Each restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City can address a specific issue. A porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or has had enamel loss. Bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some dental problems are more extensive and …
A smile makeover is all about using cosmetic dentistry procedures to make positive changes to your teeth. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we can combine two or more of these procedures to upgrade your smile. The effects of a smile makeover may be subtle, or they may be quite dramatic, like what you’d …
Porcelain veneers do not make your teeth look larger – unless you want them to. A veneer can correct many flaws and is a minimally invasive restoration. Porcelain veneers are among the cosmetic dentistry procedures available at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Veneers are an easy way to cover chips or cracks in your …
At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does it entail? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. These techniques might include: Teeth whitening …
A missing puzzle piece may not ruin a jigsaw puzzle, but a missing tooth can be very unsightly and ruin your smile. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we have dental implants that can restore a smile. A missing tooth can cause more than an unpleasant appearance. When a tooth and its root are …
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 Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps in technique or …
At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we create beautiful smiles with cosmetic dentistry every day. Smile enhancement with cosmetic dentistry can have positive changes on your life. The smallest improvement can boost your self-confidence. We have many techniques we can use, depending on the state of your smile: we can correct teeth that are …
This post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City concentrates on the preparation required for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? Simply stated, a dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jawbone. The bone and the post grow together and become a solid foundation for one or more artificial teeth. This …
In this post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we begin with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants and stained T-shirt? Attractive clothing, well-groomed hair, and a fit …
Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we whiten smiles for our patients every day. There are two basic types of teeth stains: extrinstic, and intrinsic. Extrinsic stains are on the surfaces of your teeth: discolorations caused by …
