Dr. Eric Serrano, DDS

Dr. Eric Serrano, DDS is a Preventive Dentistry specialist dedicated to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive preventative dental care at his Orlando, FL clinic. He is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practices under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice), prioritizing a patient-centered approach to general preventive dentistry. This serves as your primary partner in lifelong oral health, creating personalized plans to prevent cavities and gum disease, coordinating necessary screenings, and managing your overall wellness to ensure optimal oral and systemic health. He is committed to collaborative, evidence-based medicine, fostering a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to take an active role in their long-term health. Dr. Serrano welcomes all ages to begin their proactive health journey; please call (407) 601-4206 to schedule.

Dr. Serrano is a highly skilled endodontist who graduated from Indiana University Dental School in 2011 and completed his residency in Endodontics in 2017 at NYU Langone Dental Medicine. His deep passion for helping people and a desire to make a lasting impact on their lives led him to dentistry. He is a devoted family man, enjoys travel, and finds joy in cooking, reflecting the precision and creativity he brings to his dental practice. Continuously seeking to expand his knowledge, Dr. Serrano is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, allowing him to connect with a diverse range of patients and provide personalized care. While he is a highly skilled practitioner, Dr. Eric DDS provides consultations primarily in English.

A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. Eric DDS is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on proactive strategies to protect and enhance your long-term health.

By working together, you and Dr. Eric DDS can create a clear, actionable plan to address your unique risk factors and health goals.

A proactive approach to health involves understanding and managing potential risks. Dr. Eric DDS provides expert care for a range of conditions, focusing on early detection and effective management to support your long-term wellness. Common areas of focus include:

• Tooth Decay: Catching tooth decay early through regular dental checkups can prevent painful cavities, fillings, and more extensive treatments down the line.
• Stained Teeth: While stained teeth may be a cosmetic concern, they can sometimes indicate underlying problems, highlighting the importance of proactive dental care.
• Mouth Conditions: Early detection of mouth conditions through regular dental checkups is crucial for preventing complications and preserving your overall health.
• Bad Taste in Mouth: Don't ignore a lingering bad taste; it could be a symptom that needs attention to prevent cavities, gum disease, or other oral health issues.
• Tender Gums: Preventing gum tenderness through proper brushing and flossing is essential for maintaining healthy gums and keeping your smile bright.
• Clicking of Temporomandibular Joint: Preventive care includes monitoring your jaw joint; a clicking sound is a potential sign of TMJ disorder that warrants an examination to prevent complications.
• Receding Gums: Receding gums, a sign of gum disease, can be prevented with diligent brushing and flossing, protecting your teeth and overall health.
• Dental Trauma: Addressing dental trauma promptly and effectively helps prevent secondary infections and complications such as bone loss or facial deformities, maintaining healthy oral structures.
• Tooth Abscess: Preventing tooth decay and gum disease through diligent oral hygiene is crucial, as these conditions can lead to painful and costly tooth abscesses.
• Dental Injury: Protecting your teeth from injury is a vital aspect of preventive dentistry, reducing the risk of painful procedures, costly treatments, and long-term oral health problems.
• Gum Disease: Protecting your gums from disease involves practicing good oral hygiene and visiting your dentist regularly for professional cleanings to reduce your risk of gum problems.
• Tooth Malformation: Addressing tooth malformation proactively through dental interventions can prevent future issues such as increased susceptibility to decay, gum disease, and jaw pain, underscoring the importance of managing risk factors.

This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes only. The best way to understand your personal health and create a prevention plan is to schedule a consultation. Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans are developed based on individual patient evaluations.

Taking proactive steps is central to long-term health. Dr. Eric DDS offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:

• Pocket Reduction Surgery: As a proactive step in maintaining your gum health, pocket reduction surgery targets and minimizes gum pockets, reducing your risk of serious periodontal disease.
• Dental Crown: As part of proactive dental care, a crown can help restore a tooth after significant decay or trauma, reducing the risk of tooth loss and maintaining your overall oral health.
• Dental X-Ray: Take a proactive step towards better oral health with a dental X-ray. It allows your dentist to see below the surface of your teeth and gums to diagnose problems early, often before you experience any symptoms.
• Impacted Tooth Removal: To safeguard your oral health and avoid future complications, impacted tooth removal addresses teeth unable to erupt normally, preventing potential cysts or infections.
• Root Canal: As a proactive measure to save your natural tooth, root canal therapy eliminates infection, halting the progression of severe tooth damage and preserving your smile's structure.
• Dental Hygiene Services: Take proactive steps toward a healthier smile by scheduling regular dental hygiene services to detect and prevent cavities and gum disease.
• Apicoectomy: As part of comprehensive dental care, an apicoectomy helps resolve infections at the end of a tooth's root, preserving the tooth and surrounding bone.
• Root Canal Retreatment: Taking proactive steps to maintain your oral health, root canal retreatment helps save a previously treated tooth by eliminating infection and ensuring long-term functionality.
• Tooth-Conserving Dentistry: Tooth-conserving dentistry focuses on preserving your natural teeth through early detection and treatment of dental problems, preventing the need for more extensive procedures later.
• Tooth Replant: Taking action with prompt tooth replantation minimizes the risk of infection and preserves the integrity of your jawbone.
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery: If conservative treatments fail to relieve chronic TMJ disorders, surgery offers a potential solution to restore jaw function and quality of life.
• Extraction of Wisdom Tooth: Taking the proactive step of wisdom tooth extraction helps prevent future complications like cavities, gum disease, or cysts associated with impacted wisdom teeth.

Service availability can change, and not all services listed may be appropriate for every patient. For a comprehensive understanding of all available services and to create your personalized screening plan, please schedule a consultation.

All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Preventive Dentistry Services in Florida.

Dr. Eric DDS is dedicated to partnering with Dental Caregivers to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how a proactive approach can make a tangible difference in a Patient's life:

• By attending regular checkups, a family discovered and addressed minor tooth decay early, avoiding the need for more extensive dental work and maintaining a healthy, confident smile.
• By scheduling regular dental checkups, a patient identified potential staining issues early, allowing for prompt treatment and preserving a healthy, beautiful smile. This proactive approach ensured long-term oral health and peace of mind.
• By attending regular dental checkups, a family proactively identified and addressed a potential mouth condition early, significantly reducing the risk of future complications and maintaining their oral health.

These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results may vary and depend on many factors specific to each patient. He will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.

Here are answers to some common questions about proactive Preventive Dental care with Dr. Eric DDS:

How often should I visit the dentist for a check-up and cleaning?

At Dr. Eric DDS, we recommend seeing your dentist and hygienist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. This helps remove tartar buildup that brushing can't, catch cavities early, and screen for gum disease and oral cancer.

Why are routine dental cleanings so important for prevention?

Even with meticulous brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into tartar that only a professional cleaning can remove. This is crucial for preventing cavities and, more importantly, gum disease, which has been linked to other health problems like heart disease.

How is oral health connected to my overall health?

Oral health is intricately linked to overall health. Chronic gum inflammation (periodontitis) has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and poorly controlled diabetes. Preventive dental care is crucial for maintaining optimal body health.

When should my child first see a dentist?

Dr. Eric DDS recommends a child's first dental visit within six months of their first tooth erupting, or by their first birthday. This early visit is crucial for ensuring proper tooth development and establishing a positive dental home for future care.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are the modern gold standard for replacing missing teeth. They are titanium posts that act like artificial tooth roots, and are then topped with a natural-looking crown. This helps prevent bone loss and preserves the health of surrounding teeth.

What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?

Gingivitis is an early, reversible stage of gum disease characterized by red, swollen gums that may bleed easily. If left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, a more serious stage where the bone supporting your teeth is damaged, potentially leading to tooth loss.

Are dental X-rays safe, and why do I need them?

Yes, modern digital dental X-rays are very safe, using extremely low levels of radiation. They allow Dr. Eric DDS to see issues like cavities, bone loss, and impacted teeth that aren't visible otherwise, enabling early intervention and better oral health.

What is TMJ disorder?

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder is a condition affecting the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. Common symptoms include jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds, and headaches. Dr. Eric DDS can help diagnose the issue and recommend treatments, such as a custom nightguard to prevent damage from grinding.

14811 E Colonial Dr
Orlando FL 32826
Phone: (407) 601-4206

Dr. Eric Serrano, DDS is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1184919334

Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.

The information on this profile, provided by weprevent.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with preventive health partners. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the physician named. Preventive Dentistry Services like Dr. Eric DDS are skilled in helping patients create proactive health plans. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. It is always recommended to maintain open communication with your preventive dentistry about all aspects of your health and your personalized prevention plan.