Lifestyle choices, dental habits and even genetics and hormones can all play a role in gum disease, but the most common cause is the accumulation of plaque and tartar on your teeth. If you have noticed the initial signs of periodontal disease, please contact the team at Polyviou Family Dentistry at 313-388-2400. You can schedule an appointment with our dentist, Dr. Paul Polyviou for scaling and root planing in Lincoln Park, Michigan.