It is estimated that between 5 percent and 8 percent of Americans avoid visiting a dentist out of fear, and 20 percent experience enough anxiety about it that they will only visit when absolutely necessary.
What is it that makes the experience so terrifying? Many believe that the “root” cause comes from an early experience in the dentist’s chair. Perhaps it is the drills, the uncomfortable position, the poking, the prodding, or the fear of pain?
Many patients dread their dental appointments, but what if it didn’t have to be this way?
Smile Institute Miami is a ray of hope for those who dread their annual checkups, and is comprised of a dental team that specializes in gentle, personalized oral care. Their priority is a patient’s comfort, something in which Dr. Ravi S. Ramjit takes great pride.
Dr. Ramjit is a Miami local, having received his Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry and minors in math and biology at the University of Miami. He went on to pursue his doctoral degree in dentistry and dental surgery from the distinguished Howard University.
He graduated with three awards of distinction in removable prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, and community dentistry.
Although his educational journey led him to Washington, DC, his passion brought him back to Miami, where he was born and raised.
It is Dr. Ramjit’s belief that a visit to the dentist should be anything but stressful. The team at Smile Institute Miami works diligently to provide maximum comfort to all of its patients, ensuring that every visit is in a relaxed, pressure-free environment.
Communication is a key factor in relieving a patient’s stress and so Dr. Ramjit begins every appointment with open dialog, allowing whoever is sitting in the chair to ask questions, express concerns, and fully understand the process. Many patients will attest that the experience is unique and comforting. Across the board, Dr. Ramjit has been rated a Five-Star specialist, a testament to his dedication to providing his patients with maximum comfort.
The importance of oral health is often overlooked, gum disease is a big problem that can often impact other areas of the body as well. Studies are now showing that gum disease can be linked to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Fortunately, Dr. Ramjit and his team are specialized in preventing these issues from growing out of hand and ready to provide treatment with cutting-edge dental technology.
The team at Smile Institute Miami uses groundbreaking tools such as a 3D CT scanner, allowing Dr. Ramjit to see the nerves and bone structure of the entire skull in three dimensions. This provides a more accurate and detailed look at exactly what is going on in the patient’s mouth.
Smile Institute Miami believes technology should ease the patient’s experience. Using the Cerec machine, Dr. Ramjit’s team is able to create crowns the same day, alleviating the need of taking a mold of a tooth and sending it to a lab, a process that takes two weeks on average. With this method, a patient only has to come in once and is able to walk out with his or her crown in place, ready to go.
The combination of a stress-free environment, relaxed atmosphere, and cutting-edge technology are often enough to calm even the most anxious of patients, but some may still be hesitant to come in. For those, Dr. Ramjit recommends a little bit of Nitrus, also known as “happy gas.”
When asked about its safety, Dr. Ramjit said, “Nitrus is in 80 percent of the air we breathe; it’s absolutely safe to use. It simply helps people to relax and feel more at ease as they go through the procedure.”
When choosing a dentist it is important to consider comfort and relaxation, as a patient must be able to open up and explain exactly what they feel. They need a level of reassurance to help overcome any anxiety, and should be confident that the doctor is listening to them, truly hearing what they have to say. Dr. Ramjit and his team understand this and have founded their practice on this core principle of modern dentistry. You may walk into his office a patient, but you always will walk out a friend.
You can go to the Smile Institute Miami at 9555 SW 88 St., Suite 206, Miami, Fl 33176 or visit online at www.ramjitdds.com for more information.
