As part of your new patient evaluation, Dr. Lernor performs an oral health physical to fully evaluate the soft and hard tissues that make up your smile and the orofacial anatomy surrounding it. The more thorough we are, the better we can make recommendations regarding the future health of your teeth and gums.
During your six month visit, Dr. Lernor will thoroughly evaluate your teeth and existing dental work to pinpoint issues that may need to be intercepted. Through early diagnosis, we’re able to reduce the extent (and costs) of treatments that you need in the future.
Missing teeth
Charting of all past dental work that has been completed
Gum health exam (probing) to assess possible soft tissue and bone disease around each tooth, which could impact future tooth loss
An orthodontic evaluation
Initial assessment of the TMJ, including range of motion and deviation within the joint
Oral cancer examination to screen for pathological and pre-cancerous tissue in and around the mouth
Examining the integrity of existing dental work and assessment of healthy tooth structure to diagnose new decay
Review of your home oral hygiene routine and how it is impacting the current health of your teeth and gums
As thoroughly as Dr. Lernor examines your teeth, there will always be some areas that aren’t visible during a visual assessment. We use low-radiation digital radiography to capture images of the spaces between, inside, and around your teeth for the most comprehensive examination possible.
Digital X-rays allow Dr. Lernor to assess:
Bone height and density
Developmental irregularities or atypical anatomy
Infections in and around the roots of teeth
Tooth decay
Orthodontic concerns
Treatment recommendations
Suitability for restorative therapies such as dental implants
Trauma and disease
How frequently x-rays are taken will depend on your oral health risks, past concerns, and the treatment being discussed. In most cases, we take a panoramic or full mouth series of radiographs during every comprehensive oral examination (every 3-5 years) with limited x-rays on an annual basis at alternating dental checkups.
Dr. Lernor feels that your comprehensive patient assessment shouldn’t be rushed. We ask that you reserve about an hour of your time for this thorough examination process. The more we understand your unique smile, the better we can care for your individual oral health needs and concerns.
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Very good experience after the first visit!
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Cuddle Bug
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Had a wonderful great appointment very grateful
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Alison Nocks
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Jen was wonderful as always
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Renee Hawk
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The Best!!!
The most caring, professional, and clean dental practice! Dr Eric Lerner has taken care of my teeth for 10 years. (Fillings, crowns, cleaning). He is an artist! Everything fits perfectly. His staff is superior: Dental assistant JoLynn, hygienist Jenny, front office Jennifer.
I would never go anywhere else!
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Frances Edwards
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Best visit to a dentist office I have ever had.
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Liz Galpin
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Dr. Lernor and his staff are amazing! Everyone is extremely friendly and professional. They take the time to learn about their patients and make people feel at ease and welcome. Thank you!
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Service is always awesome!
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A W
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Still 5⭐ after all these years. Been with Dr Lernor for since 1998. I moved to Surprise, AZ in 2018 and will continue to drive 35 miles to see him and his staff. They are friendly, professional and I feel that my dental care is 100%. The hygienist is very gentle and the cleaning is painless. I could try and find a dentist closer to home, but why risk changing when I have a relationship that I can trust to do the right thing for me.
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