Lansing, MI Dentist
Holly Scott-Hetchler DDS
919 Chester Rd
Lansing, MI 48912
Call (517) 487-6333
Age and Oral Health
Online Dental Education Library
Dr. Holly Scott-Hetchler and her team strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library links on the right side of this page to learn more about dental problems and treatments available.
If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us we would be happy to help!
Oral changes with age
Is tooth loss inevitable in your later years? How much should adults be concerned about cavities? Here you will find helpful answers to some frequently asked questions about oral health questions you may have as you get older.
National survey reveals baby boomers miss links between oral and overall health
Baby boomers looking for the warning signs of adult-onset diseases may be overlooking key symptoms in their mouth that should signal alarms about their overall health. According to a survey commissioned by the Academy of General Dentistry, 63 percent of baby boomers (ages 45-64) with an oral symptom considered to be a key indicator of a more serious health condition, were unaware of the symptom`s link to the condition. Boomers` failure to recognize that oral health holds valuable clues could negatively impact their overall health.