Plaque is at the root of many dental problems, including gum disease. Fortunately, if gum disease is caught early enough by our dentist, Dr. Kathleen Curry, it can be effectively addressed by a deep cleaning also known as scaling and root planing to remove the plaque. To see if scaling and root planing in Evanston, Illinois, can help you, call Evanston Family Dental at 847-491-1200 to schedule an examination.