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Why You Should Have Your Teeth Professionally Cleaned at Kenneth Hovden DDS

Having a bright, healthy smile can be a major confidence booster. Professional teeth cleaning at Kenneth Hovden DDS is one of the most effective ways to achieve a healthy smile. Not only does it help to remove surface stains and discoloration, but it also helps to promote overall oral health. Professional teeth cleaning at Kenneth

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Royalty At Kenneth Hovden DDS

When Dr. Kenneth Hovden crowns one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is required to add more support and to keep the tooth from

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More Info on TMJ and How it Can Affect You

Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some ailments with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also also called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically,

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9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease

Unfortunately, gingivitis (gum disease) is very common. But completely preventable. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy: If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush properly Brush for two to three minutes, at least

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3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties

Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Kenneth Hovden DDS we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation in candy intake

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Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!

As if you needed another reason to keep your gums in top condition. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that contributes to chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The research study, “Porphyromonas gingivalis

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Hiccups In Your Dental Routine

The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many San Francisco

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Looking for a Long-Term Tooth Whitening Solution?

Are your teeth yellowish or gray? Have you tried an OTC tooth whitening system without success? Do you have tetracycline stains? You don’t have to live with a lackluster smile. Porcelain veneers can beautify your teeth and create a dazzling smile that will delight you for years to come. What are Porcelain Veneers? Veneers are

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The Kenneth Hovden DDS Guide To Veneers

It’s easy to see why Daly City smile makeover patients and cosmetic dentists love porcelain veneers. They correct a multitude of cosmetic flaws and deliver stunning results for my San Francisco area patients. If you are considering beautifying your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted dentist with extensive experience performing this treatment. The

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Smile More, Live Better

If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a calculated effort to avoid flashing a smile in social and professional settings. Do you think frequent smiling has a considerable effect on your life? You bet it does. In addition to simply making us happier, smiling

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