It is of the essence to understand that the hygienist is the dental professional who is responsible for handling most of the patient's periodontal therapy or periodontal surgery. A thoroughly trained specialist whose lifelong experience is recognizing and treating gum conditions refers to a dental hygienists. Dental hygienists are generally better attuned to the periodontal needs of their patients than the dentist himself because of their training and time spent with the patient. For all stages of gum disease, treatment involves a thorough plaque and tartar removal that has adhered to the surface of the teeth. Treating gum disease is important, not only to save natural teeth but to keep away from the numerous diseases associated with it.