Convenient Access from Mary Esther
Hollywood Boulevard does most of the work on the 9-minute trip from Mary Esther to Shoreline Dental Studio in Fort Walton Beach. If you have been searching for a dentist in Mary Esther, FL, our office offers family checkups, emergency visits and restorative care with Dr. Ashley Dubois, all without a long commute. Visits are booked Monday through Thursday.
Begin at Mary Esther City Hall, at its corner with Hollywood Boulevard, and head east on Hollywood Boulevard NW. Stay on it for about 3 miles as it becomes Hollywood Boulevard E, then turn left onto Beal Parkway (SR 189) for roughly 0.2 mile. A right onto Walter Martin Rd NE leads to 34 Walter Martin Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, about 3.5 miles from City Hall in all.
The route follows Hollywood Boulevard rather than US 98, and there are no tolls along the way. The office sits right by Uptown Station and the post office, and Google Maps will guide you to the door. We also see patients from Hurlburt Field on Mary Esther's western edge and from Downtown Fort Walton Beach to the east.
Why Mary Esther Neighbors Make the Short Trip to Our Office
Mary Esther is a small city of about 1.5 square miles in Okaloosa County, home to roughly 4,000 people at the 2020 census. It was incorporated in 1946, and its name comes from first postmaster John Newton, who named the community for both of his daughters. Hurlburt Field lies immediately to the west, and Fort Walton Beach is about 4 miles east along US 98.
City Hall shares its Hollywood Boulevard corner with the city's public library. The library's current building opened in March 1992 and gained 2,000 square feet in a 2004 renovation, and it still hosts story time for young readers. Azalea Park, which the City of Mary Esther describes as recently opened, adds new trails and community gathering spaces.
The city has a genuine mix of generations. About a quarter of households are raising children, Mary Esther Elementary sits on Miracle Strip Parkway (US 98), and nearly one resident in five is 65 or older. A practice serving this city has to be just as comfortable with a first-grader's checkup as with a retiree's bridge.
That is the kind of office Dr. Dubois built in 2022. One dentist sees every patient, so a grandparent, a parent and a child can share the same familiar face and the same records.
Keeping Mary Esther Smiles Healthy at Every Age
For younger families, the priorities are cleanings, fluoride and catching cavities while they are small. Digital x-rays help with that, using less radiation than traditional film. Parents can also bring a nervous child to the comfort menu, from blankets to personalized music.
Adults in their 40s and 50s often start to see older fillings wear out or a back tooth crack. A crown or a dental bridge can restore a strong bite before a small break turns into a lost tooth. When a tooth is already gone, Dr. Dubois can talk through a bridge, an implant or a partial denture side by side.
Older residents benefit from a regular oral cancer screening, a quick look and feel of the mouth, tongue and throat that adds almost no time to a checkup. Dry mouth from common medications is another issue that raises cavity risk later in life, and it is worth mentioning at every visit.
For service members and civilian staff at Hurlburt Field next door, Thursday appointments start at 7:00 AM, which makes it easier to fit a cleaning in before the workday begins.
Services for Patients Seeking a Dentist in Mary Esther, FL
Family Dentistry
Routine exams, cleanings and preventive care for every age, booked under one roof. Families can coordinate visits so the whole household stays on schedule.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures repair damage and bring back a comfortable bite. Treatment is planned with digital imaging so you can see what needs work and why.
Emergency Dentistry
A broken tooth, swelling or a sudden toothache calls for a quick response. Contact the office for a same-day evaluation of a dental emergency, and new and uninsured patients can use the $59 exam offer.
Pediatric Dentistry
Gentle checkups, cleanings and fluoride help children start with healthy habits. Nitrous oxide is available for kids who feel nervous in the chair.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers and smile makeovers brighten or reshape teeth that are stained, chipped or uneven. Dr. Dubois earned honors in aesthetic dentistry during dental school.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Ashley Dubois
Before opening the practice in 2022, Dr. Ashley Dubois trained far from the Panhandle, earning her dental degree at New York University in 2015 with an Honors clinical concentration in Aesthetic Dentistry. She is also a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. That blend of cosmetic and implant training suits both the whitening requests and the bridge-or-implant questions that patients bring in.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Our insurance team works with a multitude of providers, processes your claims to help you get your maximum benefits and gives a detailed cost breakdown before treatment. We take all major credit cards and cash. For patients without coverage, the in-house Membership Plan starts at $299 a year for children and $429 for adults.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shoreline Dental Studio from Mary Esther, and how do I get there?
Shoreline Dental Studio is about 3.5 miles from Mary Esther City Hall, usually a 9-minute drive. Take Hollywood Boulevard east, turn left on Beal Parkway (SR 189), then turn right on Walter Martin Rd NE. Patients who want a dentist in Mary Esther, FL with a short, simple drive will find us at 34 Walter Martin Rd NE.
Why do my teeth feel sensitive to cold drinks?
Cold sensitivity usually means the inner layer of the tooth is less protected than it should be. Worn enamel, receding gums, a cavity, a cracked tooth or an old filling that is leaking can all cause it. Dr. Dubois can find the cause at an exam, and the fix may be as simple as a fluoride treatment.
Why am I getting more cavities as I get older?
Several changes add up with age. Many common medications cause dry mouth, which leaves teeth with less saliva to protect them, and receding gums expose softer root surfaces. Older fillings can also wear or leak at the edges. Regular checkups help Dr. Dubois spot these problems early and suggest fluoride or repairs before they grow.
Should I replace a missing tooth with a bridge or an implant?
Either can work, and the better choice depends on the teeth next to the gap and the bone underneath it. A bridge anchors to neighboring teeth, while an implant replaces the root on its own. Dr. Dubois compares both after an exam and imaging, then explains the time, cost and upkeep of each.
What forms of payment do you accept?
The office accepts all major credit cards and cash. Patients with insurance can also have the team file claims on their behalf, and anyone without coverage can join the in-house Membership Plan. For larger treatment that insurance will not cover, Cherry financing is available, so patients can choose the option that fits their budget.
Schedule Your Visit from Mary Esther
From a routine cleaning to a cracked tooth that can't wait, help is only a short drive along Hollywood Boulevard. Call 850-318-3823 to see a dentist in Mary Esther, FL patients can reach in minutes. Explore other nearby communities on our Areas We Serve page or return to our Dentist Fort Walton Beach, FL homepage.