Cosmetic dentistry is really coming into its own. Trend-watchers say that more and more people are choosing it every day to improve their smiles, with the procedures that are available at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. We all want to look our best. But cosmetic dentistry isn’t just about vanity; it is good for …
Dental implants are widely considered one of the greatest advances in dentistry. Implants are titanium post that is surgically implanted into the jaw of a patient, to replace a missing root. The post, in turn, can support an artificial tooth. Dental implants are available from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Sometimes we have to …
Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth, or maybe a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, porcelain veneers can mask these and other dental flaws, …
If you want to brighten your smile with cosmetic dentistry, visit Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City for an exam and consultation. We believe that the smile makeover consultation is the most important component of the process. Think of it as a preliminary appointment. It’s your opportunity to find out what procedures are available to …
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. At Kenneteh Hovden DDS in Daly City, we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A cracked tooth with decay A poorly-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost …
Have you been considering improving your smile with cosmetic dentistry but are afraid you can’t fit it into your hectic schedule? Let Kenneth Hovden DDS put your mind at ease. Cosmetic dentistry at Kenneth Hovden DDS is quicker than you think. Some procedures such as teeth whitening can be done in just one visit to …
Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn, causes our facial muscles to sink in and collapse. …
A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth, and they’re available at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Are they worth it? Absolutely! The actual dental implant is a metal post, usually titanium. The post is surgically placed into the jaw bone to replace the root of …
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dentist appointment because you think it’s less important than the other twenty things on your to-do list. …
This post from your dentist in Daly City addresses oral inflammation. Swollen and painful gums may be signs of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect …
