This message from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City is for anyone who is finding it difficult to improve their dental health. We urge you to keep working at it and assure you that we’re here to help! Keep Trying To Floss Many people are good about brushing their teeth, but sometimes skip flossing. This …
Saliva is an important part of good oral health. Without an adequate flow, you’d find it very difficult to chew and swallow. If you have a problem with dry mouth, let us know at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Saliva is produced by several glands in and around the mouth, and it is mostly …
Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and adults. …
In this post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle. The …
Looking for a new dentist? Maybe you’re new in town, or maybe you’re just looking for a change. Whatever the reason, Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City has some suggestions you may find useful. It isn’t a decision you want to make lightly. Ideally you should establish a relationship that you can count on for …
Regular exercise is essential to good health. When you’re physically fit then you look better, and more important, you feel better! And as we remind our patients here at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, that goes for keeping your teeth in good shape, too! If your eyes are the window to your soul, then …
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your …
Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. For …
There are lots of people out there who feel pain when they sip coffee or eat ice cream, or take a bite out of something hard. If sensitive teeth are a problem for you, talk to us about it at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. In many cases, sensitive teeth respond to something as …
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it over with. But at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we have a question: are you doing it right? We ask this in all seriousness. There is always room for improvement, even in something as basic as …
