Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park CA. Teeth grinding can occur during the day …
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” Fluoride toothpaste is good for teeth, and at Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park CA, we encourage its use. Fluoride is an essential mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods …
This New Year’s Eve, folks all over the world will be watching the ball and waiting for it to drop. They will be jotting down resolutions left and right, ranging from the achievable to the borderline impossible. As everyone around you is dusting off old workout equipment and renewing gym memberships, Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, …
At Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park CA, we know the holidays can be a chance to rejoice and relax for many. But for just as many folks – especially those with missing teeth – it can also be a daunting endeavor. After all, holidays include a ton …
When you suddenly have to juggling a lot of issues, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through an intense family situation or have become the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and …
A question from the team at Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park CA: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure – all …
Here’s a reminder from Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park CA: when you go to the store for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. You can depend on the American Dental Association (ADA), which only places its seal on …
Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park CA, we assure you that the answer is no. When it comes to maintaining your dental health, an old school manual toothbrush is …
Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park CA, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell …
Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park CA often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in …
