To us, our community is our family, and from the moment you walk through our doors, thats exactly how youll be treated. Our team reaches beyond the technical knowledge and mechanics of our treatment plans to deliver a personalized and unmatched care experience.

For more than 40 years, weve been serving the Pensacola and surrounding communities. And, we serve them stillinside as well as beyond the walls of our practice. Through our giving back program we have partnered with schools to provide necessary materials for teachers, as well as helped those less fortunate via our Cleft Palate program. Were not just transforming smiles, were transforming what a normal orthodontic practice can do, and as a result, transforming the world.

As the son of an engineer, Dr. Sims loves the technical aspects of orthodontics, but his true joy in his career path comes from connecting with his patients and seeing positive transformations in their lives. Dr. Sims is a Pensacola native, dedicated to providing his community with the best orthodontic care inside of his office and beyond. By giving back in the Pensacola Community, Dr. Sims takes bi-yearly trips to Peru, providing dental services to underprivileged children and adults in remote areas.

After Dr. Stephen Trawick, DDS, retired from practicing orthodontics, he handpicked Dr. Sims to carry on the practices legacy because of his compassion for others, devotion to orthodontics, and continuous pursuit of excellence. In Crestview, Bayer and Curtis did the same, entrusting Dr. Sims to take over the care of their patients and continue the success of their practice. Dr. Sims is skilled in working with patients of all ages, and he especially loves to help improve the self-esteem of younger patients by giving them beautiful smiles.

Dr. Sims became board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics in early 2016, and is a Premier Invisalign Provider. By staying on the cutting edge of technology and continued research, Dr. Sims is able to provide the highest quality of care to his patients and help them achieve the smile theyve always wanted. He and his team look forward to building a lifelong friendship with you!

Orthodontic care is more than a one-time visit. The caring staff at Sims Orthodontics will be with you every step of the way en route to your perfect smile. From our Administrative and Treatment-Coordinating teams, to our Clinical Team and members of our in-house custom orthodontic lab, our professionals work as a team with over a 100 years of combined experience to ensure your familys experience is as exceptional as the smile theyll end up with.

I grew up in Pace and received braces from Dr. Trawick at this very practice when I was 11-years-old. In 1986, I started working here as an orthodontic assistant, and Im now the Office Manager for the practice. I love developing relationships with patients and parents and seeing the difference that orthodontics can make in a persons lifewhich Ive seen firsthand with my two beautiful children. When Im not in the office, I enjoy gardening, boating, fishing, traveling with my husband and cheering for the Seminoles.

Ive been the Financial Coordinator at Sims Orthodontics since 2003. I love being a member of the team and seeing the smiles of our patients transformit is so gratifying to see those beautiful smiles! My husband of 27 years and I love to travel and spend time with our rescued pets, and were proud of our son whos currently in graduate school studying physical therapy. I look forward to doing everything possible to help you enjoy your orthodontic treatment experience!

As Treatment Coordinator, Ive enjoyed watching patients progress through treatment and emerge with beautiful smiles for nearly five years at Sims Orthodontics. Ive been in the field for 18 years, and the priceless feeling of seeing newly discovered self-confidence in someone who never wanted to smile before never gets old. Im the proud mom of two amazing children, and when Im not at work, you can most likely find me at a dance competition, taking a road trip, or just hanging with family at the beach. Im always looking for a new adventure to make awesome memories!

Ive been part of the Sims Orthodontics team since 2002 as Observation Coordinator. Its my joy to build relationships with our patients and their families as they go through orthodontic treatment with us. When Im not at the office, you can find me at the gymI took up competitive bodybuilding three years ago! I also love spending time with my two wonderful teenagers.

After 15 years in the medical field, I settled in at Sims Orthodontics working with insurance at the front desk. I love my job because of my awesome co-workers, and seeing the beautiful smiles that emerge on our patients faces! I enjoy helping others, and as a One Warm Coat ambassador, I collect coats to donate to our community every year. When Im not at the office, I love shopping and spending time with my two daughters, one in college and one in middle school.

Ive been a Certified Orthodontic Assistant at Sims Orthodontics since October 2017. I love working in orthodontics because we get to build relationships with our patients and see their smiles transform. I love being involved in giving our patients the gift of a perfect smile! My fiance, Chris, and I live in Crestview with our two dogs: an 11-year-old chihuahua named Martini and a black lab named Tucker. When Im not at work, you can catch me heading to a rock concert or on my way to DisneylandIve been almost 100 times!

Im a Certified Orthodontic Assistant at Sims Orthodontics, and I love building relationships with patients and their families! Ive been working as part of the team here for two years. I love the outdoors, and spending summers at the beach and winters by the bonfire with my family and friends. I cant wait to work with you to help you achieve the smile of your dreams!

We believe smiles are contagiousand worth spreading. Thats why we work to help shine a light in the lives of others: right here at home within our community, our schools, and across the globe in remote villages. Theres nowhere a smile cant go.

We honor the legacy of those who came before us. For nearly four decades, our team has been serving the Pensacola community under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Trawick and the Crestview community under doctors Bayer and Curtisand we take the responsibility of continuing their unparalleled service to their patients to heart every day.

Our goal is to transform the patient experience. We dont stop at creating impressive experiences. We want to create impactful experiences. We believe people should never miss out on orthodontic treatment due to finances or insurance. We work with patients to file all insurance claims on their behalf, even during their time in braces. And, we offer competitive, flexible payment plans with no interest to ease the financial burden.

We arent like other orthodontic practices. Our team is dedicated to delivering an unparalleled experience. We provide kids and families with an exclusive comfort menu, dedicated Game Room with Xbox Kinect, coffee bar, refreshment area, free Wi-Fi, and an amazing 220-gallon saltwater aquarium, iTero digital scanner, along with many other features to make your experience at our office wonderful. We have fun with our patients through birthday celebrations, contests and giveaways, and patient appreciation days, and well keep you updated with bi-monthly newsletters. Most importantly, we pride ourselves in making the treatment process seamless. From the moment you enter our office for your new patient exam to when your braces are removed, your experience will be seamless. Here are some examples:

Dr. Sims became board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics in early 2016. This certification signifies a commitment to excellence, as it is leap beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics.

No. All practicing orthodontists are licensed, but only about 30% of all orthodontists are Board Certified as well. Becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics is a unique achievement. The current certification process requires the candidate to demonstrate meaningful accomplishments in patient care, including detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a wide range of patient issues. Board certification is an honor reserved for the most committed of candidates, as it follows a process by which an individual orthodontist is thoroughly examined by an expert panel in all matters pertaining to orthodontic knowledge and clinical skills.

No. Currently, this is the only certifying board recognized by the American Dental Association for the specialty of orthodontics. Founded in 1929, the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. Objectives of the ABO include the evaluation of orthodontic standards and practices, as well as the assurance and certification of continued proficiency and excellence in the field.

Completing the rigorous process of board certification is a demonstration of excellence to both the general public and dental professionals everywhere. The certification is proof of the orthodontists pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence in orthodontics. Moreover, it is a symbol of commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the knowledge and skillset to treat patients in accordance with the highest of standards. It proves to patients and the orthodontic community that the specialist is committed to staying abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and that he/she will continue to deliver these advances to all patients.

Since the boards founding in 1929, the certification process has undergone many changes. Currently, the process requires candidates to pass a thorough Written Examination covering all areas of information on which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Once he/she has passed the exam, the orthodontist must present detailed case reports, demonstrating a history of excellence in patient care. Examiners of the Board evaluate the reports during a Clinical Examination. Finally, an Oral Examination is given, testing the applicant on a wide variety of academic and clinical subjects. Certification is then awarded for a time-limited period. This requires the orthodontist to be re-examined on a periodic basis in order to maintain the board certified status.