Convenient Access from Downtown Fort Walton Beach
A lunch hour is plenty of time to get from City Hall to Shoreline Dental Studio, since the drive takes about 4 minutes. If you work or live along the waterfront and want a dentist near Downtown Fort Walton Beach, our office is just up Beal Parkway near Uptown Station, in the same city. Dr. Ashley Dubois offers cosmetic, Invisalign, restorative and emergency care Monday through Thursday.
Leaving Fort Walton Beach City Hall at 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, follow Saint Mary Avenue SW to Miracle Strip Parkway (US 98) and turn left. After roughly four-tenths of a mile, turn left onto Beal Parkway (SR 189) and head north for about 0.8 mile. Turn right onto Walter Martin Rd NE, and 34 Walter Martin Rd NE is about a quarter mile ahead, 1.6 miles in all. Open our location in Google Maps to send the route to your phone.
We sit on the short stretch of Walter Martin Rd NE between Beal Parkway and Eglin Parkway, close to the post office and Uptown Station. US 98 and Beal Parkway both carry heavy traffic at rush hour, so allow a few extra minutes then. Our neighbors in Cinco Bayou are a little farther north, and patients on Okaloosa Island cross the Brooks Bridge into downtown on their way to us.
Dental Care That Fits a Downtown Workday
Downtown is the historic and civic heart of Fort Walton Beach, stretched along US 98 on the north shore of Santa Rosa Sound. City Hall, the public library and the Heritage Park & Cultural Center all sit within a few blocks of one another. Office workers, shoppers, museum visitors and nearby residents all pass through on a typical weekday.
Fort Walton Beach counted 20,922 residents at the 2020 census, making it one of the larger cities in Okaloosa County. Its economy leans on Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and tourism, so the downtown crowd mixes base families, visitors and longtime locals. US 98 links the city with Mary Esther to the west and Destin to the east.
Most of those people share the same problem with dental care: the workday. A practice this close turns a cleaning into something you can fit between meetings instead of a half-day errand. The Thursday 7 AM start goes further, letting early risers finish a visit before many downtown offices open.
Hours are Monday through Wednesday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and Thursday, 7 AM to 3 PM. Booking two or three visits ahead keeps routine care from slipping when a busy season at work arrives.
Smile Questions Downtown Professionals Often Bring Us
People who spend their days meeting clients or customers tend to notice their smile more. Coffee, tea and the occasional glass of red wine leave stains over time, and older fillings or chipped edges show up in photos. Cosmetic care is often the first thing downtown patients ask about once their routine checkup is done.
Zoom whitening is the fastest route to a brighter shade, with visible improvement the same day. For deeper changes in shape, size or color, porcelain veneers cover the front surface of teeth with thin, custom-made shells. Dr. Dubois earned an Honors clinical concentration in Aesthetic Dentistry, and she keeps studying functional smile design.
Straightening is the other common request. Invisalign uses clear aligners rather than metal brackets, which suits adults who would rather not wear visible braces at work. The office records your bite with an iTero digital scanner instead of a tray of messy impression material.
Desk habits matter as much as cosmetic choices. Sipping sweetened coffee or soda across a long afternoon keeps teeth bathed in sugar and acid for hours. Drinking it in one sitting, then rinsing with water, gives enamel a chance to recover. Sugar-free gum after lunch helps too when brushing at work isn't practical.
A little local history makes the area worth a lunchtime stroll, too. The Indian Temple Mound Museum opened in 1962 as the first municipally owned and operated museum in Florida, and the Fort Walton Mound beside it is a National Historic Landmark. The town was called Camp Walton before it took the name Fort Walton Beach in 1953.
On the water, The Landing reopened in April 2026 after a multi-year renovation, with a new boardwalk, a covered stage and a fishing pier on Santa Rosa Sound. It hosts concerts and farmers markets that already bring plenty of locals downtown. Our office is a quick hop north when a trip downtown needs to include a dental visit.
Services From a Dentist Near Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Emergency Dentistry
A cracked tooth before a big presentation or a throbbing ache at your desk needs fast help. The practice offers same-day evaluation for dental emergencies. Being this close to downtown means you can often get here on a short break.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers and smile makeovers can refresh a smile that has dulled over the years. Dr. Dubois plans each change around your face and bite, not a one-size template. A plan can start with a single concern and grow from there.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges restore teeth that decay or wear has weakened. Repairing a damaged tooth early usually keeps the treatment smaller. You hear about every option and its cost before anything starts.
Invisalign
Clear aligners straighten teeth gradually and come out for meals and brushing. Progress checks happen along the way, and a short drive up Beal Parkway keeps them easy to fit around a desk job. Digital iTero scans replace goopy impressions.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Ashley Dubois
Dr. Ashley Dubois, DDS, FICOI studied Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida and earned a Master's in Medical Sciences at the University of South Florida. She received her dental degree from New York University in 2015, with Honors in Aesthetic Dentistry. She then came back to her hometown on the Emerald Coast.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Before treatment begins, the insurance team gives you a detailed breakdown of what your plan should cover and what remains. The practice accepts all major credit cards and cash. For larger work outside your benefits, Cherry financing can spread the cost over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shoreline Dental Studio from Downtown Fort Walton Beach, and how do I get there?
It is 1.6 miles from City Hall, about 4 minutes by car. Take Miracle Strip Parkway (US 98) east, Beal Parkway (SR 189) north and Walter Martin Rd NE east to the office. That short trip is why many workers looking for a dentist near Downtown Fort Walton Beach book visits around their lunch break.
Will whitening change the color of my crowns or fillings?
No, whitening only lightens natural tooth enamel, so crowns, veneers and fillings keep their current shade. If an older restoration sits on a front tooth, it may look darker once the teeth around it brighten. Dr. Dubois can plan Zoom whitening first and then match any replacement restoration to your new color.
Do coffee and tea stain teeth permanently?
No, most coffee and tea stains sit on or just below the enamel surface and can be lifted. Regular cleanings remove a good share of surface staining. Deeper discoloration usually responds well to professional whitening such as Zoom. Drinking through a straw and rinsing with water afterward slows new stains from building up between visits.
Do you offer porcelain veneers?
Yes, porcelain veneers are part of the cosmetic care Dr. Dubois provides. Veneers are thin shells bonded to the front of teeth to change their shape, length or color. She trained with Honors in Aesthetic Dentistry at NYU, and a consultation shows whether veneers, whitening or another option fits your goals best.
Can I get to the office by public bus?
Yes, the office is near a public transit hub. The City of Fort Walton Beach says five transit routes cross the city, with a transfer station at Uptown Station on SR 85. Uptown Station is a short distance from our building on Walter Martin Rd NE, which makes transit a practical option for patients without a car.
Schedule Your Visit from Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Whether it's a cleaning, a whiter smile or a tooth that suddenly hurts, a dentist near Downtown Fort Walton Beach is only minutes away. Call 850-318-3823 to set up a time with Dr. Dubois. You can see every community we welcome on our areas we serve page, read about the practice on our Dentist Fort Walton Beach, FL homepage, or stop by the Fort Walton Beach Library downtown on your way.