The most rewarding aspect of dentistry is building relationships with our patients and helping them achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Every day is exciting, and it is wonderful to eliminate pain and keep our patients smiling.
Facilitamos la comunicación para pacientes con dominio limitado del inglés que enfrentan dificultades para comunicarse en un entorno dental. Nuestro personal bilingüe está disponible en el lugar para asegurar que su experiencia sea cómoda y productiva.
We believe that the doctor-patient relationship is essential. Dr. Howard is dedicated to spending more time with each patient to provide a higher standard of care.
We believe that our patients deserve access to a caring dentist in their time of need. To demonstrate this commitment, we offer walk-in visits for convenience. Please note that insurance is not accepted for walk-in visits. Please call our office at (850) 618-0114 to confirm our walk-in availability before your visit.
We provide many exciting services that will leave you with a bright, white smile on your face!
Regular visits to a dental hygienist for professional cleaning are essential. Professional cleanings remove hardened tartar and stubborn stains that brushing and flossing cannot reach, preventing gum disease and maintaining optimal oral health. Without these professional interventions, even the most diligent home care routine cannot fully protect your teeth and gums from long-term damage.
Dentures are removable appliances that replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If you've lost all of your natural teeth—whether from gum disease, tooth decay, or injury—replacing them will benefit both your appearance and your health. This is because dentures make it easier to eat and speak properly, activities that people often take for granted. Without denture support, facial muscles can sag, giving a person an older appearance.
Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth’s function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth.
Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach dentures.
A tooth needs to be pulled if it is too damaged or decayed to be saved. Severe gum disease can loosen a tooth so much that removal becomes necessary. Impacted teeth, like wisdom teeth, often require extraction to prevent future pain or infection.
