Advance Dental: Blog

We are   so very thankful   for you.  Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude. It truly calls us to be present to those around us. It's a day to spend with our loved ones and truly appreciate how grateful we are to have each other.  With that said, Thanksgiving is also the perfect  time for our office to reflect on what we've been given and be  so very thankful. Everyone here at Advance Dental, would like to take this moment to express how thankful we are for you. We are thankful you've allowed us to care for your dental needs and your continual trust in us. It's individuals like you that make our office more than a dental practice. We are a dental family. Happy Thanksgiving Sincerely, Your Dental Family at Advance Dental Request an Appointment or call our office today to learn more 574-271-9910  

SIX REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USE YOUR DENTAL BENEFITS We've all heard the saying "use it or lose it," well that is especially true when it comes to dental benefits. We want to assist you in maximizing your dental insurance benefits and essentially save you money.   1. Yearly Maximum   This is the limit on how much your dental insurance plan will pay within one full year. Most are capped at $1000 to $1500 and usually renew on January 1st. If you have unused benefits, these will not roll over to the next year, they will be lost. 2. Deductible   This a set amount of money you must pay before your insurance company will pay towards any treatment. If you've received dental treatment this year, you've probably met or made some progress towards your deductible. Completing treatment this year will help you avoid paying your deductible twice.    3. Premiums   This one is simple, if you are paying for your dental insurance ...

Get the CareCredit credit card that helps fit care into your budget, and a special offer that supports a healthy smile. Between now and July 31, 2019, get a free Philips Sonicare Essence+ electric toothbrush when you complete these steps (in any order) .  For new CareCredit cardholders. 1. Open a new CareCredit credit card account.* 2. Use your new card to make a single or multiple purchases totaling $200 or more. 3. Register your purchase by July 31, 2019.   • Online at  carecredit.com/promotions  with code SMILE   • By mail to: Offer # SMILE P.O. Box 540003 El Paso, TX 88554-0003 Call 574-271-9910 and schedule an appointment today! Ask for details or call (866) 893-7364. Valid 5/1 through 7/31/19.

Progression of Gum Disease One of the biggest advancements in dentistry in recent years is our improved understanding of gum disease. Gum recession was once considered to be a normal part of the aging process. But dentists now regard it as treatable and have identified a number of diseases with which it shares high rates of comorbidity. While exciting investigations into causative relationships between gum disease treatments and other diseases are ongoing, it is important for patients to be up-to-date on what is already known about prevention. Low-Level Gum Inflammation Gingivitis is the early form of gum disease. It is so common that when many people notice symptoms, such as seeing blood when they spit their toothpaste, they do not realize there is anything wrong. Inflamed gums will look swollen and discolored, but gingivitis is usually not evident until it has already progressed relatively far. It may also cause bad breath. There are many things that could cause gingivitis...

Dr. Stangebye is celebrating 28 years of excellence this year! Many of our patients have known Dr. Stangebye for a very long time. Some patients were even inherited from Dr. Nauss and have been with our dental family for the full 28 years. Our patients are considered part of our dental family. For those of you who have not been with us as long, here is a little history about our practice and Dr. Stangebye.  Dr. Stangebye was born and grew up in Hobart, Indiana. He graduated from River Forest High School in Hobart where he participated in football, wrestling, track and field and band. It was actually in band where he met the love of his life, Sue. He has also had an everlasting love for all things mechanical, especially airplanes and motorcycles. Following high school, he obtained his undergraduate degree from Purdue University, specializing in Electrical Engineering. He then began pursuing his dental career at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He grad...