Welcome to the Kenneth Hovden DDS dental blog! I am Dr. Kenneth Hovden. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can totally transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers really possible? Absolutely! At Kenneth Hovden …
Wishing for a Daly City whiter smile but not sure how to get it? New to California smile tooth whitening lingo? At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we educate clients on the variety of San Francisco affordable teeth whiting treatments; from whitening trays to San Mateo teeth bleaching to San Francisco opalescence whitening. We do Daly City …
Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many so-called San Francisco cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. San Mateo dental procedures such as tooth replacement are smile-enhancing and, more importantly, prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking. Myth #2: A San Francisco …
Most health-conscious individuals in the San Mateo, San Francisco and San Francisco area exercise regularly, and many turn to sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel erodes, those …
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local San Francisco residents. As your dentist, it’s my job to help you understand how to care for your teeth and to keep them healthy. Everyone in San Francisco knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires regular daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local San …
When you meet someone in San Francisco who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health? Though it is extremely unfair, we are often judged (and misjudged) …
Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular dental procedures in California. It seems that everyone in Daly City is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many consumers in the San Francisco area are turning to over-the-counter solutions to whiten their teeth, however their can be dangers and pitfalls …
Hello San Francisco cosmetic dental blog visitors, welcome to the Kenneth Hovden DDS blog. I am Dr. Kenneth Hovden. I came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled ‘Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease.’ Author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study …
Hello San Francisco! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you I can help. My name is Dr. Kenneth Hovden and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Daly City area since 1981 at Kenneth Hovden DDS. Whether your …
Hello friends of Kenneth Hovden DDS. Welcome to my Daly City cosmetic dentistry blog. This site is for my patients and anyone in the South San Francisco area who doesn’t have a regular dentist. I invite you to call 650-755-6000 to schedule an evaluation. I’m not talking about an ordinary dental evaluation, although I will …
