Even with excellent hygiene habits, it's easy to miss small areas of your teeth. Over time, plaque left behind will harden into tartar, which can only be removed with a dental hygienist's instruments. When tartar accumulates beneath the gum line, the end result is red, puffy, inflamed gums—the beginnings of periodontal disease.
Blaine & Birch Bay Family Dentistry
Dr. Daniel Eggert