http://www.smartdentistry.net Dr. Ken Hovden is a 3rd generation San Franciscan and a 2nd generation dentist. Both his mother and father are dentists along with his sister who is a practicing orthodontist. Growing up in San Francisco Dr. Hovden attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory. en-us http://www.smartdentistry.net/welcome_htm.htm Dr. Hovden always strives to be the best. He has been a faculty member at University of the Pacific School of Dentistry for over 21 years teaching in the endodontic department. He has served on the Executive Board of Directors of the school\'s Alumni Association for over 12 years. http://www.smartdentistry.net/welcome_htm.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-services-and-treatments-6.htm Keep pressure on with gauze until bleeding stopped. Keep swallowing to keep area dry. No rinsing of mouth for first 24 hours. There after warm salt water rinses 2-3 times per day for the first four to five days. No spitting. Do not use a straw. Do not suck on the extraction site. Eat soft foods. First night brush remaining teeth with your brush and water. http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-services-and-treatments-6.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/glossary/high-tech-laser-dentistry.htm The aspect of the laser many patients appreciate most is its comfort. While no treatment is truly painless, the laser greatly reduces the need for anesthetics such as Novocain. This enhances our ability to treat patients who are pregnant or medically... http://www.smartdentistry.net/glossary/high-tech-laser-dentistry.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/glossary/branded-invisalign.htm Invisalign, Align's core product, combines proven orthodontic science with 3-D computer graphics and mass customization technology. Invisalign has two primary components: ClinCheck and Aligners. http://www.smartdentistry.net/glossary/branded-invisalign.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-tmj-treatment.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-tmj-treatment.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/glossary/cosmetic-gum-contouring.htm The laser actually vaporizes unnecessary and unsightly tissue with unmatched accuracy and effectiveness. What is left in the place of the overgrown gums is a healthy-looking, well-proportioned smile. The process takes only a few minutes for most, and there http://www.smartdentistry.net/glossary/cosmetic-gum-contouring.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/word-of-mouth-winter-2006-2007-2.htm Did you know that a cavity is what is left after tooth decay is removed? Or that the incidence of tooth decay is second only to the common cold? Decay is the most important cause of tooth loss in younger people. Periodontal (gum) disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/word-of-mouth-winter-2006-2007-2.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/glossary/general-orthodontics.htm Malocclusion, sometimes called having crooked teeth or a poor bite, is the improper fit and alignment of the teeth and jaws. A common cause of malocclusion is teeth that have too much or too little room in the jaw. http://www.smartdentistry.net/glossary/general-orthodontics.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-porcelain-veneers-1.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-porcelain-veneers-1.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/glossary/branded-diagnodent.htm The laser detects the hidden decay and grades it using a numeric scale, allowing our team to diagnose the proper treatment necessary to prevent further decay. 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Using the latest in whitening technology, we can offer a safe method for creating a beautiful brilliant smile. http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-services-and-treatments-3.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-services-and-treatments-2.htm The bonding procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. However, since the plastic resin used is not as strong as your natural tooth enamel, it is more likely to stain, chip or break than natural teeth. http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-services-and-treatments-2.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-makeover-smile-gallery.htm As a patient of Dr. Hovden for close to 40 years. I was excited when I received my new smile. My only regret was I hadn\'t done it sooner. I love my new smile! - I can\'t thank Dr. Hovden and his team enough for giving me the smile I always hoped for. http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/san-francisco-makeover-smile-gallery.htm http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/word-of-mouth-winter-2006-2007-3.htm If your teeth look too long, it could be that ageing or periodontal disease has caused your gumline to recede. The proportion of gums that appear too short can be restored by applying the same porcelain veneers that we use to hide other smile flaws. http://www.smartdentistry.net/sep/word-of-mouth-winter-2006-2007-3.htm