Gum Disease Treatment - Kissimmee, FL
Advanced Gum Disease Treatment by a Board-Certified Periodontist
Early diagnosis and treatment by a periodontist can often stop gum disease, protect your teeth, and preserve your long-term oral health.
Don’t Lose Your Smile to Periodontal Disease
Gum disease is far more common than most people realize — and many patients don’t know they have it until damage has already begun.
The good news is that with early specialist care, gum disease can often be controlled, treated, and in many cases prevented from progressing to tooth loss.
As a board-certified periodontist, Dr. David Beltran specializes exclusively in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease — from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. With over 19 years of experience, he helps patients protect their teeth, bone, and overall health using advanced, evidence-based care.
Gum disease typically begins as gingivitis, a mild inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, damaging the bone and ligaments that support your teeth. Over time, this may lead to loose teeth, shifting bites, and tooth loss — and has also been linked to systemic health concerns such as heart disease and diabetes.
What Are the Warning Signs of Gum Disease?
If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms below, it’s important to be evaluated by a specialist as soon as possible — early treatment often leads to simpler, more conservative care.
- Red or blue-red gums
- Swollen, puffy, or enlarged gums
- Bleeding when you brush or floss
- Persistent bad breath
- Foul tastes in your mouth
- Loose or shifting teeth
- Changes in your bite
- Receding gums
Why Gum Disease Should Be Treated by a Specialist
Gum disease is a complex condition that often requires more than routine cleanings. Treating it effectively — especially in moderate to advanced stages — demands specialized training, advanced diagnostics, and precise surgical expertise. When you choose Beltran Periodontics, your care is led by a board-certified periodontist focused on long-term results, comfort, and preserving your natural teeth whenever possible.
- Years of additional training beyond dental school
- Specialist expertise in the complexities of gum disease
- Advanced technology for precision diagnostics and treatment
- Treatment options tailored to your unique needs
- Comprehensive treatment options under one roof
- Minimally invasive and non-surgical options
- Pristine surgical suites
- A team that’s dedicated to your long-term wellbeing
Personalized Gum Disease Treatment Options
Your treatment plan will be tailored to the severity of your condition and may include both non-surgical and surgical solutions designed to stop disease progression and protect your smile.
Crown lengthening in Kissimmee, FL, exposes more of the tooth surface. We frequently recommend this treatment to create the necessary space for restorations, such as crowns or fillings, and to remove deep periodontal pockets that cannot be cleaned effectively, thereby allowing bacteria to build up. In some cases, crown lengthening may also be part of a cosmetic dentistry plan to correct a gummy smile or undersized teeth.
Gum recession happens when the gum line moves, exposing the tooth root. This increases your risk for severe tooth decay, sensitivity, and even tooth loss. A gingival graft, also known as a gum graft, is a treatment that adds healthy gum tissue where needed, helping to restore a strong and healthy gum line.
Scaling and root planing (SRP) is sometimes referred to as a deep cleaning, but periodontal therapy is a more accurate term. This is a specialized procedure that completely removes the bacteria and hardened deposits that cause gum disease, creating a healthy surface for the gums to reattach. It is frequently the first step in a periodontal disease treatment plan.
Tight bands of tissue called frena attach the lips and tongue to the gums. When these bands are too tight or too short, they can interfere with the movements of your lips and tongue, leading to speech impediments, difficulty eating, and other functional issues. It can also pull on the gums, leading to recession or interfering with the spacing of your teeth. A frenectomy releases overtight frena, allowing the lips and tongue to move freely, improving function and preventing other oral health issues.
Chronic inflammation, certain medications, and some medical conditions can cause the gums to become overgrown. Gingivectomy in Kissimmee, FL, is a treatment to remove excess gum tissue and restore the healthy contours of your gumline. This helps make the teeth easier to clean, prevents bacterial buildup under the gums, and improves the appearance of your smile.
Osseous surgery is an advanced periodontal disease treatment that involves carefully folding back the gum tissue to completely remove bacteria from the root surfaces and reshape the bone around your teeth to stop gum disease from progressing. In many cases, we may place a bone graft during osseous surgery to reverse damage and restore stability for your smile.
