Surgical procedures are indicated to clean and reduce periodontal pockets that have already formed caused by gum disease. Since gum pockets are too deep to clean through daily dental hygiene, dental cleaning done by a dental hygienist, periodontal surgery is necessary and is recommended to remove plaque and tartar that has collected below the gumline. After the surgical treatment, the dental patient should strictly follow a strict program of supportive therapy to help avoid the disease from recurring. Home oral care is vital in addition to regular professional dental check-ups as they play a major role in preventing further outbreaks of the disease. In safeguarding your teeth for a lifetime, daily plaque removal of through proper brushing and flossing are the cleaning methods that are greatly recommended.