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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
