Convenient Access from Ocean City
Ocean City families can reach Shoreline Dental Studio in about 5 minutes with a single long stretch of Eglin Parkway. For anyone wanting a dentist near Ocean City, the office sits just to the south in Fort Walton Beach, past the town of Cinco Bayou. Dr. Ashley Dubois cares for children, teens and adults there from Monday through Thursday, so one practice can handle the whole household.
Starting at Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District Station 1, 233 Racetrack Rd NE, take Racetrack Road (SR 188) southeast for just over half a mile. Turn right onto Eglin Parkway (SR 85) and stay on it heading south for nearly two miles, through Cinco Bayou. Turn right onto Walter Martin Rd NE, and number 34 is about a tenth of a mile in. The 2.5-mile trip is simple enough to make on autopilot, and our listing on Google Maps shows the final turn.
The building is on the short piece of Walter Martin Rd NE that joins Eglin Parkway and Beal Parkway, close to the post office and Uptown Station. Expect Eglin Parkway to slow down at rush hour. If you know the area, you may also find our pages for Cinco Bayou and Wright, the communities on either side, useful for friends and relatives.
Why Ocean City Families Keep Their Checkups Close
Ocean City is an unincorporated community in Okaloosa County, counted as a census-designated place with 6,314 residents in 2020, up from 5,550 in 2010. It spreads north from the Cinco Bayou waterway, and almost a quarter of its 2.05 square miles is water. Eglin Parkway runs north and south through it, while Racetrack Road carries traffic east and west.
This is not Ocean City, Maryland or New Jersey; it is a largely residential Florida Panhandle community. The local fire district describes the area as primarily residential with a military presence, and Stillwell Park sits inside the community.
Residents built much of the local civic life themselves. The Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District was formed in July 1962 by people living north of Fort Walton Beach. Its first pumper reportedly sat under an oak tree at Racetrack Road and what was then Eglin Highway.
Wright lies to the west, Fort Walton Beach to the north and Cinco Bayou across the water to the south, so the community feels like part of a larger whole. Even so, the community has its own identity and shares a fire district with Wright. For dental care, that means everything you need is a short drive away rather than across the county.
Growing Smiles: What Ocean City Parents Should Know
Choctawhatchee High School and Pryor Middle School sit just west of the community near Racetrack Road, and many households here plan around the school calendar. Back-to-school season is a natural reminder to book checkups. Planning a few weeks ahead gives you more choice of times.
Children's teeth need attention well before the permanent set arrives. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth and help with speech and chewing. Regular visits, fluoride and good brushing habits at home all help keep early decay from turning into a toothache.
Snacks and drinks matter as much as brushing. Sports drinks, juice and sticky snacks after practice keep teeth coated in sugar. Water between meals and a quick brush before bed protect enamel more than any single product can.
For tweens and teens, small cavities caught early can usually be repaired with simple dental fillings. Waiting until a tooth hurts often means a larger repair. A checkup every six months keeps those surprises rare.
Parents often put their own care last. A cracked filling or a sore tooth ignored for months tends to turn into a bigger repair. The Thursday 7 AM start is especially useful for working parents who want to finish before the office day begins.
Family Services for Patients Seeking a Dentist Near Ocean City
Family Dentistry
Parents and kids can see the same dentist, which keeps records, reminders and habits consistent. Cleanings, exams and fluoride treatments are the backbone of this care. Ocean City households save trips by lining up their visits through one office.
Pediatric Dentistry
Young patients get a calm, friendly introduction to the dental chair. Nitrous oxide is available for nervous children. Early visits help kids get used to checkups before any problem shows up.
Restorative Dentistry
When decay or a crack weakens a tooth, fillings, crowns and bridges bring back strength and function. Adults in Ocean City who have put off a repair can get a clear plan and cost estimate first. Treating a problem early keeps it smaller.
Emergency Dentistry
A fall at the park or a hard knock during a game can chip or loosen a tooth. Shoreline Dental Studio provides same-day evaluation for dental emergencies. Being just down the parkway gets help started quickly.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Ashley Dubois
Dr. Ashley Dubois is married and a mother of three. She continues her training through Clinical Mastery Series courses in functional smile design. That steady learning shapes how she cares for every age group who comes in from Ocean City.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
The insurance team files claims on your behalf and works to help you get your maximum benefits. Families without coverage can use the Membership Plan, where the child plan costs $299 a year for kids 12 and younger. It includes two cleanings, two exams, two fluoride treatments, an emergency exam with x-rays and a set of routine x-rays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shoreline Dental Studio from Ocean City, and how do I get there?
From Fire Station 1 on Racetrack Road, the office is 2.5 miles away, roughly 5 minutes by car. Follow Racetrack Road (SR 188) to Eglin Parkway (SR 85), head south and turn onto Walter Martin Rd NE. Families who want a dentist near Ocean City appreciate that it is one straight run with only a couple of turns.
When should my child have a first dental visit?
Most dental groups recommend a first visit by a child's first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming in. That early appointment is short and gentle. It lets the dentist check how teeth are developing, spot early decay and give parents practical tips on brushing, teething and bottle or sippy-cup habits.
Do you offer fluoride treatments for kids?
Yes, fluoride treatments are part of preventive care for children at Shoreline Dental Studio. Fluoride strengthens enamel and helps teeth resist the acids that cause cavities. Families on the child Membership Plan receive two fluoride treatments each year, along with two cleanings and two exams, at no extra charge beyond the yearly fee.
What should I do if my child knocks out a permanent tooth?
Call the office right away, because a knocked-out permanent tooth has the best chance of saving when treated quickly. Pick it up by the crown, not the root, and rinse it gently if dirty. Keep it moist in milk or inside the cheek if your child is old enough, then come in for a same-day evaluation.
What are the early signs of a cavity?
Early cavities often have no symptoms at all, which is why regular checkups matter. When signs do appear, they include sensitivity to sweets or cold, a brown or white spot on the tooth, or food catching in one place. Pain usually means the decay has grown deeper, so a prompt visit is worth booking.
Schedule Your Visit from Ocean City
Book the whole family with a dentist near Ocean City who is just down Eglin Parkway. Call 850-318-3823 to set up checkups with Dr. Dubois. Find nearby communities on our areas we serve page, visit the Dentist Fort Walton Beach, FL homepage, or read the Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District history for a look back at the community.