Do you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? The good news is that we can treat gum disease at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are vital, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should …
Many of our dental patients at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City have experienced a boost in self-confidence, thanks to cosmetic dentistry. From teeth whitening to dental implants or porcelain veneers, we have procedures to correct just about any imperfection. Teeth whitening is one of the most requested procedures we provide. Everyone seems ready to …
Hello, and welcome to the blog of Kenneth Hovden DDS. Today we are answering a common question of dental patients: What exactly are veneers, and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry? Dental veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or composite resin. They are custom-made for each patient, and used to improve …
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a straight answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that. I’m Dr. Kenneth Hovden. Thanks for stopping to read my blog. I know it can be frustrating to look for the cost of getting a dental implant procedure done and finding nothing solid …
Are you one of the many Daly City men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is …
Ill-fitting dentures can cause more problems for San Francisco denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking. …
Daly City men and women with missing teeth know that chewing can be difficult and painful. If you are looking at the cost of dental implants in Daly City and feel uncertain whether this is the step you ought to take, come see Kenneth Hovden DDS to learn all about tooth implants. Dental implants are usually the best permanent tooth replacement for Daly City people whose missing teeth make it hard to chew and eat.
A dental implant, or tooth implant, is anchored into the jaw bone. It does not slide around like a removable denture. It functions just like a natural tooth.
Attention Daly City denture wearers: there is life after dentures with tooth implants! Call today to set-up a consultation.
A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and works like a natural tooth. The actual dental implant material is usually titanium. A post is surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation. The root …
