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5 Cavity Basics For San Francisco

Some of the most popular dental topics discussed in San Mateo and Daly City relate to cosmetic dentistry, such as teeth whitening, veneers, and dental implants. However, the desire to avoid cavities is still the main reason Pacifica and Half Moon Bay residents visit their dentists, so today the Daly City dental blog is going to highlight the 5 things you need to know about cavities.

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Into the Thick of It – The Skinny on Toothpaste

Welcome to our blog, Daly City! I’m excited about how much I have to share with you about toothpaste and oral hygiene in the short time we have together. Enjoy!

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Is It Growing In Your Mouth?

The plaque process goes something like this:
Bacteria naturally occurs in the mouth, always will. Bacteria will try to colonize on the smooth surfaces of your teeth. At first, it will be soft enough to be removed with a fingernail (that’s plaque).

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Use Five Fingers for Quick and Healthy Flossing in Daly City

This is a team effort. With the middle fingers wound up in the floss, the thumb and forefinger can grip and guide the floss into place. After curving the floss around the tooth into a “C” shape, and the up and down motions have wiped away plaque, then “unspool” the floss for a new section for the next tooth’s edges.

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Kenneth Hovden DDS Treats Cankers Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters

Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City provides the full spectrum of general, cosmetic, and pediatric dental services. We offer restorative dentistry, sleep apnea and snoring, TMJ treatment, Invisalign, Lumineers and complete smile makeovers.

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10 Terrific Tooth Tips From Kenneth Hovden DDS

10. If you are looking for an excellent dentist in the Daly City area, we invite you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kenneth Hovden at Kenneth Hovden DDS. At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we provide gentle, quality care for children and adults. Talk to us about preventative, restorative, cosmetic, or children’s dentistry. We look forward to serving you.

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“Don’t Take Stress Out On Your Teeth, Daly City”

If you’re concerned about the effect stress can have on your teeth, schedule an appointment at Kenneth Hovden DDS today. We treat patients from age 18 to 75 and we offer restorative dentistry, sleep apnea and snoring treatment, TMJ treatment, and Invisalign. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Toothbrush Wars in San Francisco

The pressure you put on your gums with either type of toothbrush is important. Some San Francisco residents say that it’s difficult to know how much pressure they use with electric toothbrushes, while others say that because of the quick electrical movements, they tend to be more gentle on their gums than when they use manual brushes. You may want to try them both to see what your brushing style is and discuss it with your San Francisco dentist.

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“Keep Your Teeth Safe, Daly City”

I’m Dr. Kenneth Hovden, a concerned Daly City dentist and fitness enthusiast, and I want to talk to you today about mouth protectors.

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San Francisco Mouths And Stomatitis

A good general definition for stomatitis is the inflammation of the membranes in the mouth.

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