If you are diagnosed with gum disease, Dr. David S. Hershkowitz may recommend scaling and root planing to remove the harmful bacteria and plaque in your mouth and start your healing process. This periodontal treatment is often one of the first options recommended in fighting gum disease. Call Alley Pond Dental Arts at (718) 468-3434 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hershkowitz and learn more about scaling and root planing in Bayside, New York.