At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we make every checkup a noteworthy experience with our attention to detail, and committment to each patient’s dental health. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using …
At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the enamel of …
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and a tossed salad? A cholesterol test that shows your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile free of cavities, Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City salutes you. Essential Dental Health Brushing …
This post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City is about root canal procedures. Root canals are often feared, but they allow you to keep a tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted. It is important that dental patients know what is happening during this anxiety-inducing, though routine, procedure. At the center of each …
At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we create perfect smiles for our smile makeover patients. Here are some of the cosmetic dental procedures we use in smile makeovers. Implant Dentistry Dental implants are the ultimate tooth restoration. A dental implant consists of a metal post that is inserted into your jawbone. The post replaces …
Dental implants are one of the great steps forward in dentistry. A typical implant consists of a titanium post inserted in the jaw, and an artificial tooth that goes on top of it. They’re available from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Caring for a dental implant is not much different than caring for your …
Do you have a tooth that is beyond saving? Considering a dental implant? There are advantages to combining the extraction and implant into one procedure. In this post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and implant placement. 1. You save healthy bone As soon as a …
Denture wearers have better options than ever before. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City provide numerous advantages over conventional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Provides up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate Comfortable Little or no gum irritation Doesn’t impair speaking …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many people with missing no teeth choose dentures. But dentures are not without issues, and there is a state-of-the-art alternative, at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. 13 Problems With Dentures 1. Dentures usually fit properly at …
Why should everyone brush at least twice a day? Those of us at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City will use this post to discuss why it is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and impedes the …
