Just from a simple gum inflammation leading to a serious disease, periodontal disease can result into a whole lot of major damages to gum tissues and to the bones that supports the teeth. If early periodontal treatments have been given less priorities, chances are loss of teeth can happen. It is to oral health that periodontal disease is a great threat and infection can go beyond your mouth that will be causing a lot of future health problems. The leading cause of this disease is bacteria and along with mucus and other particles that is sticky, and colorless on teeth which is plaque. In removing plaque, brushing and flossing is advised. If plaque is not removed, it can harden and form into “tartar”. Tartar can only be removed by a professional cleaning done by a dentist. And in preventing periodontal disease, simple steps like having good oral hygiene program can be helpful in keeping gum and teeth safe from any infection.