Convenient Access from Shalimar
Residents looking for a dentist in Shalimar, FL can be at Shoreline Dental Studio about 6 minutes after leaving Town Hall. The office is in Fort Walton Beach, straight down Eglin Parkway with just two turns along the way. Dr. Ashley Dubois provides restorative, implant, emergency and family care Monday through Thursday, including 7 AM starts on Thursdays.
Shalimar Town Hall is at 2 Cherokee Road, beside Cherokee Park. Go north a short way on Cherokee Road, turn left onto Eglin Parkway (SR 85) and follow it southwest for about 2.7 miles. Turn right on Walter Martin Rd NE, and you will reach 34 Walter Martin Rd NE in about a tenth of a mile, 2.9 miles from your start. Save our pin from Google Maps and the trip needs no further planning.
Look for us on the short connector between Eglin Parkway and Beal Parkway, near the post office and Uptown Station. Eglin Parkway is the area's main north-south corridor, and it fills up at rush hour, so allow a little extra time then. Patients from Lake Lorraine and Ocean City share much of this same parkway route.
Trusted, Steady Care for a Small Bayside Town
Shalimar is one of the smallest municipalities in Okaloosa County, a town of 0.29 square miles with 737 residents at the 2020 census. It sits on Choctawhatchee Bay and Garnier's Bayou, which explains the town motto: "By the Beautiful Water." Eglin Parkway runs through town as its main commercial corridor.
The town's roots are tied to the base next door. Developer Clifford Meigs platted the land in 1943 and 1944, first as "Port Dixie," to house officers stationed at nearby Eglin Field. A post office opened on July 1, 1943, and the town incorporated in June 1947. Shalimar still sits immediately south of Eglin Air Force Base.
Those base ties mean many households here balance military schedules, civilian base jobs and family life. A single dentist who knows your history, rather than a rotating cast, makes care easier to keep consistent when schedules get complicated. The Thursday 7 AM start lets many people finish a visit before a duty day begins.
Shalimar's boundaries are tighter than many people assume. Neighborhoods with a Shalimar mailing address, including Lake Lorraine, are not actually part of the town. Within its limits are Cherokee Park, Town Hall and Clifford Meigs Middle School, with Pope Field beside it.
Keeping Your Natural Teeth Strong in Shalimar
A missing tooth is easy to ignore when it sits out of sight. A gap left open can let neighboring teeth drift, change your bite and make chewing harder on the other side. Replacing a tooth sooner keeps those changes from adding up.
Several replacement options exist, each with its own strengths. A dental bridge anchors a false tooth to the teeth on either side. An implant replaces the root as well as the crown. For several missing teeth, dentures restore a full smile, and immediate dentures can be placed the same day remaining teeth are extracted.
The office has CBCT 3D imaging along with digital x-rays. A 3D scan shows bone, nerves and sinuses in a way flat x-rays cannot, which is useful information before implant work.
Gum health is the foundation under all of it. Gums that bleed, recede or feel tender can loosen teeth over time if left untreated. Regular cleanings, and closer maintenance when needed, protect both natural teeth and any restorations you already have.
Longer restorative visits are easier when you feel at ease. Shoreline Dental Studio offers nitrous oxide and oral sedation for patients who feel nervous in the chair. The comfort menu adds neck pillows, blankets, personalized music and a coffee bar. Many people find that a calmer visit makes it easier to finish a treatment plan they have put off for years.
Restorative and Family Services for Patients Seeking a Dentist in Shalimar, FL
Restorative Dentistry
Cracked, worn or decayed teeth can be rebuilt with fillings, crowns and bridges. Repairing a tooth early is usually simpler than waiting until it breaks. Shalimar patients get a clear plan and cost breakdown before anything starts.
Dental Implants
An implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up, so it does not lean on neighboring teeth. Dr. Dubois trained extensively in implant surgery and restoration during her residency. It is a long-term option worth discussing if you have a gap.
Emergency Dentistry
Toothaches, broken teeth and swelling call for prompt attention. Shoreline Dental Studio offers same-day evaluation for dental emergencies. The straight parkway drive from Shalimar gets you in the chair quickly.
Family Dentistry
Parents, children and grandparents can all be seen in one office. Middle schoolers, retirees and everyone in between get the same steady attention. One practice keeps the whole family's records together.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Ashley Dubois
After dental school, Dr. Ashley Dubois completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Orlando VA Medical Center, caring for America's veterans. The residency included extensive training in implant surgery and restoration, periodontal surgery and prosthodontics. She brought those skills home to the Emerald Coast when she opened her practice in 2022.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Every treatment plan comes with a detailed cost breakdown from the insurance team, which works with a multitude of providers. Patients without coverage can join the adult Membership Plan for $429 a year, which includes preventive visits plus 10% off dental implants. Cherry financing helps with costs insurance doesn't cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shoreline Dental Studio from Shalimar, and how do I get there?
The office is 2.9 miles from Shalimar Town Hall, about a 6-minute drive. Take Cherokee Road to Eglin Parkway (SR 85), follow it southwest, then turn right on Walter Martin Rd NE. Many people searching for a dentist in Shalimar, FL find this one-road trip easy to fit into a morning.
Do I need to replace a missing back tooth?
Usually, yes. Back teeth handle most of your chewing, and a gap lets the teeth around it tip or drift over time. That can change your bite and make cleaning harder. An implant, a bridge or a partial denture can fill the space, and Dr. Dubois will explain which option suits your mouth and budget.
Is Dr. Dubois a member of any implant organizations?
Yes, Dr. Dubois is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, known as FICOI. Her AEGD residency also included extensive training in implant surgery and restoration. She also keeps learning through Clinical Mastery Series courses in functional smile design, and implant care at the practice runs from placing the post through the final crown.
How do I care for a dental bridge?
Care for a bridge much like natural teeth, with one extra step. Brush twice a day and clean under the false tooth daily with a floss threader, water flosser or small brush, because food collects there. Regular cleanings and exams let Dr. Dubois check the supporting teeth and gums, which keep the bridge stable over time.
Will I know what my insurance covers before treatment starts?
Yes, you receive a detailed cost breakdown before treatment begins. The insurance team checks your benefits, processes claims for you and works to help you get the most from your plan. If part of the cost falls outside coverage, Cherry financing and all major credit cards are available, so you can plan ahead.
Schedule Your Visit from Shalimar
If you have been searching for a dentist in Shalimar, FL, our office is just down Eglin Parkway. Call 850-318-3823 to book with Dr. Dubois. Browse all the communities we serve on our areas we serve page, or learn more about the practice on our Dentist Fort Walton Beach, FL homepage.