Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. If you have dry mouth, talk to your dentists or your primary doctor. Dry mouth can be a sign of certain diseases or can be caused by medications or the result of medical treatments.
Without the normal amount of saliva, extensive tooth decay can result. At Oak Lane Family Dental, our dentists can recommend various methods to restore moisture and suggest lifestyle changes to increase the salivary flow.
Dr. Sherry Chance Pippen, owner of Oak Lane Family Dental, is a native of the Arm Community and a graduate of Lawrence County High School. Dr. Pippen received an Associates degree from Copiah-Lincoln CC and Bachelors of Science degree from Mississippi College. She received a Doctorate of Medicinal Dentistry from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she received numerous awards for outstanding clinical dentistry and leadership. At that time, she returned to Monticello to begin serving her community as a family dentist.
Dr. Pippen currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Dental Association (MDA), where she is a member of the council on dental practice and governmental affairs and the council on peer review and ethics. Dr Pippen is also a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society of the University Of Mississippi School Of Dentistry, American Dental Association, American College of Dentists, by which she was awarded a Fellowship in 2012, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy, in which she was awarded a Fellowship in 2020. She was honored as the Co-Lin Band and Colette Alumni of the Year in 2012 and has served on the Foundation Board of Directors at Copiah-Lincoln CC.
Dr. Pippen has served her community as the president of the Chamber of Commerce, president of local civic organizations, and has served on multiple councils and committees. She is currently the owner and a practicing dentist at Oak Lane Family Dental in Monticello, where she provides services of prevention and restoration for the whole family.
Dr. Suzanne M. Chance is a native of the Arm community in rural Lawrence County, Mississippi. Dr. Chance received an Associates of Arts from Copiah-Lincoln Community College and a Bachelors of Science degree in biomedical science from Mississippi College. Dr. Chance received a Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry. She chose to further her education by completing a General Practice Residency followed by a Fellowship in Hospital Dentistry with emphasis on special needs, family medicine, trauma, and oral surgical procedures. In April 2019, Dr. Chance married Clayton Daniels, Jr of Oakvale, MS. They have two children, Carson and Colby.
Chynna C. Wallace is from Bogue Chitto, where she currently resides with her husbanc Sawyer, son Tucker, and dog Bonnie. She is a graduate of Enterprise Attendance Center, Copiah Lincoln Community College, and Pearl River Community College, where she was awarded the Most Outstanding Hygiene Student award. Chynna's goal is to make all patients feel comfortable while achieving a beautiful and healthy smile.