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Missing Tooth Replacement In Jupiter, FL
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Tooth Replacement
Technology advancements have changed and influenced our daily lives. Now something as simple as losing a tooth and now replacing that tooth is no different. Years ago you had but a few viable options for an acceptable solution. Now you have several and they are all good and reliable. Losing a tooth is not something that you simply put on your calendar, nor is having a tooth replacement written into your budget. Drs. Ritter and Ramsey will pursue those options with you to address the functionality of the replacement and the role it will play in your smile. First, let’s start by looking at some of the reasons why you may lose a tooth.
Of course, an unfortunate accident can take a tooth in a heartbeat. Car accident, bicycle accident, a tumble on the staircase or a playground swing set. An accident is just that. You may lose a tooth due to tooth decay. A cavity that was left unattended may result in that tooth being extracted because it could not be saved. A cracked or a fractured tooth will end up being infected. If a root canal cannot save the tooth then it will have to be removed. Drs. Ritter and Ramsey will do everything in their power to help you retain your natural teeth. For your smile, your self-esteem, for your chewing and biting consistency. If the tooth has been extracted you now have number of good tooth replacement solutions.
Proper Oral Hygiene
Any of the tooth replacements are reliable solutions. Drs. Ritter and Ramsey will pursue your options and you will determine together what avenue will be the best for your situation. All of the solutions will need proper oral hygiene moving forward. The health industry strongly suggests you brush your teeth twice a day to remove damaging bacteria that forms plaque on your teeth. They also suggest you floss at least once a day to remove the sticky plaque that lodges between your teeth that the toothbrush cannot reach. Of course, it is also recommended that you schedule a visit to see Drs. Ritter or Ramsey twice a year. These examinations keep you proactive in monitoring the condition of your teeth and gums and allows their office to capture x-rays to see what is going on below the surface and complete the examination with a professional teeth cleaning. Tooth replacement has indeed changed with technology and industry advancements.
Award Winning
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.
Options For A Tooth Replacement
The most desirable tooth replacement is the Dental Implant. A permanent solution lasting many years they do the best job in restoring your smile and bite to its natural state. The next option is a bridge. There are several variations of the bridge depending on the location of the tooth replacement. You can also chose a type of denture. The bridge is affixed to your adjoining teeth making is semi-permanent. A denture will be removable.
Dental Implants
The best alternative today for a tooth replacement, when you are finished with the dental implant process you cannot tell the difference from the natural tooth you lost. The implant process will take several visits and one might consider it minor oral surgery. At first an impression type mold will be made of your teeth. This will then be sent off to a dental lab. Drs. Ritter or Ramsey will then surgical cut your gum and install a titanium post in the jawbone. Usually the healing process may take up to several months as the bone literally grows around that post. The gums will be tender after the surgery for a few days. Once you have healed and the site is healthy a dental lab will have made a crown, an artificial tooth, from the impression made initially. You and either Dr. Ritter or Dr. Ramsey have gone through the color choices so the porcelain enamel crown will perfectly match your natural teeth. The crown is affixed to the titanium post and just like that you have a tooth replacement that conceivable can last a lifetime with proper oral hygiene. Some of the advantages of this solution is that fact that it is the implant looks totally natural. They can last a lifetime. They can actually help with jawbone shrinkage and the adjacent teeth are not involved. Several disadvantages are the higher cost, the fact that surgery is involved and implants are just not for everyone.
Fixed Bridges
A fixed bridge is the next possible option to gain some longevity for your tooth replacement. A bridge as we know it crosses a span with supporting structures on each side called abutments. This principle is the same for a fixed dental bridge. The first step is to have an impression made of your teeth. This goes to the dental lab for artificial tooth or teeth to be made. These are often called pontics, caps or crowns and are made of a porcelain enamel. Then Drs. Ritter or Ramsey will prepare the abutment teeth by making them slightly smaller. The final product is a crown that is cemented over the two abutment teeth with the artificial tooth or teeth fixed to the crowns. This solution is more economical than an implant and can give you 10-12 years before it may need to be replaced. The disadvantage is the prep work that is necessary on the two good natural abutment teeth. The tooth replacement will also leave you will a very pleasant smile.
Removable Bridges Or Dentures
This tooth replacement solution leaves your abutment teeth intact and does not require crowns. Instead, the artificial tooth or teeth will be secured or anchored to the two abutment teeth with a wire like hooking device. The anchoring wire can be cemented to your abutment teeth on the back side so the anchoring device cannot be visible with your smile. A denture introduces a gum colored acrylic base that the artificial tooth or teeth are affixed to. The denture will also need a wire type device to anchor it to neighboring teeth. The denture should also be removed every evening to allow the gums to remain healthy.
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.