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8934 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702 - (727) 576-3319
Thoughtful, Comprehensive Dental Care Just Outside Pinellas Park
Conveniently located near Pinellas Park, Dr. Devin Gapstur and Dr. Jessica Sifrig provide comprehensive dental care focused on preserving oral health, restoring smiles, and helping patients make confident, informed treatment decisions.
Conveniently located near Pinellas Park, Dr. Devin Gapstur and Dr. Jessica Sifrig provide comprehensive dental care focused on preserving oral health, restoring smiles, and helping patients make confident, informed treatment decisions.
Finding the right dentist involves more than choosing the closest office. You want a dental team that understands your concerns, carefully evaluates your oral health, and explains your treatment options before recommending care.
At our St. Petersburg dental practice, Dr. Devin Gapstur and Dr. Jessica Sifrig welcome individuals and families from Pinellas Park, FL, who are seeking comprehensive, personalized dentistry.
Located at 8934 4th Street North, our office provides preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. Whether you’re establishing care with a new dentist, addressing a damaged tooth, or exploring ways to improve your smile, our goal is to help you make informed decisions about your dental health.
We believe successful dental care begins with listening, understanding each patient’s needs, and developing a treatment plan that considers both immediate concerns and long-term oral health.
Choosing a dental practice is an important decision, particularly when you need more than routine preventive care.
Our practice provides a broad range of dental services, allowing patients to discuss multiple concerns and explore treatment options within one office.
Dr. Gapstur and Dr. Sifrig emphasize comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment planning rather than assuming that every patient with a similar concern needs the same procedure.
For example, a patient interested in cosmetic dentistry may also have worn teeth, gum inflammation, or an existing restoration that needs attention. Addressing these underlying concerns before beginning cosmetic treatment can help support a healthier, more predictable result.
Similarly, replacing a missing tooth requires consideration of neighboring teeth, gum health, available bone, bite forces, and the patient’s preferences. Dental implants may be appropriate for some patients, while bridges or removable restorations may be better suited to others.
Our approach emphasizes understanding these factors and helping patients choose care that supports their overall dental health.
For Pinellas Park residents considering our office, we encourage you to learn more about our doctors, explore our available treatments, and contact our team with questions about your first visit.
Oral health needs change throughout life. Some patients visit primarily for preventive care, while others need treatment for tooth damage, missing teeth, periodontal disease, or cosmetic concerns.
Our St. Petersburg practice offers a range of dental services to help patients address these needs.
Preventive dental care involves more than removing plaque and polishing teeth.
Routine examinations allow your dentist to evaluate tooth structure, existing restorations, gum health, bite relationships, and other factors that may affect your oral health.
For example, early tooth decay may not cause noticeable discomfort, and periodontal disease can progress without significant pain. Identifying these concerns through regular examinations can help patients understand their condition and address problems before they become more complicated.
Our preventive and periodontal services include dental examinations, professional cleanings, digital X-rays when appropriate, and periodontal disease evaluation and treatment.
Patients with a history of gum disease or elevated cavity risk may benefit from an individualized maintenance schedule rather than a standard six-month interval.
Learn more: Periodontal Disease Treatment
When a tooth becomes damaged, selecting the appropriate restoration depends on more than the size of the visible problem.
Your dentist must consider how much healthy tooth structure remains, whether the tooth has an existing restoration, how it functions during chewing, and whether there are cracks or other underlying concerns.
A relatively small area of decay may be treated with a tooth-colored filling. A tooth with more extensive damage may benefit from an onlay or crown, depending on its condition.
When infection or inflammation affects the tissue inside a tooth, root canal treatment may provide an opportunity to preserve the natural tooth.
Our restorative services include:
Whenever possible, treatment planning considers the preservation of healthy natural tooth structure while restoring function and comfort.
Learn more: Crowns & Onlays | Fillings & Bonding | Root Canals
Missing teeth can affect chewing, speech, appearance, and the way neighboring teeth function.
However, replacing a missing tooth is not always a one-size-fits-all decision.
Dental implants are designed to support replacement teeth through fixtures placed in the jawbone. For suitable candidates, they can provide a stable foundation for a crown or other implant-supported restoration.
Implant treatment requires careful evaluation of bone support, gum health, medical considerations, and the location of surrounding anatomical structures.
Other options, including traditional bridges, dentures, and partial dentures, may also be appropriate depending on the patient’s oral health, treatment goals, and preferences.
For patients from Pinellas Park considering tooth replacement, our team can explain available options and the factors involved in selecting an appropriate treatment.
Learn more: Tooth Replacement | Dentures & Partial Dentures
Cosmetic dentistry can improve the appearance of teeth, but successful treatment should also account for their health and function.
For example, professional teeth whitening may help improve discoloration in natural teeth, but it does not change the color of existing crowns, veneers, or fillings.
Porcelain veneers may address certain concerns involving tooth shape, proportions, or discoloration. However, their suitability depends on factors such as available enamel, gum health, bite relationships, and the condition of the underlying teeth.
Patients interested in straighter teeth may also benefit from an evaluation for clear aligner treatment, including Invisalign® or SureSmile®, when clinically appropriate.
Before recommending cosmetic treatment, we consider each patient’s oral health, expectations, and long-term maintenance needs.
Learn more: Porcelain Veneers | Teeth Whitening
A comprehensive dental evaluation should help patients understand not only what is happening now, but also how their oral health may change over time.
Consider a patient experiencing recurring tooth sensitivity. The discomfort might be related to enamel wear, gum recession, tooth decay, an exposed root surface, or a damaged restoration.
Although the symptoms may feel similar, the appropriate treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause.
Likewise, a patient with several older restorations may not need every restoration replaced. Evaluating their condition, function, and surrounding tooth structure can help determine which areas require treatment and which can continue to be monitored.
This is why we emphasize individualized evaluations and clear communication.
Our goal is to help patients understand their findings, consider reasonable treatment alternatives, and participate confidently in decisions about their care.
A Florida native, Dr. Devin Gapstur earned her undergraduate degree and Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Florida.
Her approach to dentistry emphasizes comprehensive care, patient communication, and individualized treatment planning.
Dr. Gapstur works with patients to address both immediate dental concerns and the ongoing care needed to maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Dr. Jessica Sifrig is a St. Petersburg native and graduate of the University of Florida.
Her clinical experience includes restorative dentistry, dental implant placement, root canal treatment, extractions, clear aligner therapy, and digital dentistry.
She emphasizes helping patients understand their treatment options and making dental visits as comfortable and informative as possible.
Together, Dr. Gapstur and Dr. Sifrig provide patients with access to a broad range of dental services while maintaining a focus on thoughtful treatment planning and long-term oral health.
Whether you’re overdue for a dental examination, concerned about a damaged tooth, or considering options to restore your smile, our team welcomes patients from Pinellas Park and surrounding communities.
We invite you to contact our office to discuss your dental needs and schedule an appointment.
Our dental practice is located in St. Petersburg, just outside Pinellas Park, and welcomes patients from throughout the surrounding area.
Devin Gapstur, DMD & Jessica Sifrig, DMD
8934 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Phone: (727) 576-3319
Office Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday: By arrangement
Patients traveling from Pinellas Park can use the surrounding road network to reach our office on 4th Street North. The most convenient route and travel time will depend on your starting location and current traffic conditions.
Before your first visit, our team can help answer questions about scheduling, appointment preparation, and what to expect.
Our dental office is located at 8934 4th Street North in St. Petersburg, FL. We welcome patients from Pinellas Park and surrounding communities who are seeking comprehensive preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental care.
Your first appointment may include a review of your medical and dental history, a discussion of your concerns, an examination of your teeth and gums, and diagnostic imaging when appropriate. Your dentist will explain relevant findings and discuss recommended next steps. The specific services depend on your dental needs and the type of appointment scheduled.
Yes. Patients frequently have questions involving more than one aspect of their oral health, such as tooth sensitivity, missing teeth, existing restorations, or cosmetic concerns. Let our team know about these issues when scheduling so we can help plan an appropriate appointment. Some concerns may require additional diagnostic procedures or follow-up visits.
The appropriate restoration depends on the extent and location of tooth damage, the amount of healthy tooth structure remaining, and how the tooth functions. Smaller areas of damage may be treated with fillings, while teeth with more extensive structural concerns may benefit from onlays or crowns. A clinical examination is necessary to determine which option is appropriate.
Dental implants can be an effective tooth-replacement option, but they are not appropriate for every patient. Available bone, gum health, medical history, treatment goals, and other clinical considerations affect suitability. Dental bridges and removable restorations may also be reasonable alternatives.
Many patients benefit from dental examinations and cleanings approximately every six months. However, patients with periodontal disease, increased cavity risk, or other oral health concerns may need a different schedule. Your dentist can recommend an interval based on your individual needs.
In many cases, cosmetic treatment can be considered after underlying oral health concerns are evaluated and appropriately addressed. Conditions such as active decay, gum inflammation, or unstable restorations may need attention before whitening, veneers, or other cosmetic procedures.
If you’re looking for comprehensive dental care near Pinellas Park, Dr. Devin Gapstur and Dr. Jessica Sifrig welcome the opportunity to help you maintain, restore, or improve your smile.
From routine preventive visits to restorative and cosmetic treatment planning, our St. Petersburg practice focuses on helping patients understand their oral health and make informed decisions about their care.
Contact our team to schedule an appointment and learn more about the dental services available at our office.