Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from the bottom of the sinus cavity. It’s no wonder that when there is pain in that general area, the particular location can be hard to discover. Allergies, infections, and …
Keeping your teeth clean is a vital factor in maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the advantages of visiting your dentist often is receiving a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing practices. Your Partner in Oral Health Our dental hygienist can professionally clean and polish your teeth at your semiannual dental check-up. …
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around San Francisco. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a cosmetic dentistry dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are …
Dental patients in the San Francisco area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This …
Here at Kenneth Hovden DDS, we approach all your oral care needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our dental practice and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office there are safe and effective …
Today’s message focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many critical functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn, …
Those who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Half Moon Bay were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an experienced …
If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening and teeth bleaching are the easiest ways you can dramatically improve your appearance. It is important to realize that not every smile responds to teeth bleaching in the same way. The shade you’ll achieve and the amount of time the …
What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the differences in the systems. Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Dentists who offer professional in-office …
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper oral …
