Oral health problems, including gum disease, can have a number of different causes, including poor oral hygiene, lifestyle choices and, in some cases, even genetics. But more often than not, plaque on the surfaces of the teeth is the source of the issue. At Suburban Dental Medicine, our dentist, Dr. Rubina Nguyen, can help resolve this issue with a deep cleaning or scaling and root planing in Elgin, Illinois. If you would like to schedule an appointment for this treatment, call our office today at 847-854-3031.