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 …
We all know that a healthy smile requires decay-free teeth and healthy gums, but how often do we appreciate our jaw bone? Our teeth need a strong firm foundation to remain healthy and beautiful. Today’s post looks at bone recession. Occasionally, a patient experiences bone recession in their jaw which can cause tooth loss and …
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. First off, oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we have been providing sedation since 1981. We offer different levels of sedation and a choice of medication including oral analgesics, nitrous oxide, and …
There are valuable new developments in California dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Dr. Kenneth Hovden and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and revolutionary …
