Giving Back To Our Community
We love our South Florida community and we cherish the opportunity to give back. Since 1985, Gulf Coast Orthodontics has donated to our community through various organizations and causes that are close to our hearts.
Check out some of the amazing organizations we support and what they’re doing in our Ft Myers, Estero and Naples community.
Smile Scholarships Available
Gulf Coast Orthodontics is proud to participate in the Smile for a Lifetime program. Our doctors donate 100% of their time and expertise to provide affordable orthodontic care to qualified kids and teens in Naples, Estero, and Ft. Myers.
Scholarships are limited and based on several factors: Family income of no more than (200%) of the federal poverty level.
- Applicant must be between the ages of 11 – 18.
- Have “good” dental hygiene practices and had a dental hygiene check-up in the past 6 months.
- Must have a functional and/or aesthetic need for braces.
- Must currently be enrolled in school.
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude.
- Must follow and abide by the treatment plan set forth by the orthodontist.
To apply for a scholarship, please go to www.smileforalifetime.org and click on the Apply Today link to get started. Scholarships are handled through the National Smile for a Lifetime Foundation. For more information about scholarships, please call the national office at 719-535-2777.
