To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. doctor Jurich knows this, and that is why the dental team at Jurich Dental Family Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry have made patient comfort our top priority. In conjunction with creating a soothing environment, we have various medications that can lower and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to …
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a scale that can measure daytime sleepiness based off of your total score on a questionnaire. The questionnaire is made up of eight possible situations, each of which you give a score of 0-3 based on your likelihood to fall asleep in the particular situation, with zero being “no …
Bite down hard, but not on Doctor Jurich’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the dilemma and there are ways to make it right. Painful chewing can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of those …
Countless men and women have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post. Dental implants …
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid …
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and pricey to repair. Today’s post in the William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Avoiding a cracked tooth means avoiding chewing on hard things. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer …
Some San Antonio residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A Dental Crown is a Durable Restoration A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover …
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing proper oral hygiene daily with pay off throughout your life. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not to mention bad breath (something friends, family, and coworkers will also …
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Dr.Jurich is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and pinpoint …
You’re munching popcorn at the movies and biting down on an unpopped kernel. You hear a noise that makes your toes curl. Crack! You’ve cracked a tooth. Nobody wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth. William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is here after hours and on weekends to …
