Dental Services For All Ages Family Dentistry In Jupiter, FL
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Family Dental Services
For All Ages
Many patients often forget that family dentistry is just as important as a regular health doctor. It’s important to find a dentist that can make you (as the adult) feel comfortable and confident in your smile, as well as find a dentist to imitate the same feelings for your child. A family dentist is your only option for ensuring the right dental practices are obtained for all ages in your family. Family dentistry services are typically among the main services you would need from a general dentist, but with experience in child care as well. A family dentist is concerned about the well-being of your oral health along with your child’s oral health. It can be extremely comforting to get to know your dentist to feel fully confident in the care they will provide for your child.
Quality family dentistry offers the following services
- Bi-annual Cleanings: It is recommended to visit your dentist twice a year for an in-depth cleaning. You may assume your child doesn’t necessarily need this many cleanings, but the truth is, children need extra care for their teeth as primary teeth (baby teeth) are softer and more prone to cavities than adult teeth. A bi-annual cleaning can lessen the chance of cavities or infections in you or your child’s mouth.
- Root Canal Therapy: If the proper steps aren’t taken for preventing cavities, they will show up and they will need to be treated immediately. Fortunately, at a family dentistry office, cavities are treated daily and are among the most common procedures that any dental office has.
- Sealants: Your child can avoid getting cavities by getting a sealant that is a thin resin that is placed on the outside of teeth that can help protect teeth and prevent cavities. Many patients chose to skip out on this extra step, however, it can be a great way to prevent bigger price tags down the line when treating larger issues. Preventative sealants work as vitamins do to your total body health.
- Fillings: A dental filling is an easier and much more painless route for treating infections. If your tooth doesn’t need a root canal, it can be filled with either composite fillings (tooth colored) or metal alloy fillings (not tooth colored).
- Dental Crowns: If you are not a candidate for fillings, meaning, your tooth doesn’t have enough strong natural tooth to withstand normal bites, even with a fill, you may be a candidate for a dental crown. A dental crown is typically created by your family dentist’s lab that will design and create the crown. Your dentist will insert the crown over the top of your tooth to seal and protect your tooth from further decay.
- Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Although you may assume a wisdom tooth extraction may need a dental surgeon, however, in many cases a surgeon isn’t needed because many general dentists are well-trained in this procedure. Ask your family dentist whether or not tooth extractions are done often in their office.
Be Sure To Look For The Following
- Price: As mentioned above, the price of your family dentist should be in a range that is comfortable for your family. It’s not worth breaking a budget for the top dentist in town when a much cheaper option could give you generally the same service.
- Education: This doesn’t necessarily mean finding a dentist who attended an Ivy League university. This means, be sure to find a dentist who continues to further his or her education by staying up to date on the new advances in the industry. This is incredibly important.
- Experience: Look for a dentist who has been working in the dental industry and has experience in a multitude of procedures. You will likely feel infinitely more confident when you find a dentist who has had 15+ years in the industry. This ensures experience and a good foundation in dentistry.
- Ambiance: At the end of the day, it really depends on whether or not you like the dentist and the office. If you feel uncomfortable with the atmosphere, perhaps it's not well kept, it’s dirty, the receptionist was rude, etc. All of these things will factor into an overall good or bad experience. Be sure to not dismiss any red flags.
Finding The Right Family Dentist For You
It is recommended to take time in finding the right family dentist for your family. Many patients do their research by finding offices with raving reviews, before and after photos, a large number of years of experience, and overall connection with you. It’s not uncommon for patients to visit a number of family dentistry offices and “interviewing” the potential family dentists during a consultation. Be sure to ask any and all questions you may have during this consultation.
Financial Commitment To Family Dentists
If you and your family have dental insurance, be sure to call the dental offices you’re researching to see if they take your insurance. In fact, it may be easier to ask for a list of family dental offices your insurance covers. This can give you a great starting point by having a list of offices you know your insurance covers.
If for some reason you are unhappy with the choices provided by your dental insurer, talk to your insurance company about seeing what the upper-level packages would cost for a larger list to choose from. If you have completely fallen in love with a family dentist that is not covered by your insurance, talk to that dental office to see what they cost for general check-ups and cleanings. Sometimes it could be ok to pay out of pocket for an all-around better quality service.
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.