Cavities: What are they? Hole in the teeth is called cavities, commonly known as tooth decay and caries. They develop when acids erode the hard surface of teeth. The enamel, the outermost covering of the tooth, is where tooth decay begins. It eventually reaches the dentin, the innermost layer of... Read more » Do you understand why your dentist tells you to floss? Did you know there are different kinds of flossing tools? To help you know more about floss, our dentist, Dr. Feriel El Ghaoui with Tara Hills Dental in Pinole, California, is happy to share the differences the flossing options have... Read more » To keep your smile safe, always make sure you're receiving the proper oral health care treatments and procedures necessary to protect your smile against the risk of tooth decay and cavities. However, if cavities sneak past your oral health care treatments and manage to eat through your tooth enamel, they... Read more » If you are looking for a healthy choice to helping your smile fight cavities then mouthwash could be right for you. Here at Tara Hills Dental, our team cares for your smile and wants you to have the information you need, so you know what you need to protect your... Read more »