Dealing with constant jaw pain, headaches, or discomfort in your neck and shoulders? These symptoms might be linked to a condition called TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder), which affects the temporomandibular joint—the hinge connecting your jaw to your skull. If you’re a San Antonio resident struggling with these issues, Jurich Dental offers a personalized, compassionate approach …
Hi! I’m Dr. Levi Jurich, a dentist. I can be found at my San Antonio dental practice almost every day treating patients with tooth and gum problems or helping them prevent them. Many common medical conditions pose a risk to oral health. 1) San Antonio diabetes patients with high blood glucose often have a higher risk …
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental check-ups and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels men and women to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary …
Tooth cavities are a prevalent oral health issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds in San Antonio, Texas. At Jurich Dental, we can treat cavities quickly. While cavities may seem like a common occurrence, they are not to be taken lightly. Ignoring or delaying treatment for tooth cavities can have serious consequences for …
Many dental patients wonder why, with all the developments in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. Let Jurich Dental tell you why it’s so critical. The Most Important Tools to Keep Your Smile Healthy It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but …
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 …
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 …