Nobody ever thinks about gum disease treatment options or even prevention. The majority of dental health concern is placed upon brushing and flossing daily in order to prevent tooth decay, or cavities. Gum disease prevention tips might be found on some flier the dentist hands out but little to no actual consultation time is spent educating patients about this subtle but dangerous condition. Good oral hygiene such as daily brushing and flossing are the best ways to avoid periodontal surgery and the expense and discomfort associated with it. Once the bacteria spread below the gum line, gum disease treatment options such as brushing and flossing become useless and surgery becomes more likely.