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The fact that gum disease has affected a great number of people supports the claim that prevention of it failed. Most of dental endeavor drives primarily on prevention of tooth decay while prevention of gum disease was not mainly on the limelight. The seriousness of gum disease lies primarily on its cause – the anaerobic bacteria. The toxin being discharged by these microorganisms deteriorates gingival and gum tissues. As a result, the tissues holding up the teeth breaks up and ultimately the teeth collapse. Before the teeth loss, plaque forms a layer between teeth and gums and hardens as a tartar. This layer will be the favorite thriving ground for anaerobic bacteria since it is unreachable by both brushing and flossing. Saliva cannot penetrate there also. As a result, these bacteria will increase in number to the extent that it could reach into the bloodstream leading to a number of complications like coronary artery diseases, immune system deterioration, infective endocarditis, and stroke. The key, therefore, to prevent gum disease is to control the population of anaerobic bacteria. Brushing and flossing will remove plaque. Tartar can be eliminated by scraping. In decreasing these layer formations, it is also necessary to apply antimicrobial agent to exterminate gum-problem-causing bacteria.