Periodontal Surgery in Fort McCoy
Bleeding when you brush, gums that have pulled away from your teeth, or a back molar that suddenly feels loose — these are the kinds of signs that bring Fort McCoy patients to our chairs asking what comes next after a deep cleaning. When gum disease has moved past what scaling and root planing alone can correct, periodontal surgery is often the step that stops the damage and rebuilds what was lost. Our team has cared for Marion County families for more than 30 years, and we treat gum problems the same way we treat everything else: plainly explained, carefully done, and scheduled around real life.
Periodontal surgery is a group of procedures that treat the gum tissue and bone supporting your teeth. Gum disease creates deep pockets between the gum and tooth where bacteria collect beyond the reach of a toothbrush or a hygienist's instruments. Surgery allows us to clean those areas thoroughly, reduce pocket depth, and address bone loss so the foundation under your teeth can stabilize. Depending on what we find, treatment may include gum grafting to cover exposed roots, periodontal regeneration to rebuild lost support, bone grafting, crown lengthening, or a gingivectomy to remove diseased tissue.
Not every case is strictly disease-driven. Some Fort McCoy patients come to us because their gum line sits too high or too unevenly for the smile they want, and cosmetic gum contouring reshapes the tissue for a more balanced look. Others need crown lengthening before a crown can be placed on a tooth that has broken near the gum line. We also place dental implants and provide implant maintenance, so if a tooth cannot be saved, the conversation about replacing it happens in the same office with the same team.
Good candidates usually fall into a few groups: people with pockets that did not close after scaling and root planing, people with visible recession and sensitive exposed roots, people with bone loss around one or more teeth, and people preparing for implants or restorations that need a healthier foundation first. If you have been told you have advanced gum disease, or you have noticed shifting teeth, persistent bad breath, or gums that bleed easily, an evaluation is worthwhile.
You do not need a referral to be seen by us for periodontal care. Many Fort McCoy residents call us directly, which saves a step and often a good deal of waiting. We see patients of all ages, and we keep emergency appointments available for situations that cannot wait — a painful abscess or a traumatic injury, for example.
What Treatment and Recovery Look Like
Your first visit is an exam and a conversation. We measure pocket depths, review imaging, and look at the whole picture, including any restorative or cosmetic goals you have. From there we outline what is needed, in what order, and what it will involve. On the day of surgery, the area is thoroughly numbed; nitrous oxide sedation and oral sedation are available if dental work makes you anxious. We clean the root surfaces, place grafting material where support needs rebuilding, and reposition and secure the gum tissue.
Here is what most patients can expect around a procedure:
- A clear written plan and cost estimate before anything begins
- Local anesthesia, with sedation options if you want them
- Post-op instructions covering soft foods, rinsing, and activity for the first several days
- A follow-up visit to check healing and remove sutures when needed
- A periodontal maintenance schedule to protect the result long term
Aftercare matters as much as the surgery. Gum tissue heals best when it is kept clean and undisturbed, so we walk you through exactly how to brush around the site and what to eat. Maintenance cleanings on a tighter interval than the usual six months are typical afterward, and our hygienist handles those in-house.
Convenient Care and Payment for Fort McCoy Patients
Fort McCoy sits on the rural side of Marion County, and we know a dental trip means a drive. We try to make that drive count by grouping appointments where it is clinically sensible and by handling related needs under one roof. Our on-site dental lab means crowns, dentures, and denture repairs can often be completed same-day rather than requiring a second trip weeks later.
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and file periodontal claims as a general practice. Self-pay and cash patients are welcome, and flexible payment plans are available so a larger treatment plan can be spread out. Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris will go over the numbers with you before treatment starts — no surprises. Call our office to schedule an evaluation.