Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Kenneth Hovden DDS we urge people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you abstain from biannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more convincing reason to see your dentist regularly. …
Many men and women are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. It could be a chip or crack. Perhaps they have yellowed over the years. You Don’t Have to Live With Chips and Cracks You don’t have to live with imperfections in your smile. In today’s message, we discuss one of these solutions: dental …
How does your dentist help you stay healthy? Most people know that they can go to their dentist if they chip a tooth or have a toothache. Because of this, they may not realize how many other health issues your dentist can help you with. A full-service dental practice provides comprehensive oral health care. Bad …
Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit to your distinctive Daly City cosmetic dental office. Simple procedure, dramatic results The cutting-edge porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile …
Hi! Welcome to the Kenneth Hovden DDS dental blog where we take the time to answer dental questions. Today we are focusing on fabulous veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom-made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers can remedy …
Today’s Kenneth Hovden DDS post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal. If you are told that you need a root canal, don’t panic. Your dentist recommends this procedure when it is better for your tooth than the alternatives. A successful root canal (or endodontic treatment in “dental speak”) can …
Hi, I’m Dr. Kenneth Hovden, an experienced Daly City general dentist serving the greater San Francisco area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Daly City dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in California, because cosmetic …
Hello! I’m Kenneth Hovden, DDS, of Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1981. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion or a bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when …
Every stage of life has its pros and cons. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time and grandchildren. However, most Daly City retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility or dental problems. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and attractive throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you …
If you are researching smile makeovers, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 650-755-6000 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Dr. Hovden of Kenneth Hovden DDS. You can …
