Bechtel Dentistry

🌿 Holistically & Biologically Inclined Dentistry — Focused on Your 2026 Health Goals ✨

It’s refreshing to see so many people becoming more intentional about their health, wellness, and the connection between oral health and the rest of the body. More than ever, patients are seeking holistic and biologic solutions, and I remain deeply committed to providing dentistry that supports whole-body well-being.

I feel incredibly blessed to continue practicing holistically and biologically inclined dentistry that is health-focused and patient-centered. My goal has always been to support the integrated health of the entire body, helping my patients reach their long-term health and wellness goals through thoughtful, conservative dental care.

I remain focused on providing comprehensive dental treatment using minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. I truly believe that minimally invasive holistic and biologic dentistry helps patients live longer, healthier, and happier lives. I treat each patient as a whole person, and every visit is guided by my personal, undivided attention.

What Is Holistically and Biologically Inclined Dentistry?
In the care I provide, holistic means recognizing that the health of the mouth and the health of the body cannot be separated. Biologic means that I continually seek better ways to help individuals get and stay healthy, using biocompatible materials and techniques that emphasize durability, longevity, and conservation of natural tooth structure.

The Impact of Holistic Dentistry on the Body
All of my treatments are designed to support overall wellness, with benefits that extend well beyond oral health, including:
• Treating infections and diseases that can spread from the mouth to other systems or organs
• Providing conservative, minimally invasive treatments
• Preventing mercury exposure by offering mercury-free filling services
• Reducing exposure to irritants and potential allergens found in traditional dentistry
• Diagnosing and providing preventive care for chronic conditions that affect the gums and teeth

Mercury-Safe Dentistry
My practice is dedicated to mercury-free dentistry. We do not place mercury fillings and are certified to provide mercury-safe removal services for patients throughout the Lansing area.

IAOMT Certification & Training
I am SMART-certified through the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). This certification reflects advanced training in safe mercury removal and a thorough understanding of the harmful effects mercury can have on the body.

Minimally Invasive Biomimetic Dentistry
I am fully committed to restorative dentistry that aligns with holistic wellness principles. My team and I are proud to offer biologic alternatives to traditional crowns, utilizing minimally invasive biomimetic restorations.

Biomimetic dentistry uses porcelain inlays and onlays, along with stress-reduced composite restorations, to restore the natural biomechanics of damaged teeth. Traditional restorative options, such as metal crowns, gold crowns, amalgam fillings, and porcelain-fused crowns, do not provide the same conservative benefits.

Dental Ozone Therapy
At my Lansing practice, Dental Ozone Therapy is incorporated into many procedures, including gum disease treatment, restorative dentistry, and oral surgery. Ozone therapy enhances healing, supports oral health, and provides a powerful, conservative defense against harmful bacteria.

I continue to see growing interest in ozone therapy because it is holistic, painless, minimally invasive, and can significantly reduce healing time. It has become one of the most effective tools used in holistic dentistry today.

Join Our Holistic & Biologic Dentistry Family in 2026
Being a holistically and biologically inclined dental practice means we take dental care one step further. Your mouth is deeply connected to your body, mind, and overall well-being, and my goal is to support that connection at every level.

My dental practice is located in Lansing, providing patients a convenient location for all your dental needs. We serve patients living throughout Lansing, MI, Holt, Okemos, Mason, Grand Ledge, Dewitt, Haslett, Williamston, St. Johns, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, East Lansing, and Potterville.

Contact our office today at 517-882-7132 to schedule your appointment, our schedule is filling up so fast.

Sincerely,
Jonathan J. Bechtel, DDS

https://www.lansingfamilydentist.com/holistic-dentistry/

🦃🎄Holiday Stress & TMJ Pain – Let’s Talk Relief 😌
As the holidays approach, I want to talk about something I see every year, an uptick in jaw pain, tension headaches, and facial discomfort triggered by holiday stress. Many people don’t realize that the stress of the season can aggravate an already sensitive chewing system and bring on the symptoms of TMJ Disorder (also called TMD).

TMJ Disorder affects the temporomandibular joints, which allow your jaw to move. When these joints aren’t functioning properly, it can create a domino effect of symptoms: migraines, jaw soreness, neck stiffness, earaches, facial pain, and even trouble chewing. And unfortunately, stress is one of the biggest contributors.

The good news? You don’t have to just “deal with it.” At my Lansing, MI practice, I offer a conservative, biologic approach to treating TMJ that focuses on whole-body wellness. As a Level 4 graduate of the OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry, I’m trained to identify and treat the root cause of TMJ dysfunction, not just the symptoms.

Through gentle, minimally invasive care, we can stabilize the jaw joints, reduce inflammation, and help restore harmony to your bite and your life. This means fewer flare-ups, less discomfort, and a better quality of life, not just for the holidays, but for years to come.

In the meantime, here are a few helpful tips:
✅ Limit chewing gum or hard, crunchy foods
✅ Avoid clenching your jaw, especially while wrapping gifts or rushing through to-do lists
✅ Use stress-relief techniques like deep breathing, stretching, or a short walk
✅ Be mindful of posture, don’t cradle your phone or hunch at the laptop
✅ Prep soft, nourishing meals that are easy on the jaw

If you’re dealing with TMD symptoms, please consider reaching out. Let’s work together to give you relief and restore comfort in a way that supports your overall health. I’d be honored to help.

🎁🦷Wishing you a peaceful, pain-free holiday season!
Jonathan J. Bechtel, DDS

Call us if need help with your TMJ Disorder: (517) 882-7132.
https://www.lansingfamilydentist.com/
https://www.lansingfamilydentist.com/tmjtmd-health-overview/

From our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God