Root canals have a bad reputation. Just hearing the words make a lot of people uneasy, because they’re associated with pain. But at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we stress that root canals do the opposite: they don’t cause pain, they relieve it. A root canal usually becomes necessary when a tooth is infected …
Is it time to get your life back in order, Daly City? Call it Spring Cleaning, or a Hard Reset: getting to the things that are easy to put off, like changing your car’s oil, replacing a lightbulb. or seeing the dentist. If you’ve been pushing dental work onto the back burner, maybe it’s time …
In this post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from a dentist like Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him Mr. Jones. The dentist listens carefully as he explains …
The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to Daly City people who are missing teeth are cutting-edge dental implants, available from Kenneth Hovden DDS. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. …
You probably believe that the most critical aspect regarding flossing is simply to do it every day. Daly City dentist Kenneth Hovden DDS agrees. However, many people find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish or solidify the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire. Let’s discuss some …
In this blog post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we remind you that it doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look around. In 10 …
In this post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we suggest to you that there are certain times when it is better for you not to brush your teeth. Coming from a dentist’s office, that must seem counter-intuitive. But it has to do with protecting enamel. Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is …
It’s not extremely enjoyable. You have to put on the heavy apron, hold an awkward piece of film in your mouth and sit really, really still while your dentist’s assistant takes x-rays. Is it really needed? Take it from the team at Kenneth Hovden DDS n Daly City: Absolutely! No question about it. We can’t …
Do you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? The good news is that we can treat gum disease at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are vital, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should …
If you are not happy with your smile, consider cosmetic dentistry at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, where we provide perfect smiles. The benefits of cosmetic dentistry include: Look and feel younger. Improve your oral health. Increase your confidence. Smile all the time! Teeth whitening is one of the most popular procedures of cosmetic …
