At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace the tooth …
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are permanent dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. In this message, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy …
If you have missing spaces in your smile due to tooth decay, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or cracked, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Dr. Hovden at …
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. Implant-supported dentures are already worn successfully by hundreds of thousands of people. If you hate …
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Dental implants are sometimes confused with artificial teeth. Actually, an implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In …
Once one of our patients at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? Recovery is difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into …
Not everything was better back in the good old days. Take dentures, for instance. They’ve improved many lives, but there is a better option from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City: implant-supported dentures. There are two types of implant anchored dentures: removable and permanent. No adhesive is required for either system. With the permanent type, …
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 …
Some people believe that keeping their teeth healthy for a lifetime is unlikely, if not impossible. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we are happy to assure you that this is a myth. With proper dental hygiene, regular dental checkups and a healthy lifestyle, your teeth can serve you throughout your life. At our …
The condition of your teeth has a big impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, dental implants can replace a single missing tooth, or be used to anchor a set of dentures. The Drawbacks of Dentures While dentures are better than having no …
