Hi, I’m Doctor Levi Jurich of Jurich Dental Family Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more …
Here is some vital news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a main cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is found in the early stages, especially by …
Thank you for visiting the Jurich Dental Family Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry dental blog. Today, I’d like to talk about an important but often overlooked feature in our practice: the modern dental chair. Did you know that dental chairs don’t come from your local San Antonio furniture store? An Overlooked but Critical Piece of Dental …
Hello! I’m Levi Jurich, of Jurich Dental Family Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 2019. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite …
Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Tragically, enamel erosion is extremely pervasive, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some …
A reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common issue, especially among older men and women. Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, it can cause tooth damage. Saliva is needed to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acids that can cause plaque. Extensive cavities can …
Do you have dental anxiety? If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider conscious sedation. Sedation is safe The most important thing to know is that oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Jurich Dental Family Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry, we have been providing sedation since 2019. …
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m doctor Levi Jurich with Jurich Dental Family Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry writing to offer my patients 6 ways to add vital dental care to each …
You may be wondering why now and again your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just concerned about improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your overall …
What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. I’m Doctor Levi Jurich of Jurich Dental Family Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry. Today, let’s talk a little bit about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages including tea. Over …
