Convenient Access from Navarre
Let's be upfront: Shoreline Dental Studio is not around the corner from Navarre. Our office is in Fort Walton Beach, a drive of about 28 minutes east along the coast, and it is worth the trip for families who want one dentist, early Thursday starts and a calm, comfortable office. Plenty of people searching for a dentist near Navarre already head east for work or errands, which makes our location an easy add-on to a day that is already planned.
From Navarre Park on Navarre Parkway (US 98), drive east on US 98 for about 14 miles, past Hurlburt Field and through Mary Esther. The highway becomes Miracle Strip Parkway as it enters Fort Walton Beach. Turn left onto Beal Parkway (SR 189), head north, then turn right onto Walter Martin Rd NE to reach 34 Walter Martin Rd NE, near the Post Office and Uptown Station.
The whole trip is roughly 16.3 miles on one main road, with no tolls. Shoreline Dental Studio on Google Maps will give you live directions from your driveway. Along the way you pass two other communities we serve, Hurlburt Field and Mary Esther.
The Case for Driving East from Navarre
Navarre is an unincorporated community in Santa Rosa County, set mostly on the Fairpoint Peninsula with Santa Rosa Sound to the south. It is centered on US 98 and SR 87 and is part of the Pensacola metro area, about 25 miles east of Pensacola. It is a major bedroom community for military personnel, federal civil servants, defense contractors and retirees.
That commuting pattern is the reason a Fort Walton Beach office can make sense. If you already drive toward Hurlburt Field or into town several days a week, a dental visit becomes one more stop on a familiar route rather than a separate outing. Pairing a checkup with a shift, a shopping trip or a school pickup keeps the half-hour drive from feeling like extra time.
Families with kids benefit most from planning ahead. About a quarter of the community is under 18, so many households are juggling several schedules. Booking two or three family members back to back means one drive covers everyone's cleanings, and our Thursday hours start at 7:00 AM for those who want to be done before the day gets going.
School calendars shape when families can make the drive. Summer break and school holidays are natural times to book children's checkups, while a Thursday 7:00 AM slot suits parents who need to be at work by mid-morning. Planning the next visit before you leave saves a phone call later.
Making a Longer Trip Count for Your Dental Health
When an office sits half an hour away, preventive care is what saves you the most trips. Regular cleanings and exams let Dr. Dubois catch a small cavity or early gum irritation before it turns into an urgent visit. Digital x-rays help her see problems early, and iTero scanning means no messy impressions when you need a crown or aligners.
Technology helps, too. Pearl is an AI-assisted diagnostic tool our office uses alongside digital x-rays, giving Dr. Dubois an added layer of review when she studies your images. If something breaks between visits, call right away; our team will work to arrange a same-day evaluation for the dental emergency.
Comfort makes a longer drive easier to justify, too. Our comfort menu includes neck pillows, blankets, personalized music and a coffee bar. For patients who feel anxious, nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available, and nitrous oxide is offered to nervous children as well.
The beach life here is part of what makes the area special. The Navarre Beach Fishing Pier stretches 1,545 feet, the longest on the Gulf of Mexico, and the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center draws visitors of all ages. Just west of the beach, the Gulf Islands National Seashore protects a long stretch of Santa Rosa Island.
The community's name has an unusual origin. Colonel Guy Wyman's wife, Noelle, a French nurse he met during World War I, named their holdings after the Navarre region near the border of Spain and France. Wyman platted the town in 1925.
Services Worth the Trip for Anyone Seeking a Dentist Near Navarre
Family Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and preventive care for parents and children, scheduled together when possible. One office keeps the whole family's records in one place.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers and smile makeovers for a confident beach-season smile. Dr. Dubois earned an Honors clinical concentration in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University.
Pediatric Dentistry
Gentle, upbeat visits for kids, with nitrous oxide available for children who feel uneasy. Pairing a child's checkup with a parent's saves a second drive down US 98.
Emergency Dentistry
A knocked tooth on the sand or a sudden ache is stressful from half an hour away. Call as soon as it happens, and our team will work to arrange a same-day evaluation for the emergency.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation help nervous patients feel more at ease. Mention sedation when you book so our team can plan your visit around it.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Ashley Dubois
Dr. Ashley Dubois grew up in Fort Walton Beach and is proud to call the Emerald Coast home. She opened Shoreline Dental Studio in 2022 after earning her dental degree at New York University. Outside the office she is a mom of three, and the family spends plenty of time outdoors with their hound dog, Louie.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Our insurance team works with a multitude of providers, processes your claims and helps you get the most from your benefits. You receive a detailed cost breakdown before treatment begins. We also accept all major credit cards and cash, and Cherry financing can cover care your insurance does not.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shoreline Dental Studio from Navarre, and how do I get there?
It is a longer drive of about 16.3 miles from Navarre Park, typically around 28 minutes. Head east on US 98 past Hurlburt Field and through Mary Esther, then turn left on Beal Parkway and right on Walter Martin Rd NE. Families looking for a dentist near Navarre can make the whole trip on one main road, with no tolls.
How much time should I allow for a morning appointment in summer?
Allow extra time beyond the usual 28-minute drive, because summer traffic adds to it. US 98 is the one main route east, and it slows with beach traffic and at Hurlburt Field shift changes. For a 7:00 AM Thursday visit, a generous cushion means you arrive relaxed rather than rushed.
What comfort options can I request during my visit?
You can ask for a neck pillow, a blanket and your own choice of music, and the coffee bar is open to patients. If dental visits make you anxious, nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available. Mention your preferences when you book, so our team can have everything ready when you arrive.
Can a small cavity wait until my next scheduled visit?
Usually not for long. A small cavity can often be treated with a simple filling, but decay keeps spreading and can reach deeper layers of the tooth, which leads to larger repairs such as a crown. Because the drive from Navarre takes about half an hour, fixing a cavity early saves you extra trips and more involved treatment later.
How many cleanings does the adult membership plan include?
Two cleanings a year. The adult plan costs $429 annually and also includes two exams, two oral cancer screenings, two fluoride treatments, one emergency exam with x-rays and one set of routine x-rays. Members get 15% off other treatment and 10% off orthodontics and dental implants, with no deductibles, yearly maximums or waiting periods.
Schedule Your Visit from Navarre
A half-hour drive east can bring the whole family a dental home with early Thursday hours and one familiar dentist. If you are ready to try a dentist near Navarre who is worth the trip, call 850-318-3823, see every community on our Areas We Serve page, or visit our Dentist Fort Walton Beach, FL homepage.