If you have claustrophobia, you forego cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without joining in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is …
If you have been paying attention to the orthodontics scene in recent years, you probably have heard about invisible braces and speed braces. These new teeth straightening procedures have been welcomed by many individuals, especially adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces. There’s more good news for people who want to straighten their …
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smile, such as decay, gum disease, …
If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most men and women with a missing tooth. The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. Remember that the tooth implant …
Hello, I’m Dr. Hovden Kenneth. Welcome to my Daly City cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists in Daly City are dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two …
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 …
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 …
Are you thinking about straightening your teeth? You may be able to skip those old-fangled metal braces for clear braces from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. With clear braces, teeth straightening is a whole new ballgame. Unlike traditional metal braces, clear braces have no wires or brackets or rubber bands. Even better, they are …
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 …
