Advance Dental: Blog

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month In the United States alone every hour of every day someone loses their life to oral or oropharyngeal cancer. It is the cancer of the mouth and upper throat. Only forty percent of patients diagnosed will live longer than five years. Patients often end up suffering from facial disfigurement or trouble talking and eating. Its fatality is directly linked to its late-stage diagnosis. Dentists are often the first to identify oral cancer symptoms in patients, which is why offering oral cancer screenings is crucial. Early detection and prevention are key. Symptoms of Oral Cancer Dentists should provide their patients with information on the symptoms and indicators of oral cancer. If a patient has an abnormality in their mouth that does not improve or disappear after two to three weeks, they need to see a dental professional immediately. Urge your patients to perform self-checks and be vigilant of symptoms, such as: Sores or ulcers that d...

Fall is open enrollment for many employers.  Now  is the time to  enroll or review  your current dental insurance company, plan and benefits. As you are evaluating your dental plan, please keep in mind that we are In-Network with Delta Dental Premier, Lakeland ASR and Dental Health Options by Health Resources.   Some of our patients have dental insurance that is Out-of-Network. We do work with and file for them daily. There are some Out-of-Network insurances that still have good coverage in our office.  Although, if you can switch to one of the above In-Network dental insurances, you will have a greater savings in our office. For those patients who are unable to obtain dental insurance, we do offer an in-office dental savings plan. Details can be found simply by clicking the link below. Dental Savings Club We understand that insurance, in general, can be confusing and overwhelming. Any of our administrative staff wo...

As the end of the year rapidly approaches, we wanted to remind you to take advantage of any  unused dental benefits  you may have. Each year you receive a maximum amount from your dental insurance company, and in most cases the unused portion of this amount is  lost  when the new insurance year starts. These are benefits you have already paid for! Your dental care is important to us, and we want to make sure you get the care you need without overpaying for it.  If you have been postponing dental treatment or are overdue for a routine exam and cleaning, now is a great time to come in. Please call us at  574-271-9910  or  request an appointment online . We're looking forward to seeing you soon. Your Dental Family at Advance Dental

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...