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 …
A smile can reflect a good heart and your best intentions. It’s one of your most valuable assets, and at Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park we remind you to do whatever you can to protect it. We’ve drawn up a list of five things we call “smile …
When people get mouth sores, one of the things they can do while waiting for it to heal is evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Here are some tips from Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park that can help minimize the discomfort of eating and help …
Checkups at Jurich Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio typically include a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Oral cancer is about as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this …
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at Jurich Dental Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps …
Sometimes our patients wonder why, with all the developments in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss after a checkup at Jurich Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world. But don’t let their simplicity fool …
This message from Jurich Dental Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for …
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio TX, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us …
Silver fillings have been used in dentistry for more than a century to repair cavities in teeth. But they can be unsightly, and at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio, we offer fillings that can match the color of your teeth. One of the reasons that silver fillings have a long history in …
At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, many patients come in with a toothache. In some cases, the toothache is a secondary symptom of a sinus condition. Let’s discuss the relationship. Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue …
