A missing puzzle piece may not ruin a jigsaw puzzle, but a missing tooth can be very unsightly and ruin your smile. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we have dental implants that can restore a smile. A missing tooth can cause more than an unpleasant appearance. When a tooth and its root are …
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps in technique or …
At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we create beautiful smiles with cosmetic dentistry every day. Smile enhancement with cosmetic dentistry can have positive changes on your life. The smallest improvement can boost your self-confidence. We have many techniques we can use, depending on the state of your smile: we can correct teeth that are …
This post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City concentrates on the preparation required for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? Simply stated, a dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jawbone. The bone and the post grow together and become a solid foundation for one or more artificial teeth. This …
In this post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we begin with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants and stained T-shirt? Attractive clothing, well-groomed hair, and a fit …
No one really enjoys going to the dentist, and at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we understand that. But we want all our patients to have a positive experience when they come in for an appointment, and we’re always willing to go the extra mile for their comfort. We want to be transparent in …
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Dr. Kenneth Hovden is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and discover what you are anxious about. …
Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we whiten smiles for our patients every day. There are two basic types of teeth stains: extrinstic, and intrinsic. Extrinsic stains are on the surfaces of your teeth: discolorations caused by …
At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, our smile makeover patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a valuable investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, attractive smile cannot be measured in dollars. We agree, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. Do you have to spend thousands of dollars to improve …
Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems to currently be the dietary villain of choice. In this post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we give you yet another reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda delivers a double punch of damage with two of its …
