Digital Impression Technology at Ritter & Ramsey

We are excited to announce our new Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner system, a digital impression system that we have started using in the office for the past month.

If you have ever had any restorative dental work done in the past, you may remember the manual impression technique, which involves impression paste and trays. The impression is then sent to a lab where a plaster Our new digital system saves a significant amount of time over a manual impression, and promotes patient comfort. The scanning process is simple, and we can send the digital results directly to a lab to design and manufacture the restoration. The entire workflow is simplified, saving time for both our patients and our office, so that we can focus on creating your perfect smile faster!

We are so excited to be using this fantastic new technology, please ask us about it during your next visit!

--Ritter & Ramsey

When should my child come in for a visit?

At Ritter & Ramsey, we believe a child's first visit to the dentist should be enjoyable and positive. The more you and your child know about the first visit, the better you will feel. Children are not born with a fear of the dentist, but they can fear the unknown. And that's precisely why we makes a practice of using pleasant, non-frightening, simple words to describe your child's first dental visit and treatment. We want you to feel at ease from the moment your family arrives at our office.

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), children should visit us by their first birthday. It is important that your child's newly-erupted teeth (erupting at 6-12 months of age) receive proper dental care and benefit from proper oral hygiene habits right from the beginning. For more information on the advantages of pediatric dentistry at Ritter & Ramsey, please give us a call today to schedule an appointment.

Cosmetic Dental Treatment with Veneers at Ritter & Ramsey, a Patient Testimonial

We received a wonderful letter from a patient who came to us to replace her veneers. Veneers are one of the many cosmetic dentistry options we offer here at Ritter & Ramsey, call us today to start your own smile makeover!

Dear Dr. Ritter,

I now have my new veneers for about 3 weeks and I am thrilled by the results. As you remember, I was a very reluctant patient, to say the least! I had a set of veneers put on by my childhood dentist nineteen years ago. The concern was that it was only a matter of time before they began to fall off or that decay would set in. I knew in my heart that I had to “bite the bullet”. I was terrified to go through the removal process which I knew would be quite tedious. After a few consultation meetings with you and your staff, I finally felt brave enough to go for it.

I was greeted in the morning by Chrissy and Fallon who assured me they’d take good care of me, offering blankets, comforting words and a sedative! After a few minutes, my nerves were a lot less jangled and you began the process of removal. I was quite comfortable the entire time and I think it went rather smoothly. Approximately five hours later, I went home feeling a little sore but looking great with undetectable temporaries in my mouth. I know it was a big job for you and probably took quite a bit out of you, but you never showed it and made me feel perfectly safe the entire time. We’d all been together so long in that room, I feel like I’ve made some new and wonderful friends!

Three uneventful weeks later, my veneers had arrived. I was excited to say the least and it was heartwarming that you and Chrissy and Fallon were just as excited for me. The placement procedure was relatively quick and painless. I haven’t stopped smiling since! I have been back a few more times for smoothing and such but I have not wanted you to shape my teeth yet. I still can’t get over how perfect they are! It’s nice to know that I can come back to you at any time if I want anything rounded to “make them mine”. I still don’t know if that is going to be necessary!

The bottom line is you and your entire office staff is among the kindest, most professional group of people I’ve ever dealt with. I can’t thank you enough for making this nerve wracking journey a smooth and even fun one! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Sincerely,

Traci F.

24/7 Access To Your Account On Our Web Site

At Ritter & Ramsey, we embrace new technology, whether it is with the innovative general and cosmetic dental procedures that we offer, our high tech web site and social networks, or our modern office in Jupiter.

Did you know that patients at our office have access to their account, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on our web site? You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

You can sign up for this convenient service on our web site by clicking the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please call us at (561) 626-6667 if you have any questions!

Are you Ready for a Smile Makeover?

2009 has come and gone, and now is the time to start thinking about the new year and how to make it better!

When choosing your new year's resolution, consider making your dental health a priority for 2010. Whether it is as simple as a cleaning and checkup every six months, or a complete smile makeover, we at Ritter & Ramsey are here to help!

Even if you brush and floss every day, visiting us regularly is important to maintaining and improving your long term dental health. We can identify and treat problems that you may not have noticed, and can advise you on how to better care for your teeth on a daily basis.

Call us today at (561) 626-6667!

In the News!

Moriah, one of our patients, was recently featured in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, a quarterly publication for dentists and dental professionals.

The article is about the dazzling new smile that we were able to help Moriah achieve. You can check out the article and the great photos here.

Call us today to discuss your smile makeover!

-Ritter & Ramsey

Happy New Year!

The year is almost over, so we wanted to ask what was memorable about 2009 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2010? Do you have a new years resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

Have a safe and happy New Year, from all of us at Ritter & Ramsey!