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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Orthodontics and Kids’ Self-Esteem
Children benefit from visits to the orthodontist by receiving quality care that leads to long-term dental and overall health. But a recent study reveals kids can get much, much more by receiving orthodontic treatment when it’s needed – improved self-esteem and a decreased chance they will be victims of bullying. In a study featured in […]
