Gum disease has many causes, but the most common is the accumulation of plaque and tartar on the surfaces of your teeth. Brushing and flossing alone may not be enough to remove all of the plaque on your smile. If you are in the early stages of gum disease, call Holladay Smiles at 801-278-4431. One of our team members will schedule you for an appointment for scaling and root planing in Millcreek, Utah, with our dentist, Dr. Michael T. Smith.