Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as essential as your teeth. Some prescription medications can increase your risk of dental caries. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have …
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.
Many dental patients in and around San Francisco hold the belief that orthodontists only change the look of your teeth. Consequently, they think that the only reason to find an orthodontist in the San Mateo, Pacifica, or Half Moon Bay area is if you are interested in cosmetic dentistry. The fact is that your ability …
You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help prevent cavities? That’s the question we’re asking in today’s Daly City dental blog.
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) …
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 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 …
Welcome to my South San Francisco cosmetic dental blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth.
At Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City, we are able to complete several restorative dentistry procedures in one visit.
Dental implants have many advantages, such as preventing jaw bone recession which can occur when natural teeth are removed. Call our San Mateo County practice for a dental implant consultation.
