using a technique known as laser gum sculpting, cosmetic dentists easily correct the problem to boost a client’s self-esteem. At M. Scott Runnels Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in Destin and […]
Helpful Tips for Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner and costumed trick-or-treaters and their parents will soon hit the streets for a night of scary fun and candy. But for children who wear braces, Halloween can be a challenging time because they cannot eat some of the treats that their friends without braces may enjoy. Still, the holiday […]
Reduced Treatment with Acceledent
Orthodontic care is made fast and effective with AcceleDent, a service that’s guaranteed to give you that bright smile you’ve been dreaming of, with shorter treatment time. Runnels Orthodontics, in Panama City and Destin, is proud to offer this revolutionary service to all of our patients, giving them the results they want with up to […]
October is National Orthodontic Health Month
The American Association of Orthodontists wants everyone to know that October is National Orthodontic Health Month. So this is a great time to offer some fun facts and answer some frequently asked questions about the field. At M. Scott Runnels Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in Destin and Panama City Beach, our friendly team of professionals is […]
What to Expect When Your Braces Come Off
Finally getting your braces off will be a great experience – one you’ve probably anticipated for quite some time. But to ensure you get the best post-braces experience, there are certain things you should expect when the metal comes off. At Runnels Orthodontics, we know that you’ve been waiting for a long time – probably […]
Snacks for Kids with Braces
Halloween is coming up next month, which can be a challenging time for kids with braces – especially when children trick or treat for candy on Oct. 31. We will talk more about Halloween in the coming weeks, but the day raises some good questions about good snack options for children with braces. At M. […]
Vivera Retainers
Once the braces come off, many patients must wear a metal retainer to keep their teeth from shifting. Now there’s another option – Vivera Retainers. These retainers offer invisible protection against shifting after orthodontic treatment. From the makers of Invisalign, Vivera Retainers are comfortable, so you won’t have to fight with your teen about wearing […]
Thumb-Sucking: How to Stop
Babies and toddlers suck their thumbs – it’s a natural and soothing action that humans have done since the dawn of time. Most kids eventually stop the habit without parent intervention, typically when they are between the ages of 2 and 4. But some children continue sucking their thumbs for years beyond that age, and […]
