Convenient Access from Niceville
Families who want a dentist in Niceville, FL, with room for both the kids and the grandparents will find Shoreline Dental Studio about 24 minutes away in Fort Walton Beach. Dr. Ashley Dubois leads the practice as its only dentist, caring for children's first checkups, adult cleanings, implants and dentures in one office. The drive runs along SR 85 for most of the way, so it stays simple even if you only make it a few times a year.
Leave Niceville City Hall at 208 North Partin Drive and head south on Partin Drive (SR 285), then turn right onto John Sims Parkway (SR 20) heading west. Bear right onto SR 85 south, which becomes Eglin Parkway as it passes Eglin's main base and continues through Shalimar and Ocean City. Once you reach Fort Walton Beach, turn right onto Walter Martin Rd NE; our office is at 34 Walter Martin Rd NE, close to the Post Office and Uptown Station.
Expect roughly 13.1 miles in all, and the route skips the Mid-Bay Bridge, so there are no tolls. SR 85 is a public state highway across the Eglin reservation, so no base gate is involved. To save the trip on your phone, view Shoreline Dental Studio on Google Maps. Patients also come to us from nearby Valparaiso and Eglin AFB.
Dental Care for Every Generation in Niceville
Niceville sits on Boggy Bayou, which opens into Choctawhatchee Bay, and it shares that shoreline with its twin city, Valparaiso. The town has been growing steadily, with its population rising by about a quarter between 2010 and 2020. Close to one in four residents is under 18, while roughly one in six is 65 or older.
That range of ages is exactly why a single family practice works well here. A parent can book a child's cleaning, their own checkup and a grandparent's denture adjustment with the same team and the same dentist. Fewer offices to track means fewer forms, fewer phone numbers and one dental history for the household.
The community has a long story behind its friendly name. It was known as Boggy when mail service began in 1868 and was renamed Niceville in 1910, with the new name chosen by the postmaster's daughter. Niceville joined the newly formed Okaloosa County in 1915, and Boggy Fest, once called the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival, still nods to those roots.
Healthy Smiles from Childhood to Retirement
Kids in Niceville stay busy with school, sports and time on the water. Regular checkups catch small cavities early, when a simple filling is all that is needed. For children who feel uneasy in the chair, nitrous oxide is available to help them relax, and our comfort menu adds touches like blankets and personalized music.
Older adults often face a different set of questions: a cracked molar, a missing tooth or a denture that no longer fits well. Dr. Dubois is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and she offers both implants and dentures, including immediate dentures placed the same day the remaining teeth are extracted. CBCT 3D imaging gives her a detailed view of bone and anatomy when planning implant care.
Students and staff at Northwest Florida State College, whose 264-acre main campus sits in Niceville, are welcome too. Our office hours run Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, which leaves room to schedule around classes or work. The college campus also holds the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, home to a 1,650-seat main stage.
When a tooth has a large filling or a crack, a crown can protect what remains. iTero digital scanning captures the tooth without impression putty, and Pearl AI-assisted diagnostics give Dr. Dubois another look at your x-rays. Those tools make it easier to show you why a crown or bridge is recommended before you agree to anything.
Between visits, local parks make it easy to stay active. Turkey Creek Park has a boardwalk along the creek plus swimming, canoeing, kayaking and tubing, as described on the City of Niceville's Turkey Creek Park page. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park lies just southeast of town.
Family and Implant Care for Those Comparing a Dentist in Niceville, FL
Pediatric Dentistry
Friendly checkups and cleanings that help children build good habits early. Nervous kids can receive nitrous oxide, and parents can book a child's visit alongside their own.
Dental Implants
A stable, natural-looking way to replace one tooth or several. Dr. Dubois holds an ICOI fellowship and trained in implant surgery and restoration during her residency.
Family Dentistry
Preventive care for every member of a Niceville household, from teens to grandparents. Exams, cleanings and screenings happen in one place with one dentist.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges that repair damage and restore a comfortable bite. Treatment plans come with a clear explanation of each option before work begins.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation help anxious adults get through longer appointments calmly, and nitrous oxide is available for nervous children. Ask about sedation when you book implant or restorative work.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Ashley Dubois
Dr. Ashley Dubois, DDS, FICOI, is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, which the practice describes as the largest dental implant education organization in the world. She completed her dental degree at New York University in 2015 and an AEGD residency at the Orlando VA Medical Center. Away from the office, she and her family enjoy the outdoors with their hound dog, Louie.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
No dental insurance? Our in-house Membership Plan costs $429 a year for adults and $299 for children 12 and younger, with cleanings, exams and x-rays included. For insured patients, our team files claims with a multitude of providers, and Cherry financing helps with care that insurance does not cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shoreline Dental Studio from Niceville, and how do I get there?
From Niceville City Hall, the office is about 13.1 miles away, a drive of roughly 24 minutes. Head south on Partin Drive, west on John Sims Parkway, then south on SR 85 (Eglin Parkway) to Walter Martin Rd NE. Anyone looking for a dentist in Niceville, FL, can make the trip toll-free, since the route does not use the Mid-Bay Bridge.
Are dental implants a good way to replace a missing tooth?
For many adults, yes. An implant replaces the tooth root as well as the crown, so it feels and functions much like a natural tooth. Dr. Dubois is an ICOI Fellow with residency training in implant surgery and restoration. A CBCT 3D scan and exam confirm whether your bone and gums can support an implant.
Can I get dentures the same day my teeth are removed?
Yes. Immediate dentures are placed on the same day the remaining teeth are extracted, so you do not have to go without teeth while your mouth heals. Dr. Dubois walks you through the extraction and denture steps in advance, so you know what to expect on the day of treatment.
Do you offer oral cancer screenings?
Yes. Oral cancer screenings are part of the care we provide, and our adult Membership Plan includes two each year. The periodontal membership option also includes two screenings a year. Dr. Dubois can fit a screening into a routine cleaning and exam visit, so it does not require a separate trip down SR 85.
How early should I leave Niceville for a 7:00 AM Thursday appointment?
Leave at least half an hour ahead, around 6:30 AM or a little earlier. The drive takes about 24 minutes when roads are clear, but traffic on SR 85 and Eglin Parkway builds at rush hour. Arriving a few minutes early also leaves time to settle in and grab a cup from our coffee bar.
Schedule Your Visit from Niceville
From a child's first cleaning to a new implant, care for the whole family is about 24 minutes down SR 85. If you have been searching for a dentist in Niceville, FL, who can see the whole family, call 850-318-3823, browse other communities on our Areas We Serve page, or start at our Dentist Fort Walton Beach, FL homepage.