It is the harmful oral bacteria that actually allows plaque to form and ossifies into tartar when it is left unremoved. Gum disease treatment becomes necessary if the hardened layer of tartar is not eliminated by a dental cleaning done by a dental hygienist. Behind the tartar, bacteria breed faster causing gum infection to grow at a faster rate and does more harm when dental cleaning is not performed. The bacterial infection can then spread to the gumline and start to destroy the connective tissues that supports the teeth causing teeth to become loose and fall out. With this condition, a periodontal disease treatment should be quickly performed to prevent gum disease from getting far-fetched.