Ugly Toenails? Here’s How We Restore Them at Our Florida Clinics

Let’s be real—ugly toenails can make you want to hide your feet year-round, even in the Florida heat. Whether it’s thick yellow nails, funky textures, or toenails that just won’t grow right, we get it. It’s frustrating, a little embarrassing, and downright annoying when nothing seems to work.

Good news: you don’t have to live with it anymore. At Center for Ankle and Foot Care in Clermont and Leesburg, we’ve got safe, effective ways to help you feel proud of your toes again.

What Makes Toenails Look So Bad?

The most common culprit? Fungal infections. Yep, those sneaky little spores that thrive in warm, moist places like gym showers and sweaty socks. Once they settle into your nail bed, they start thickening, discoloring, and distorting the nail.

But toenail trauma, tight shoes, and even some skin conditions can also mess with how your nails grow.

Signs something’s up:

• Yellow, brown, or white streaks in the nail

• Thickened or crumbly nail texture

• Toenails that lift or separate from the skin

• Odd smells or buildup under the nail

If any of this sounds familiar, it’s time to get it checked out.

We Don’t Just Cover It—We Treat It

Over-the-counter creams? Usually useless.

Home remedies? Fun experiment, but don’t hold your breath.

What actually works is getting the right diagnosis and treatment plan. That’s where we come in.

At our clinics, we tailor your toenail restoration based on what's really causing the problem. And we offer some serious game-changing options.

Our Top Two Treatments for Ugly Toenails

1. KeryFlex Nail Restoration

Imagine a clear, flexible resin that looks like a real nail—but covers up damage and allows your real nail to grow underneath. That’s KeryFlex.

We use it for:

• Hiding thick or misshapen nails

• Giving you an instantly better-looking toe

• Protecting the nail bed while it heals

And yes, you can paint it like a regular nail. Pedicure, anyone?

2. Onyfix Toenail Bracing System

Got a toenail that curves in and causes pain (or even an ingrown nail)? Onyfix gently reshapes the nail over time—no cutting, no surgery, and no pain.

It’s perfect for:

• Ingrown toenails

• Misshapen or painful nail growth

• Kids and adults alike

Bonus: it’s a total game-changer for chronic nail issues.

What to Expect at Your Visit

We start with a nail exam and maybe a little test to check for fungus. Then we walk you through your options. Whether we’re applying KeryFlex to get you sandal-ready or using Onyfix to train your nail to grow properly, we keep things simple and pain-free.

Our patients usually say one thing after their appointment: “Why didn’t I do this sooner?”

Prevention Tips So You Don’t Have to Deal with This Again

Once we’ve got your toenails looking good, let’s keep them that way. Here’s your new nail-care cheat sheet:

• Always wear shoes in public showers or locker rooms

• Change socks daily (especially after workouts)

• Let your feet breathe—air matters!

• Trim nails straight across and not too short

• Disinfect nail tools after every use

A little TLC goes a long way.

Ready for Better-Looking Toenails?

If you’ve been hiding your feet and avoiding open-toe anything, we get it. But now there’s help—and it’s closer than you think.

Whether you're walking the boardwalk in Clermont or heading to the farmers market in Leesburg, you deserve to step out with confidence.

📍 Call us or book an appointment online today at the Center for Ankle and Foot Care.
We’ll help your toes make a comeback.