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Botox Therapy For Dentistry In Jupiter, FL
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Dental Botox Injections
The offices of Ritter and Ramsey are one of the first dental practices to offer Botox Therapy. A unique treatment that is gaining more and more attention it is an elective cosmetic application that has unusual benefits. We can consult with you regarding your intentions and the benefits and outcome so we make the most of the opportunity and the results that will be expected from Botox Therapy.
Botox is an FDA approved natural protein that is purified for medicinal use it is designed for simplicity and safety. More specifically, it is a bacteria call botulinum toxin type A. This toxin blocks nerve activity in the muscles. It can be used to treat spasms in the neck muscles, spasms in the arms and hands and even severe underarm sweating. It is also used to treat certain eye muscle conditions. Botox helps with overactive bladders as well as treating and helping prevent chronic migraine headaches. Most often as of late the injections are used in the face to help with desired cosmetic improvements.
Facial Issues
Over the years our faces change with repeated muscle contractions from frowning and squinting. As we age our skin loses volume and these muscles come closer to the surface. As the muscles contract closer to the surface there is more wear and tear on our skin. The result is more unsightly wrinkles on the forehead, wrinkles and crows-feet in between and around the eyes and the downward pulling around the corners of the mouth. The best candidates for Botox Therapy treatment are between the ages of 18 to 65. Everyone has different faces due to their lifestyles. Some may have deep wrinkles and others smaller wrinkles naturally. It is an elective cosmetic process that is simple and painless. In fact, in addition to improving how you look the therapy can actually relieve pain. Dentists are now understanding that by relaxing these muscles in the face it can provide lasting relaxation to those muscles that have been causing chronic headaches.
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Dentistry at Ritter + Ramsey
Our Doctors are known nationally for their knowledge of practice materials and techniques. Ritter and Ramsey have provided industry insights and research to some of the top dental manufactures worldwide. Together, they lecture both nationally and internationally in excess of 50 times per year.
The Process
Botox Therapy is a very short and minimally invasive treatment done right in the office. The procedure is quick and easy. During the treatments, a very low dose of the natural protein is gently injected in the muscles of the face that are causing and creating the frown lines in the forehead, or those between the brows or those around the eyes. You and your provider can be selective in where you want the treatment administered. The injection actually blocks nerve impulses to those muscles reducing the amount of movement in those muscles. The amount of Botox used will totally depend on the age of the patient, the severity of the wrinkles in question and the desired results. The discomfort is absolutely minimal and there may be some brief and initial redness around the injection sites. Possibly even some very minor bruising. There is no downtime. All patients may return to their normal activities immediately. For three days all patients should not use alcohol, aspirin, or vitamin E to minimize any bruising.
Botox Results
Granted, all body chemistries are different, but patients will start seeing results of the treatment in the first 24 to 48 hours. As the muscles relax the skin over those muscles relax as well and begins to smooth out resulting in the wrinkles disappearing. There is no numbness or discomfort in the areas of the Botox Therapy applications. Improvements can continue to be seen for up to a week. In fact, 89% of patients that have received the treatment agreed that their frown lines had been improved one month afterwards. The treatments last for up to three to four months, again depending on the body chemistry and the severity of the wrinkles and areas treated. At that time, if advised, the Botox Therapy will be reapplied just like the previous time. Botox may not be for everyone. Like any medical treatment there are different side effects. Most of the negative side effects are the result of an allergic reaction. In rare cases you could have trouble breathing, swallowing, have vision problems and notice your voice becoming hoarse. Needless to say if you feel any negative discomfort what so ever you should immediately consult a physician. Also, once you have provider for Botox Therapy, like the offices of Ritter and Ramsey, do not double up and request the treatment from another provider. This will very much jeopardize control and the effectiveness of the treatments and put you in harm’s way.
Benefits Of Botox
For younger patients that may be experiencing premature aging and deeper wrinkles they will recapture a youthful appearance in their face. Younger looking skin may mean that you as a patient can be more confident and comfortable with your image. Each patient will have their own aesthetic goals. Botox Therapy has been known to help with slightly more open eyes since the muscles that pull down the brows will be relaxed. The medical benefits are based on the patient. If it is the headaches that you are attempting to negate that can be a benefit. In some cases you may have some unusual twitching which can be stopped with the muscles relaxing. There are actually many benefits that will vary from patient to patient depending on age, skin care and life styles. First and foremost, you should seek out a consultation with Drs. Ritter and Ramsey and start a dialog about the potential for you to be the benefactor of Botox Therapy. You’ll want to discuss the costs of Botox Therapy as well since most often your insurance will not cover the treatments. A simple dental visit may change your life. Just remember, there are cosmetic and medical benefits. In your situation it may be one of the other, or both. Like your teeth and your smile, take care of yourself and lead your best life possible. Over a half a million people with chronic migranes have been treated with Botox since it was formally approved by the FDA in 2010.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DENTISTRY SINCE 1994
Traditionally, hours of hand labor in a dental laboratory are invested in these precise products. With the adoption of more technology into dentistry, digital imaging continues to grow in importance. Most restorations begin with a mold of your mouth that involves messy impression materials. With the Itero Digital Scanner, you can say goodbye to the mess. Itero eliminates this step, replacing it with simple digital images captured with a handheld wand. The images quickly appear on a computer monitor as 3-D models of your teeth.
Expert Tooth Restoration Using Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain dental crowns are used to restore dental implants, to secure dental bridges, restore and help repair broken or damaged teeth. Dental crowns can be performed in one visit. The goal with dental crowns is to create a natural looking smile. These types of crowns can add the strength and durability to any tooth with any needed repair. Aesthetically, dental crowns are used to cover a discolored tooth and even narrow the gaps between largely separated teeth.
The Finest Porcelain Veneers for a New Smile
At Ritter & Ramsey, watching patients discover a brilliant new smile is the highlight of our days. Porcelain veneers can transform a smile dramatically. A beautiful new set of porcelain veneers can correct chips, stains, and even deeply discolored teeth. But they can also alter the length and size of teeth, or help teeth that seem rotated appear straight. While it sounds dramatic, only the stunning visual outcome is surprising. Porcelain veneers provide a highly conservative approach to aesthetic smile makeovers.
Meet Our Internationally Recognized Cosmetic Dentists
Our doctors have more than 40 years of combined experience diagnosing and treating dental health issues. Patients trust our team to perform top quality work and send you home from your appointments with a gleaming smile. Get to know our doctors below and be sure to meet our wonderful, hard-working staff as well.
Dr. Robert Ritter
Dr. Robert Ritter grew up in Palm Beach prior to attending Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. Practicing since 1994 and logging more than 200 hours of continuing education per year, Dr. Ritter is an extremely proficient doctor of restorative dentistry.
Dr. Christopher Ramsey
Dr. Christopher Ramsey was raised in Jupiter and achieved his dental degree from Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. Dr. Ramsey is on the editorial review board for two dentistry journals and stays on the cutting edge of cosmetic dentistry treatments.
Dr. Isabelle Ritter
Dr. Isabelle Ritter graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in 1994. Dr. Ritter provides tailored, mercury-free dental care for your young children and teens. She enjoys providing young people with healthy habits and gleaming smiles.