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 …
Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and adults. …
In this post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle. The …
Looking for a new dentist? Maybe you’re new in town, or maybe you’re just looking for a change. Whatever the reason, Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City has some suggestions you may find useful. It isn’t a decision you want to make lightly. Ideally you should establish a relationship that you can count on for …
Everyday stress can cause some people to clench their jaw or grind their teeth. This in turn can aggravate or even lead to TMJ disorder, which is treatable at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. The temporomandibular joints are the muscles, tendons, and bones that connect the jaw to the skull. They’re among the most …
Regular exercise is essential to good health. When you’re physically fit then you look better, and more important, you feel better! And as we remind our patients here at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, that goes for keeping your teeth in good shape, too! If your eyes are the window to your soul, then …
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your …
A smile makeover is all about using cosmetic dentistry procedures to make positive changes to your teeth. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we can combine two or more of these procedures to upgrade your smile. The effects of a smile makeover may be subtle, or they may be quite dramatic, like what you’d …
Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we can address that with a state-of-the-art dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, the …
Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. For …
