🚨 Ingrown Toenail Trouble? Here’s Why It’s Time to Call the Pros (That’s Us 👣)

Let’s be honest — few things can throw off your day like a throbbing, red, angry big toe. Whether it’s rubbing in your shoe or just the sight of it makes you wince, an ingrown toenail has a way of ruining everything from your workouts to your weekends.

But here's the kicker:

It might not even be an ingrown toenail.
It could be a sneaky fungal infection, a bone spur, or something else entirely masquerading as an “ouchy nail.” That’s why guessing and Googling isn’t your best bet — getting a real diagnosis is the first step toward relief.

🧪 How We Treat Ingrown Toenails at The Center for Ankle and Foot Care

We see hundreds of ingrown toenails every year at our Clermont and Leesburg offices — from teens to grandparents, soccer stars to business pros.

Here’s how we fix them — fast:

✅ 1. The “Numb and Done” Procedure (Most Popular)

This is the go-to when you want permanent relief from that stubborn, repeat offender.

• We gently numb your toe with local anesthesia.

• Then we remove the painful edge of the nail.

• We apply a medication to the nail root to prevent it from growing back in that corner — forever.

💥 No stitches. No downtime. Most people leave feeling better than when they walked in.

🧲 2. The “No-Surgery” Option: ONYFIX Nail Correction System

This is a great option for patients (especially kids, teens, and needle-phobes) who:

• Don’t want an injection

• Have a recurring ingrown that’s not infected

• Want to gently guide the nail back into a healthy shape

ONYFIX is a small brace-like strip we apply to the nail — no needles, no cutting, no downtime. It slowly reshapes the nail as it grows out.

🧑‍🔬 It's like orthodontics... for your toenail.

📹 We’ve Got Videos, Too!

Curious how these treatments look? We’ve got step-by-step videos you can watch so you know exactly what to expect — no surprises.

💰 Insurance? Self-Pay? No Problem.

We accept most major insurances — but even if we’re out of network or your plan doesn’t cover it, the good news is:

• Most ingrown toenail treatments are one visit

• We have reasonable self-pay pricing and you can use an HSA card if we are not in network with your insurance

• We’ll always be upfront about costs before anything is done

👣 Great foot care shouldn’t be a luxury. We keep it accessible and simple.

🚶‍♀️ Don’t Wait Until It’s Infected…

If your toe is red, swollen, draining, or just hurts when the wind blows — it’s time to book that appointment.

A quick visit can:

• End the pain today

• Prevent future infections

• Rule out other conditions (like fungus or nail trauma)

📍 Visit Us in Clermont or Leesburg

Same-day appointments available — just call or book online.

Feet shouldn’t hurt.
If yours do — especially your big toe — we’re here and we’ve got you (and your nail) covered.