Dental patients in the San Francisco area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This …
Here at Kenneth Hovden DDS, we approach all your oral care needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our dental practice and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office there are safe and effective …
Today’s message focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many critical 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, …
Those who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Half Moon Bay were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an experienced …
If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening and teeth bleaching are the easiest ways you can dramatically improve your appearance. It is important to realize that not every smile responds to teeth bleaching in the same way. The shade you’ll achieve and the amount of time the …
What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the differences in the systems. Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Dentists who offer professional in-office …
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper oral …
In today’s post we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in cosmetic dental smile makeovers. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are altering the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the ideal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to …
Hello, my name is Dr. Kenneth Hovden, and I want to welcome you to my Daly City dental blog. My dental practice, Kenneth Hovden DDS, wants to help our patients be knowledgeable about oral health issues. Today we are going to discuss the complexity and importance of your saliva. This typically yucky substance is, in …
When it comes to oral health, adolescence is a pivotal time for Daly City youth. On the upside, the last of the permanent teeth come in providing young men and women with their “adult smile.” Good habits can be forged and reinforced. Teeth can be aligned with orthodontia, providing increased confidence when it is often sorely …
