Periodontal Surgery in Belleview
Bleeding when you brush, gums that have started pulling away from your teeth, or a back molar that suddenly feels loose — these are the kinds of changes that bring Belleview patients to our chairs. Often they've already had a deep cleaning somewhere, and the pockets around the teeth never fully healed. When gum disease has progressed past what scaling and root planing alone can correct, periodontal surgery becomes the next step, and it's a step we handle right here in our Ocala office for patients throughout Belleview and the surrounding Marion County communities.
Periodontal surgery is a group of procedures that treat the gum tissue and supporting bone around your teeth. Healthy gums hug each tooth tightly. When bacteria build up below the gumline, the tissue detaches and forms deep pockets that a toothbrush, floss, or even a hygienist's instruments can't reach. Surgery allows us to access those areas directly, remove the hardened deposits and diseased tissue, and reshape the gum and bone so the area can be kept clean going forward.
Not every case looks the same, which is why we offer a range of procedures rather than a single approach. Gum grafting rebuilds tissue where recession has exposed root surfaces. Crown lengthening reshapes gum and bone to expose more of a tooth, often so a crown can be properly fitted. Gingivectomy removes overgrown or diseased gum tissue. Periodontal regeneration works to rebuild supporting structures that disease has broken down. We also perform cosmetic gum contouring for patients whose gumline sits unevenly or shows more than they'd like when they smile, and we use laser dentistry as part of our periodontal care.
Most Belleview patients who end up as candidates fall into a few groups. Some have deep pockets that didn't respond to non-surgical treatment. Others have visible recession, sensitivity along exposed roots, or a tooth that has broken near the gumline and needs crown lengthening before it can be restored. Some come to us because a tooth is already failing, and the conversation shifts toward extraction and dental implant placement, which we also provide, along with bone grafting and sinus lift surgery when the jaw needs additional support.
Your first visit is an evaluation, not a procedure. We examine your gums, measure pocket depths, take the images we need, and talk through what we find in plain terms. You do not need a referral to be seen for periodontal care with us. If surgery is appropriate, we'll explain which procedure fits your situation, what it involves, and what the alternatives are. If a less invasive route makes more sense first, we'll say so.
What Treatment and Recovery Look Like
On the day of surgery, the area is thoroughly numbed. For patients who feel anxious, we offer nitrous oxide sedation and oral sedation, and we'll discuss those options in advance rather than springing them on you. Depending on the procedure, we may gently lift the gum tissue to clean the root surfaces and bone beneath, place grafting material, reshape tissue, or place an implant. Many appointments are completed in a single visit.
Here's what Belleview patients can generally expect around their treatment:
- A clear explanation of the specific procedure, timing, and sedation options before anything begins
- Local anesthetic, with nitrous oxide or oral sedation available if you want it
- Written aftercare instructions covering diet, oral hygiene, and activity
- A follow-up visit to check healing and remove sutures if any were placed
- A transition into periodontal maintenance cleanings to protect the results
Aftercare matters as much as the surgery itself. Expect some swelling and tenderness for a few days, and plan on soft foods during that stretch. We'll tell you exactly how and when to resume brushing near the treated area. Because gum disease is a chronic condition, we schedule maintenance cleanings on a shorter interval than standard six-month visits — this is the part that keeps pockets from redeveloping. Our hygienist is on staff for that ongoing care.
Care Built Around Belleview Patients
Belleview residents are a short drive from our Ocala office, which means surgery, follow-ups, maintenance visits, and any restorative work can all happen in one place. Our on-site dental lab is a practical advantage here: crowns, dentures, and denture repairs can often be completed same-day, so a case that involves crown lengthening followed by a crown doesn't stretch across weeks of outside lab turnaround.
We've practiced in this area for more than 30 years, and Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris see patients of all ages. We also keep emergency appointments available for sudden gum or tooth problems.
Insurance, Payment, and Getting Started
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and file claims as a general practice. We also welcome self-pay and cash patients, and we offer flexible payment plans so that larger treatment — periodontal surgery combined with implants or restorations, for instance — can be spread out.
Before anything is scheduled, you'll know what's recommended and how payment will work. If you're in Belleview and your gums have been bleeding, receding, or bothering you, call our office to arrange an evaluation.