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 […]
When Should You Take Your Child To The Orthodontist?
Dr. M. Scott Runnels has 16 years of experience as an orthodontist and has treated scores of patients over the years. But the Panama City Beach orthodontist vividly remembers what it was like when he was a boy – a boy whose personality was shaped in part by the fact he was ashamed of his […]
