Are you planning about taking scaling root planing service near you? Don’t worry, Family Dentistry of Fairfax is at your service always. Generally, gum disease is caused by a sticky film of bacteria called plaque and if they aren’t cleaned well, it can cause your gums to become inflamed. Scaling is when your dentist removes all the plaque and tartar above and below the gumline. It helps to smoothing out your teeth roots to helps your gums reattach your teeth.