What is this small gray mark in my gums?

Question

I was brushing my teeth tonight (4/24) and noticed a tiny dark gray mark above one of my upper teeth along the gumline. I tried to floss it off and nothing happened. I tried using antiseptic mouthwash and it still remained. Should I be worried about this?

I usually brush my teeth twice a day.
I floss and use mouthwash every night. Where did this mark come from and how did I get it?

The last time I visited a dentist was August 29, 2005. That was the same day Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast.

I researched what tartar was on the Internet and the tiny dark gray mark does not match the description. Here is some proof: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculus_%28dental%29

Answer 1

THIS IS EITHER AN OLD PIECE OF CALCULUS AKA.TARTAR, OR IT'S AN AMALGAM TATOO.
THE FIRST CAN BE REMOVED. THE LATER CANNOT.
SEE YOUR DEENTIST FOR TREATMENT OR OPINION.

Answer 2

you can go to a dentist to see if your enamel is wearing off. but it's nothing deadly i think. don't brush that area too hard incase it's not a growth but some part of your tooth decaying away. did you search google for dental advice.

Answer 3

tartar.
i think more than brushing, you have to visit your dentist for "clean up" every year. THis is what i do. I hope it also applies to you!

Answer 4

I can't imagine what it is! I'd go have the dentist check it out.