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 …
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 …
