Although born in Indiana, Dr. Lunstrum spent most of his early years in Tallahassee. Following his undergraduate studies in Biology at Florida State University in 1997, Dr. Lunstrum attended the University Of Florida College Of Dentistry, graduating in 2001 with his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
September 11, 2001 was his second day of work as an associate in Tallahassee. Having joined the National Guard during dental school, he soon found himself working many weekends screening troops being deployed overseas. He was called to active duty in late 2005, serving as a dentist at Camp Phoenix an army base outside of Kabul, Afghanistan. He made multiple trips into Kabul and the countryside treating local people, most of whom had never seen a dentist.
Upon his return from active service, Dr. Lunstrum purchased this practice. He was drawn to the Space Coast by its beauty and comfortable afternoon summer breezes with the proximity to cruise ports being an added bonus. He found the location of the office on the Indian River to be very tranquil and relaxing, which is an ideal atmosphere for a dental practice!
Dr. Lunstrum and his wife Cheryl were married in 1984, have two sons, and 3 cats. Cheryl is the Practice Administrator as well as being an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. They have worked with each other for many years, both in Cocoa and Tallahassee.
He frequently attends advanced continuing education courses some years attaining over 150 hours, far in excess of the 30 hours required by the State Board of Dentistry every two years. This allows him to stay current on new materials and procedures.
I absolutely love this place!!! The staff, Dr. Lundstrum, office environment, etc. Ive been going here for over 20 years and actually drive an hour to go there. I look forward to the cozy chairs, great people and enjoyable atmosphere. Ive never had a bad experience and have always enjoyed them all. The most up-to-date equipment and facility and great view of the river! Thank you all for all that youve done for me and my family through out the years!!!!
Best dentist I have ever had! My visits have been pain free, and he is always willing to give the Novocaine more time, or another dose. I live in Palm Bay now, but I still travel cross county for his services. Highly, highly, recommended!
I just moved to the area and have found my forever dentist! So happy with my experience! Hygienists are great! Techs are great! Receptionists are great! And Dr. Lunstrum is great! And they can make you a permanent crown/cap while you wait! Thank you for everything Cocoa Village Dentistry. See you soon!
Thank you Dr. Lunstrum for the great experience and quality work you have done on my teeth. I am usually apprehensive about needles and it was no sweat at all. In fact, I am ready for the next needle, thanks to your gentle touch. I have been very pleased with your professional, yet personable, service.
I sincerely appreciate Dr. Lunstrum and the staff in providing a welcoming environment and comforting experience. The office is neat, clean, orderly, and efficient; yet it provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly. My wife and I have been visiting this dentistry for more years than I can recall. We never had any reason to complain, only positive experiences. In the past, we have recommended this dentistry to friends of ours, and we continue to recommend this office to anyone looking for a dentist.
Utilizing this cutting edge CAD/CAM technology here at Cocoa Village Dentistry has proven to be very popular with our patients. For a majority of cases, no longer does one need to wait a couple of weeks for a crown to be fabricated at a dental lab while you have a temporary crown in place. In addition to the benefit of this being single visit dentistry, the precision of the fit (which is crucial for long term success) is excellent thanks to the imaging and milling accuracy which is measured in microns (thousandths of a millimeter)!
The first thing thats different from older style methods for fabricating crowns is the lack of impression trays filled with goo that needed to stay in the mouth for several minutes. With CEREC, we instead use a small intraoral video camera to image the teeth its truly fascinating to watch.
After acquiring those images, all that information is processed by the computer into virtual 3D models. Its upon those models that the restoration is designed. Restorations which are capable of being fabricated utilizing CEREC include crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers, and even short span fixed bridges.
Once the design phase is complete the computer transmits the information to the milling unit. A solid block of ceramic is placed into the milling chamber and the restoration is sculpted by two precision high speed diamond burs under copious water spray for cooling purposes. Within 10-15 minutes the milling is complete.
We have several types of block material to choose from depending on the type of restoration as well as esthetic and structural considerations. Many of the blocks we use actually start out PURPLE in color! After the milling is complete the restoration is placed into a porcelain furnace which reaches temperatures of 1,600 F! At those temperatures the crystalline structure, and with it the color, of the blocks are changed.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 49 reviews
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2 years ago
I had received a crown from another dentist and despite multiple visits trying to explain that the bite was off and giving me pain, they did not address it. They then gave me a referral to a periodontist. I was confident that it was a bite issue (mainly because the opposing tooth was hurting as well) so I went to Dr. Lunstrom's office. His staff was excellent, professional and supportive. He took extra time trying to resolve the bite issue and told me to come back anytime to repair it if the teeth shift again. I felt listened to, cared for and appreciated as a patient. My tooth pain is finally gone after almost a year of not being able to chew on that side of my mouth. While I had been going to the other dentist for over 7 years, my family has a new dentist now. Thank you, Dr. Lunstrom.
rachel english
2 years ago
I love my new tooth... Dr. Lunstrum is a true artist. Had I gone to him in the beginning I would not have to replace all the previous crowns done at another dentist. Very gental with a great sense of humor making a dreadful situation into a pleasure. D Casas
Nathan White
2 years ago
Dr.Lunstrum is not only an amazing dentist , but he is a kind, caring and compassionate person who genuinely cares about what he's doing and the people he's working on and working with. He is incredible at interacting with his patients. He has a great sense of humor and pays very close attention to your comfort level during treatment. At no point did I feel uncomfortable in his chair aside from the anxiety I came in with (being afraid of dental work), I actually began with quite a bit of tension because of all my past dental experiences before visiting Dr.Lunstrum which he quickly took care of by talking me through each step. There were no surprises ! He even showed the process of the crown he was creating for me and they personally hand crafted my temporaries in the office, to use until my permanent ones had arrived. I have always been afraid of needles, and all the things they do during dental work but realized when you have a great dentist there's no reason to anticipate a negative experience. I have never felt that level of trust, comfort and security in any dental office in my lifetime. The staff clearly love their jobs, everyone is smiling & I was greeted by so many different people, some of which I have met in the past and was soo happy to see again !! all of them shared the same welcoming attitude. The hygienists and dental assistants were fun, friendly and equally comforting through the whole process. The view from this dental office overlooking the water is second to none. The whole experience was something you read about in a magazine ! I have known Dr.Lunstrum for quite some time but only recently became an actual patient of his. I am glad that I did. He restored my smile and my confidence not only in myself but in visiting the dentist. I'm sure there's something I'm forgetting. This was my personal experience and opinion visiting this dental office. --- Thank you soo much Dr.Lunstrum!! ---
rachel english
3 years ago
I love my new tooth... Dr. Lunstrum is a true artist. Had I gone to him in the beginning I would not have to replace all the previous crowns done at another dentist. Very gental with a great sense of humor making a dreadful situation into a pleasure. D Casas
Nathan White
3 years ago
Dr.Lunstrum is not only an amazing dentist , but he is a kind, caring and compassionate person who genuinely cares about what he's doing and the people he's working on and working with. He is incredible at interacting with his patients. He has a great sense of humor and pays very close attention to your comfort level during treatment. At no point did I feel uncomfortable in his chair aside from the anxiety I came in with (being afraid of dental work), I actually began with quite a bit of tension because of all my past dental experiences before visiting Dr.Lunstrum which he quickly took care of by talking me through each step. There were no surprises ! He even showed the process of the crown he was creating for me and they personally hand crafted my temporaries in the office, to use until my permanent ones had arrived. I have always been afraid of needles, and all the things they do during dental work but realized when you have a great dentist there's no reason to anticipate a negative experience. I have never felt that level of trust, comfort and security in any dental office in my lifetime. The staff clearly love their jobs, everyone is smiling & I was greeted by so many different people, some of which I have met in the past and was soo happy to see again !! all of them shared the same welcoming attitude. The hygienists and dental assistants were fun, friendly and equally comforting through the whole process. The view from this dental office overlooking the water is second to none. The whole experience was something you read about in a magazine ! I have known Dr.Lunstrum for quite some time but only recently became an actual patient of his. I am glad that I did. He restored my smile and my confidence not only in myself but in visiting the dentist. I'm sure there's something I'm forgetting. This was my personal experience and opinion visiting this dental office. --- Thank you soo much Dr.Lunstrum!! ---
thomas reilly
3 years ago
This place is amazing! I had a cap come off and called that morning and they had me in by noon the same day, I'm from Out of town mind you, office staff and the Dr couldn't have been any nicer, office was super clean and the staff super nice, Dr Tom did an awesome job as well. If I lived here this would be my Dentist of choice. Thanks again.
thomas reilly
4 years ago
This place is amazing! I had a cap come off and called that morning and they had me in by noon the same day, I'm from Out of town mind you, office staff and the Dr couldn't have been any nicer, office was super clean and the staff super nice, Dr Tom did an awesome job as well. If I lived here this would be my Dentist of choice. Thanks again.
Logan Barnum-Rogers
4 years ago
They were professional, friendly, and got me in to my appointment quickly. The tech and the dentist also kept me informed of what they were doing and any concerns the entire time. Happy that I found a good dentist to go to for regular cleanings. I highly recommend.
Gladys Taylor
4 years ago
Great service. Everyone from the front desk to the actual doctor was very professional and nice. I would highly recommend this office.
Wendy Montgomery
4 years ago
I went in this morning for my first visit. This is a VERY professional and courteous office. The receptionist was dressed professionally with no gages in her ears and no tattoos showing. Everyone I spoke with had the answers to both my tooth problems and the financial part of the equation. So far, I'm very thankful I left my original dentist who has made many dental errors and transferred here.
Logan Barnum-Rogers
4 years ago
They were professional, friendly, and got me in to my appointment quickly. The tech and the dentist also kept me informed of what they were doing and any concerns the entire time. Happy that I found a good dentist to go to for regular cleanings. I highly recommend.
David D Byrd
5 years ago
I have avoided the dentist for years out of fear. Dr. Lunstrum and his entire staff went above and beyond to make me feel at ease. I highly recommend Cocoa Village Dentistry. I'm so glad I found this dentist. I will be going in the future to have all my work done. I really appreciate the care I received there. Thank you Dr. Lunstrum. You and your staff are amazing.
Keoki Basallo
5 years ago
Great service and they cannot try to get you to do things you do not need. They are not sales people. They tell you what you need and are very fair about it! My wife and I have been going there for years and we both highly recommend Mr. Lundstrum and the entire staff!
Wendy Montgomery
5 years ago
I went in this morning for my first visit. This is a VERY professional and courteous office. The receptionist was dressed professionally with no gages in her ears and no tattoos showing. Everyone I spoke with had the answers to both my tooth problems and the financial part of the equation. So far, I'm very thankful I left my original dentist who has made many dental errors and transferred here.
Gladys Taylor
5 years ago
Great service. Everyone from the front desk to the actual doctor was very professional and nice. I would highly recommend this office.
Keoki Basallo
5 years ago
Great service and they cannot try to get you to do things you do not need. They are not sales people. They tell you what you need and are very fair about it! My wife and I have been going there for years and we both highly recommend Mr. Lundstrum and the entire staff!
Randy Caldwell
5 years ago
Always friendly and professional service at Cocoa Village Dentistry!
David D Byrd
5 years ago
I have avoided the dentist for years out of fear. Dr. Lunstrum and his entire staff went above and beyond to make me feel at ease. I highly recommend Cocoa Village Dentistry. I'm so glad I found this dentist. I will be going in the future to have all my work done. I really appreciate the care I received there. Thank you Dr. Lunstrum. You and your staff are amazing.
Randy Caldwell
6 years ago
Always friendly and professional service at Cocoa Village Dentistry!
Thomas Domingue
6 years ago
I dare say that the team here makes a trip to the dentist enjoyable! They go to great lengths to make sure you are comfortable, and they explain everything that they are doing it seeing so you know what is happening and what to expect. Highly recommend this place for your dental care.
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