Why Visit The Dentist?
In today’s post, we share a personal story from a patient: For many years, I didn’t have ‘go to the dentist’ at the top of my to-do list. But all that has changed. I now…
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Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t react to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important…
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Are Your Eating Habits Sabotaging Your Oral Health?
Most Daly City residents know that frequently eating foods high in sugar can cause cavities. Therefore, it’s important to limit candy, soda, cookies, etc. Also, remember that frequency is as dangerous as the amount of…
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5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Kenneth Hovden DDS we urge people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you abstain from biannual dental checkups because…
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What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Many men and women are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. It could be a chip or crack. Perhaps they have yellowed over the years. You Don’t Have to Live With Chips and Cracks…
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Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any event in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future….
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Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Hello! I’m Kenneth Hovden, DDS, of Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1981. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion or a bad bite. Malocclusion is the…
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How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of individuals have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a…
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Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary
Many Daly City residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some men and women with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear…
