Maintaining a healthy mouth requires consistent oral hygiene habits. When stray food particles and plaque are not effectively removed by your daily brushing and flossing efforts they can gradually harden into tartar. The presence of these bacterial deposits near the gumline can cause the periodontal inflammation of gingivitis. This early... Read more » A dental filling is often a common treatment for addressing a tooth with a minor defect in the enamel layer. This could be related to a small cavity, minor dental fracture, or a recently developed case of dental attrition. Once the specific material has been applied to the affected area... Read more »