Periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so pervasive in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage such …
Are you an avid flosser? Many of us periodically skip this needed habit. Studies show that around 68% of men and women report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they really never floss. Skipping the regular flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental health and lead to costly dental …
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is a minor participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we don’t do things that way. You …
Here is the Kenneth Hovden DDS guide to treating teeth grinding. Understand Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related to an abnormal bite …
Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should …
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the San Francisco area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Kenneth Hovden DDS dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy …
Individuals get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not an issue to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems almost impossible to get …
Are you suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? It won’t get better until you have us take a look, at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Toothache pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket. Ignoring it won’t make it go away. Many dread seeking relief from a dentist because they fear the treatment …
There are a lot of dentists out there. That’s just one reason why we work so hard to provide excellent dental care and build patient trust, at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. We may provide the dentistry, but it’s not about us, it’s about you. From the dentist to the hygienist to the folks …
Mouthwash can leave your breath minty fresh, but it isn’t a cure for chronic bad breath. At best, it is a temporary mask. If you cope with bad breath on a regular basis, ask us about it next time you’re at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Ordinary bad breath is caused by the things …
