Our teeth work hard and are constantly under attack. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Unfortunately, enamel erosion is always at work. On the bright side, with regular flossing and brushing and checkups at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, it is also largely …
This post from Kennth Hovden DDS in Daly City examines the effect of a balanced diet on your dental health. Proper nutrition, of course, can benefit you in a number of ways: increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you consider …
Do you like your smile? Do you ever think there is room for improvement? At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we use the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to perform smile makeovers that improve the appearance of our patients’ smiles. A smile makeover can produce dramatics results in your overall appearance. Even a small change …
The condition of your teeth has a significant impact on your health and well-being. Denture wearers understand this all too well. Implant-supported dentures from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City are the most secure and stable denture option available anywhere. The Drawbacks of Dentures While traditional dentures are better than no teeth at all, they certainly …
Gum disease is far too common in the United States, where it is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. It can be treated at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, but the earlier it’s diagnosed, the better. With that in mind, we ask: how much do you know about gum disease? Take our …
If you feel tired and sluggish during the day, and your bed partner tells you that you snore, you may have a conditiion call sleep apnea. Snoring and sleep apnea are treatable at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. What is sleep apnea? It’s a potentially health-threatening condition in which your breathing periodically stops while …
No one disputes the fact that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive than dull smiles. Everybody likes to see an attractive smile, and having beautiful teeth is also healthy for your self esteem. At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, a smile makeover can get you the smile you’ve always wanted. Glad to Meet …
A smile makeover is all about using cosmetic dentistry procedures to make positive changes to your teeth. It combines 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. With cosmetic dentistry we can make changes to the color of …
Dental crowns have been around a long time, and they continue to play a critical role in cosmetic dentistry at Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City. A dental crown, often called a cap, covers the visible part of the tooth. Dental crowns are used for many common dental problems: An old crown that is damaged …
This post from Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City is about smile makeovers. Some patients wonder if the term is synonymous with cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your upper front teeth, veneer …
