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 …
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 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 …
What does it take to change the way you look? Long hours at the gym? Expensive trips to Daly City salons? What about a routine trip to the dentist for teeth whitening? You may not look forward to seeing the dentist, but when they whiten your teeth, you’ll love the results. Teeth whitening is straight-forward, but …
Many Daly City residents will experience at least one tooth emergency in their life. You could break a tooth playing a sport, accidentally dislodge a dental crown, experience sudden pain caused by an abscess or break a wire on your braces. In the case of a dental emergency, it is vital to see your Daly …
Kenneth Hovden DDS is an expert practice in the Daly City area. Questions about cosmetic or dental health issues? We’ll give you answers the internet can’t.
Dr. Hovden recommends brushing, flossing, and regular checkups to fight bad breath. Our practice offers general and cosmetic dentistry. Contact us today!
Need to fix a sore tooth or brighten your smile? Dr. Kenneth Hovden, DDS, in Daly City provides family, restorative, and cosmetic dental services. Call now!
