Many Daly City dentistry patients have discovered the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry (sometimes called sleep dentistry). There are three main types of sedation options available in the San Francisco area for patients to think about: Inhalation Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called ‘laughing gas‘ has been used in San Mateo cosmetic dental offices for over a century, …
Hi. My name is Dr. Kenneth Hovden. I have enjoyed serving the Daly City and San Francisco areas since 1981. One of the things that I pride myself on is giving my patients the oral health education they need to have a healthy smile. Here at Kenneth Hovden DDS we know that optimal dental health …
Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Dr. Hovden recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A floss pick holds just a small segment of …
Most Daly City people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the San Francisco area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and …
You have probably seen ads for bleaching products contain terms such as “white brite,” “22 carbamide peroxide” and “peroxide teeth.” How do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction? Some tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient that desires a whiter smile. At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we only recommend tooth bleaching for …
Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the San Mateo, Pacifica, and Half Moon Bay area, this may come as a surprise. Today in the Kenneth Hovden DDS post, we are going to review …
Dental visits can be extremely stressful and for some California residents, the fear and anxiety associated with a trip to the dentist prevents them from getting the care they need. At Kenneth Hovden DDS we provide the best oral sedation dentistry available. We will accommodate your needs with minimal, moderate, or deep sedation. Don’t let …
Hello San Francisco dental blog visitors, welcome to the Kenneth Hovden DDS blog. I am Dr. Kenneth Hovden in Daly City. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off for the multiple office visits to …
In a perfect world, each of your precious teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most California men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by dental caries, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, or …
Your Daly City child’s dental health is essential to overall health and vitality. At Kenneth Hovden DDS, our Daly City pediatric dentists love working with you and your child to ensure a healthy smile for life. Why? The health of your Daly City child’s teeth and gums can affect their speech development, eating habits and …
