Why Families Have Chosen Bayer & Curtis Since 1972
For more than 50 years, families throughout the Emerald Coast have trusted Bayer & Curtis Orthodontics for thoughtful care, honest guidance, and smiles built to last.
Around here, you’ll find plenty of smiles, laughter, and people who genuinely love what they do.
We treat our patients like family and believe orthodontic care should be every bit as rewarding as the smile itself.
A Hometown Practice That Knows You
Since Dr. Peter Bayer founded Bayer & Curtis Orthodontics in 1972, our practice has proudly called Fort Walton Beach home.
Today, his daughter, Dr. Leigh Curtis, continues that legacy of thoughtful, personalized care for generations of local families.
As a privately owned practice, relationships have always come first. We know our patients by name, celebrate life’s milestones together, and love welcoming familiar faces back through our doors.
Whether you’re a longtime local, an active-duty military family, or visiting the Emerald Coast, we’re always happy to help however we can.
Heart-Led Care Starts Here
To us, heart-led care means treating every patient the way we’d want our own family to be treated.
We take the time to truly listen, understand your goals, and answer every question honestly before recommending treatment.
Sometimes the right next step is beginning treatment. Other times, it’s simply continuing to watch your child’s growth until the time is right.
Every recommendation is made with the same question in mind: If this were my own child, what would I do?
Board-Certified Expertise & Smiles Built to Last
As an ABO-Board Certified orthodontist, Dr. Leigh Curtis combines advanced clinical expertise with meticulous treatment planning and a commitment to continuing education.
She carefully plans every treatment with long-term health, function, and stability in mind, taking a thoughtful, conservative approach that prioritizes lasting results over quick fixes.
The result is a healthy, functional, confident smile that’s designed to last for years to come.
The Same Friendly Faces Year After Year
Many of our team members have been part of the Bayer & Curtis family for decades, and many have also called the Emerald Coast home their entire lives.
Their joy is contagious, and it’s one of the reasons our office is filled with so much laughter, encouragement, and positive energy.
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Harold
Laura
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Nikki
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Giving Back is Part of Who We Are
Many of our team members have been part of the Bayer & Curtis family for decades, and many have also called the Emerald Coast home their entire lives.
We’re proud to support local schools, teachers, youth sports, first responders, and military families while volunteering through programs like Special Smiles®, Give Kids A Smile, Mission of Mercy, and Smiles Change Lives
We Don’t Stop Caring Once Treatment Ends
Our commitment to your smile doesn’t end the day your braces come off.
We’ll continue checking your retainers, monitoring your results, and working alongside your general dentist when needed to help protect your smile for years to come.
If questions come up after treatment, we’re always here to help. Our goal isn’t simply to finish treatment. It’s to help you enjoy a healthy, stable smile for years to come.
How Can We Make You Smile?
We’d love to meet you, hear your story, and help you achieve a smile you’ll love.
Schedule your complimentary consultation with our Fort Walton Beach orthodontic office and let us show you how we can make you smile.