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 […]
Braces: Tips For Problems
Wearing braces is good for your teeth and your health, but minor problems can arise and it’s good to be prepared if they do. At M. Scott Runnels Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in Destin and Panama City Beach, we help patients select the braces that are right for them. Contact Dr. Runnels today to learn […]
Care For The Developmentally Disabled
Caring for someone who is developmentally disabled calls for patience, skill and love. Ensuring those with disabilities maintain proper dental health, and receive proper dental and orthodontic care, is a challenge. At M. Scott Runnels Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in Destin and Panama City Beach, we can help patients with developmental disabilities, and their families, to […]
What is TMJ?
The term TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, which are really a set of conditions that can lead to pain in the jaw joint and in muscles needed for jaw movement. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that as many as 10 million people in the United States may suffer from […]
Back To School Tips
Time slips by quickly, especially during the summer months when kids are home from school and families spend more time together having summer fun. But before you know it, school will be back in session and students will return to classes. For children and teenagers with braces, it’s a good time for tips on how […]
Importance of Athletic Mouth Guards
With students preparing to return to school – and take part in school athletics – it’s a good time to remind parents and young people about the importance of mouth guards for athletes of all ages. Dr. M. Scott Runnels, with offices in Destin and Panama City Beach, is a member of the American Association […]
Orthodontic Treatment For Older Teens
From dating, preparing for junior and senior proms and playing sports, the last thing older teenagers want to worry about is getting braces. ”They’re like ‘I’m not wearing braces,”’ said Dr. M. Scott Runnels, an orthodontist with offices in Destin and Panama City Beach. But Runnels said his practice is treating more and more older […]
Afraid To Visit the Orthodontist? We Can Help
A visit to the orthodontist can be nerve-wracking for some children and adults, but Dr. M. Scott Runnels and his staff in Destin and Panama City Beach have created an atmosphere to calm even the most jittery patients. A trip to the orthodontist is no day at the beach, but a visit with Dr. Runnels […]
