With porcelain veneers, you can revamp your smile without significant restorative dental work. Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such an excellent match for natural tooth enamel. Porcelain is translucent and …
Some people don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos – none of these can coax a smile or laugh. If this person sounds familiar, then maybe you would like some information about complete smile makeovers. Don’t be embarrassed! …
It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most highly regarded physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your smile in the mirror …
Many dental patients in the San Mateo, Pacifica, and Half Moon Bay areas may wonder why, with all the advances in dental medicine, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are the best bet to prevent tooth decay, plaque build-up, and gum disease for Daly City dental patients!
The American Dental Association offers some welcome advice for choosing a dentist in Daly City. We have already talked about how word of mouth is an important factor for choosing a dentist. Here are some things you should look for.
Dental patients who live in the San Mateo, Pacifica, and Half Moon Bay area want to keep their mouths as healthy and clean as possible. However, they are also looking for convenience, and that’s why many of them turn to floss picks instead of old-fashioned dental floss.
Be sure to keep your regular check-ups with your Half Moon Bay dentist because your dentist can spot possible problems that could predispose you to a cracked tooth such as an uneven chewing surface or brittle teeth.
Hello! Welcome to my Daly City dentistry blog. Do you have crooked teeth? Do you wish you would have had braces as a kid, but feel it is too late now? Maybe you feel self-conscious about smiling with a mouth full of metal. I have good news for you: at Kenneth Hovden DDS, we offer …
Gingivitis is the term for the mild gum disease. At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we routinely discover gingivitis in our Daly City, San Francisco, and San Mateo clients who are not even aware they have the condition.
Hello Daly City visitors, welcome to Kenneth Hovden DDS. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in San Francisco: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of San Francisco dental patients, they are not problem free. Many California people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around …
