Convenient Access from Wright
Beal Parkway runs almost straight from Wright to Shoreline Dental Studio in Fort Walton Beach, a trip of about 9 minutes. Parents hunting for a dentist near Wright get one dentist, Dr. Ashley Dubois, who sees children, teens and adults in the same office. Appointments run Monday through Thursday, with a 7:00 AM start on Thursdays.
From Wright Elementary School, follow West Sunset Boulevard to Lang Road, then turn onto Beal Parkway (SR 189) and stay on it heading south for roughly 2.6 miles. A left onto Walter Martin Rd NE brings you to the practice at 34 Walter Martin Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, about 3.4 miles door to door. Beal Parkway is a busy commercial corridor, so rush hour can add a few minutes.
Walter Martin Rd NE is the short connector between Beal Parkway and Eglin Parkway (SR 85), and the office sits closer to the Eglin Parkway end, right by Uptown Station and the post office. Pull up turn-by-turn directions on Google Maps before your first visit. Families in nearby Ocean City and Cinco Bayou reach us by way of Eglin Parkway instead.
Family Dental Care Built Around Busy Wright Households
Wright is an unincorporated community in Okaloosa County, a census-designated place of about 5.5 square miles stretched along Beal Parkway and Racetrack Road. It is also the biggest place in this corner of the county, with more than 26,000 residents at the 2020 census. That makes it larger than Fort Walton Beach itself, even though Wright Elementary's own mailing address reads Fort Walton Beach.
It is a young community, too. The median age sits in the mid-30s, and more than a quarter of Wright households are raising children under 18. Weekday mornings revolve around school drop-off at Wright Elementary School on Lang Road, while Pryor Middle and Choctawhatchee High, the county's only International Baccalaureate Diploma school, sit a little east inside Fort Walton Beach.
A household like that needs a dental office that can see everyone without sending kids one way and parents another. At Shoreline Dental Studio, the same dentist checks a toddler's first teeth, a teenager's bite and a parent's worn filling. Families keep one set of records, one point of contact and one familiar face in the chair.
Dr. Dubois opened the office in 2022, and small touches help nervous kids settle in, from blankets and neck pillows to personalized music, while parents can grab a coffee from the coffee bar.
Kids' Teeth, Checkups and Habits: Notes for Wright Parents
Most children's dental problems start small. A spot of decay between two back teeth rarely hurts at first, which is why regular cleanings and exams matter so much during the elementary and middle-school years. Catching a cavity early usually means a small filling rather than a bigger repair later.
Digital x-rays use less radiation than older film, which many parents appreciate when a child needs images. The practice also uses Pearl AI-assisted diagnostics, software that helps Dr. Dubois review those images closely. Intraoral cameras let kids and parents see exactly what she sees on the screen.
Some children dread the dentist before they ever sit down. For them, the practice offers nitrous oxide, along with a calm, unhurried pace. Teens who want straighter teeth can start Invisalign with an iTero digital scan instead of a tray of impression putty.
Sticky snacks, sports drinks and bedtime juice are the usual culprits behind cavities in school-age kids. Water between meals, brushing twice a day and flossing once a day still do most of the work at home. Families who keep that routine and visit on schedule usually see fewer surprises at checkups.
Parents deserve the same attention. Adults in a young household often put their own care last, and a cracked filling or a sore spot on the gums can sit for months. Oral cancer screenings are part of adult care here, and Dr. Dubois can repair older fillings or worn teeth before small problems grow.
Dental Services for Families Who Want a Dentist Near Wright
Pediatric Dentistry
Children get gentle checkups, cleanings, fluoride treatments and fillings. Nitrous oxide is available for kids who feel anxious, so a first visit can be a calm one.
Family Dentistry
Parents and kids can keep their care under one roof, with routine exams, cleanings and oral cancer screenings for adults. One dentist knows the whole family's history from visit to visit.
Invisalign
Clear aligners straighten teeth without brackets or wires, which suits busy teens and parents alike. Treatment starts with an iTero digital scan rather than messy impressions.
Emergency Dentistry
A chipped front tooth at recess or a sudden toothache at dinner calls for a quick look. Call the office and the team will arrange a same-day evaluation for a dental emergency whenever possible.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation help anxious patients of any age get through needed care. Parents who have put off their own treatment for years often find this makes the first step easier.
New to the practice and facing a toothache without insurance? The $59 Emergency Exam & X-Ray is open to new and uninsured patients only. It covers a focused emergency exam, any x-rays needed and clear treatment recommendations, so a parent knows the options and costs before deciding on next steps. Cherry financing can help with treatment that insurance doesn't cover.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Ashley Dubois
Dr. Ashley Dubois grew up in Fort Walton Beach, and today she is raising three children of her own here, along with the family's hound dog, Louie. Her training includes a DDS from New York University in 2015 and an AEGD residency at the Orlando VA Medical Center.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Uninsured kids 12 and younger can join the Membership Plan for $299 a year, which covers two cleanings, two exams, two fluoride treatments, x-rays and 15% off other treatment. Parents have an adult plan at $429 a year. Families with insurance get claims filed for them and a cost breakdown before treatment begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shoreline Dental Studio from Wright, and how do I get there?
The drive from Wright Elementary School is about 3.4 miles and takes roughly 9 minutes. You take Lang Road to Beal Parkway (SR 189), head south, then turn left on Walter Martin Rd NE. Families looking for a dentist near Wright find us at 34 Walter Martin Rd NE, close to Uptown Station.
Is there a dental plan for children who don't have insurance?
Yes. The Child Membership Plan costs $299 a year for kids 12 and younger. It includes two cleanings, two exams, two fluoride treatments, one emergency exam with x-rays, one set of routine x-rays and 15% off other treatment. There are no deductibles, yearly maximums or waiting periods to worry about.
What can you do for a child who is scared of the dentist?
Nitrous oxide is available for nervous children, and it helps many kids relax during a cleaning or filling. The team also takes time to explain each step, lets children see their teeth on the intraoral camera and keeps the pace unhurried. Comfort extras like blankets and personalized music help too.
Do you use digital scans instead of impressions for Invisalign?
Yes. Invisalign treatment begins with an iTero digital scan, so there is no tray of impression putty to bite into. The scan builds a 3D model of the teeth on screen in a few minutes. Teens and adults can see that model during the visit and talk through their goals with Dr. Dubois.
Do cavities in baby teeth really need fillings?
Often, yes. Baby teeth hold space for the adult teeth coming in behind them and help children chew and speak, so decay that spreads can cause pain or infection. Dr. Dubois checks how deep the cavity is and how long the tooth will stay, then walks parents through the options before anything is done.
Schedule Your Visit from Wright
Whether it's a first checkup for your youngest or a long-overdue cleaning for you, our team is ready to help. Call 850-318-3823 to book with a dentist near Wright. You can also browse every community on our Areas We Serve page or visit our Dentist Fort Walton Beach, FL homepage.