Carifree and Dental Caries Risk Assesment CAMBRA

Today, we now know that dental caries comes from 32 specific bacteria in the oral environment. We also now know that these bacteria form a biofilm that needs to be altered to prevent cavities and recurrent decay, in and around your teeth and dental work. Carifree is a company that provides a solution to this problem. Through the use of dental rinses, varnishes, toothpastes, gums, mints, and sugar free lollipops we can later the biofilm and try to eliminate tooth decay from your mouth. Each of these regimens is custom designed for your individual mouth. When you arrive for your new patient exam or just on your hygiene recare visit, we can talk to you about your current state and what we can do to help you with eliminating this problem from your mouth. At Ritter and Ramsey, we provide all facets of restorative dentistry and preventive dentistry as well.

Ritter and Ramsey presenting at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Next Monday in Grapevine Texas, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is hosting its annual conference on cosmetic dentistry. Both Dr. Rob Ritter and Dr. Chris Ramsey are scheduled to present a lecture on restorative materials for GC America. The lecture will cover Glass ionomers, adhesives and composite tooth colored restorations. In addition to presenting their lecture, Dr. Chris Ramsey will be receiving his prestigious honor of becoming an accredited member of the AACD. It took Dr. Ramsey 5 years to achieve this level. He will be recognized at the Saturday evening formal event where he will be bestowed with the gold medal of honor representing his accomplishment. We are all excited and proud for Dr. Ramsey. It is during this conference that the latest in treatment modalities will be displayed for all of cosmetic dentists to learn and share information.

3i-3M Digital Implant Impression in Jupiter/Palm Beach Gardens, Fl

This the the First Worldwide collaboration between 3i/Biomet Encode Abutment system and 3M LAVA COS Digital Impression scanner to produce and all ceramic zirconium abutment and e.max, the latest in a long line of durable and esthetic all ceramic products from IvoclarVivadent. The LAVA COS scanner now allows us to take digital impressions without messy impression materials. The ENCODE abutment is scanned in the mouth, and the digital file is sent to fabricate a digital model which is then sent to 3i to design and mill a zirconium abutment. This is then sent to the laboratory to fabricate an e.max crown that fits the digital model. This is returned to the dentist and seated in the patients mouth, restoring the function and esthetics after the tooth was extracted. The final results are outstanding, with less involved procedures and greater comfort to the patient. See if this technology is right for you call our office in Jupiter/Palm Beach Gardens to schedule an appt!

Empress Direct Restorations

Right here in Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter Florida, Drs. Robert Ritter and Chris Ramsey are proud to offer Empress Direct composite restorations. This unique and trusted composite material comes from a company with a long track record of clinical success with their existing Empress ceramic system and the original 4 Seasons composite resin material. Empress Direct offers fantastic shade matching and wear characteristics. Replacing old silver amalgams in the posterior or back of the mouth and replacing older fading and discolored fillings in the front of the mouth is now easier and longer lasting with Empress Direct. Come in for a consultation to see if this new material could make a difference in improving your health and smile.

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.