When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you decide on carries the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today in our dental blog, we look at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care …
If you have claustrophobia, you forego cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without joining in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is …
If you have been paying attention to the orthodontics scene in recent years, you probably have heard about invisible braces and speed braces. These new teeth straightening procedures have been welcomed by many individuals, especially adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces. There’s more good news for people who want to straighten their …
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smile, such as decay, gum disease, …
If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most men and women with a missing tooth. The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. Remember that the tooth implant …
Hello, I’m Dr. Hovden Kenneth. Welcome to my Daly City cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists in Daly City are dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two …
Cosmetic dentistry is really coming into its own. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, cosmetic dentistry is about making positive changes to your teeth and smile, while at the same time maintaining your dental health. Everyone, it seems, would like to improve the aesthetics of their smile. Who wouldn’t? When we combine several cosmetic …
If you would like to improve your smile with teeth whitening, the first step is deciding how you’ll do it. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, teeth whitening is one of our most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures. There are lots of whitening products out there, but what they have in common is a peroxide-based …
Modern teeth whitening treatments are better than ever: great news for anyone who wants to whiten their teeth. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we offer safe and effective products and systems that give you the brightest smile you can imagine. Everyone, it seems, would like to have teeth that are whiter. Just take …
If you have ever wondered how cosmetic dentistry could improve your smile, give us a call at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City and let’s talk about it. Maybe you have a tooth that’s been chipped since middle school, or a gap between your front teeth that’s been there since forever. Or maybe your smile …
