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FDOH Walton County Dental

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The Florida Department of Health in Walton County provides dental services to children. 
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We recognize the need for children’s dental services.  The goal of our dental clinic is to provide oral health services to the underserved population in Walton County with primary focus on children.   

Our dental team consists of dentists, dental assistants, and other professionally trained staff. 

Location
Florida Department of Health in Walton County
Dental Clinic
362 State Highway 83
DeFuniak Springs, FL  32433 

Call 850-892-8686 to make an appointment!

HOURS
Monday – Thursday (closed on Friday)
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

We accept DentaQuest, Medicaid, Liberty, Sunshine Health, CMS  & Florida Healthy Kids insurance. 
Please call to inquire regarding other insurances.

 Services provided:  cleanings, complete oral exams, fillings, sealants, extractions, X-rays, fluoride treatments, pulpotomy, stainless steel crowns and unilateral space maintainers. 

  • Cleanings (prophylaxis) –   removal of plaque and calculus from the teeth and beneath the gum line; includes scaling, polishing and oral hygiene instructions

  • X-rays – of the root (periapical), upper and lower jaw (panoramic), and back teeth (bitewing)

  • Sealants – a thin, resin film painted on the chewing surfaces of permanent back teeth to prevent decay

  • Fluoride varnish treatment – concentrated form of fluoride applied to the surfaces of teeth

  • Fillings (restorations) – a material is used to restore the function and integrity of a decaying or traumatized tooth

  • Extractions – removal of unrepairable teeth

  • Pulpotomy –  removal of the blood vessels and nerves (dental pulp) inside an infected tooth

  • Stainless steel crowns – metal  covers for severely decayed or damaged teeth

  • Unilateral space maintainers – will hold the space for a permanent tooth; used when a primary tooth is lost due to accident or decay