A smile communicates your emotions better than words ever can. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. What if you want to smile but the issues with your teeth prevent you? Cosmetic dentistry from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City can help. You may have a warm and engaging personality, but no …
We fill a lot of cavities at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. We really stress preventative dentistry as the key to …
Did you know that as many as five million teeth get knocked out of peoples’ mouths every single year? Not surprisingly, a lot of those accidents happens on the playing field. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we want to remind everyone how important it is to always wear a protective mouthguard when participating …
It’s hard to keep your wits about you during any kind of emergency. That’s why it’s a good idea to know what to do beforehand. Remember we offer emergency dentistry at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. Let’s discuss what you should and shouldn’t do if you have an oral emergency. Broken Tooth DON’T throw …
The more you know, the better off you are. That’s a general truth that applies to a lot of things in life, and that includes dentistry. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we want all our patients to be as informed as possible about the procedures they have. A question that patients bring to …
Too tired to touch a toothbrush? We’ve all been there. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we have two quick ideas to overcome your exhaustion and pick up your toothbrush. Idea #1 Drag Tongue Along Teeth As you lie there in bed after a long hard day and realize you forgot to brush, drag …
Restorative dentistry has come a long way over the years and there are now several effective ways to repair decayed teeth. In this post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we are going to focus on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be …
Quite often, people freak out if their dental crown moves or comes off completely. This is understandable, but at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we advise remaining cool, calm, and collected. Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First things first, find your crown if it has …
The enamel on your teeth is a hard, protective surface, but it isn’t indestructable. At Kenneth Hovdeen DDS in Daly City we strongly recommend avoiding the following, in order to keep yours healthy. 1. Chewing on hard foods This includes things such as beef jerky and hard candy. 2. Chewing on hard objects This includes …
At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City we are accepting new patients. This works both ways, of course: if we’re seeing you for the first time, then you are seeing us for the first time. Rest assured, we are committed to excellence and to helping you maintain good dental health. It’s natural to be a …
