Orthodontist Joins Coast Dental in Riverview

News Report

Patients in Riverview have a new option for affordable braces now that orthodontist Lauren Lockhart, DDS, has joined Coast Dental, 10625 Big Bend Rd.

Lockhart accepts most dental insurance and offers free consultations. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children first consult an orthodontist at age 7. For a limited time, Lockhart is offering adults and teens special savings on both traditional metal braces and near-invisible braces with clear brackets. Monthly payments start at $99 with $199 down on a 24-month treatment program. For offer details and appointments, visit CoastDentalOrtho.com.

CoastDentalOrtho.com is a one-stop teen-friendly resource for information about orthodontics. The website engages visitors with videos, diagrams, photos and text to take the mystery out of the complex topic of orthodontics. Visitors can learn about Dr. Lockhart, indications for orthodontic treatment, treatment options, and payment plans, and download money-saving coupons. They can even use a cool tool to see how their smile will look with colored bands that let them show off school spirit or support for athletic teams.  

Dr. Lockhart offers traditional braces, near-invisible braces and invisible braces to correct a variety of orthodontic problems including crowding, crossbite, open bite, protruding teeth, teeth that erupted in the wrong place, gaps between teeth and jaw misalignment.

She earned her dental degree at the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, and completed a residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville.  Dr. Lockhart earned an undergraduate degree at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, National Dental Association and American Association of Women Dentists. She is fluent in English and French. Before joining Coast Dental, she practiced in Ohio.

Dr. Lockhart will be coordinating orthodontic care with all general dentists and is treating patients at eight Coast Dental locations.

Call 813-549-0931.