Men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this ailment. There are several possible causes, some which are often overlooked: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on tonsils Dry mouth At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we can help you with this …
Hello Daly City! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old dazzled friends and family? When a lisp was considered cute and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. Toothless smiles are disconcerting and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of capturing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever—even if you have …
Hello, welcome to the Kenneth Hovden DDS blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually impact oral health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common issue, especially among older adults. However, men and women of all ages experience the symptoms of dry …
Preparing to pay for critical dental work can be a daunting undertaking. The good news is that the cost may be far less than you imagined. Knowing your needs is crucial to planning your budget for dental work. Trying to Compare Comparing the price of a dental crown for molars versus the price of a …
At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we provide advanced cosmetic dentistry. That means we repair all types of smile shortcomings. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many men and women don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it fixed. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can result …
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 …
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career, …
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 …
To upgrade your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Kenneth Hovden DDS. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life significantly. Many of our patients feel more self-confident in personal and professional settings with their new, whiter smiles. White …
Hello, and welcome to the San Francisco dental health blog. My name is Dr. Kenneth Hovden and I want to tell you about our Daly City practice, Kenneth Hovden DDS. We work hard to keep our patients satisfied. Our most popular services are: restorative dentistry sleep apnea and snoring TMJ treatment Invisalign Lumineers We serve …
