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 […]
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 […]
