Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that can damage the gums, tissue, and bone around your teeth. Gum disease has many risk factors, including smoking, diabetes, age, and other systemic diseases. However, most people have very few symptoms until gum disease is in its later stages, and they can no longer postpone a visit to the dentist. Some earlier symptoms can include persistent bad breath, red, swollen, or bleeding gums and teeth that might be shifting.

Arestin is an FDA-approved prescription antibiotic that can be placed in the infected pockets of gum tissue. The tiny microspheres slowly work with time to help heal these areas. However, if you are not certain of what to do, why not visit our dental office and consult our proficient dental health specialists?

Periodontal disease is a gum infection caused by bacterial plaque that accumulates at the gum line if you do not regularly practice effective oral hygiene. If left for long periods, plaque can cause inflammation which can steadily separate gums from the teeth, thereby forming little spaces called periodontal or gum pockets.

Gum pockets offer a sheltered environment for the reproduction of the disease-causing bacteria (pathogenic). If the infection is not treated in time, it can spread from the gum tissues into the bone that supports the teeth. Thus, your teeth may loosen and sooner or later be lost. When treating gum disease, our skilled dentist advises that you embrace a non-surgical gum treatment approach comprising the following:

The integral objective in the treatment of periodontal disease is getting rid of pathogenic bacteria as well as the toxins they produce that are incorporated into the teeth root surface. This can be effectively done through scaling and root planing. Scaling encompasses removing hard deposits and plaque from the teeth root surface, both below and above the gum line. Root planing, on the other hand, incorporates smoothening the tooths root surface, hence making it hard for bacteria to withstand. Let our dentist help you rid yourself of plaque today.

If gum disease is not treated immediately, bone loss and gum pockets can lead to the formation of tiny, inaccessible areas that are hard to clean with handheld instruments. Therefore, it is better to try and disinfect these relatively difficult-to-reach areas with a topical antibiotic or a prescription antimicrobial rinse. These products, however, are utilized on a short-term basis as it is not appropriate to subdue beneficial types of oral bacteria.

If you have loose teeth, it is better to protect them from biting and chewing stresses, especially if you have a clenching or teeth-grinding tendencies. Our experts can reshape a small amount of your tooth surface enamel to alter the means of contact between your upper and lower teeth. Hence, this will reduce force and mobility.

Since dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease, it is crucial to remove it regularly. This will require you to play a significant role in keeping your mouth disease-free. Our health specialists will instruct you about the most efficient and effective flossing and brushing techniques, as well as give you recommendations for products you should utilize at home. They will also encourage you to embrace this routine daily.

The most efficient means to warranty your periodontal treatment success is by becoming an active participant in your oral health or dental care. Nonetheless, non-surgical treatment is effective in restoring oral tissues to good health, tightening loose teeth, and controlling a gum infection. On that note, sticking to and maintaining your oral hygiene routine at home, as well as having regular visits to the dental office, will give you the ideal likelihood of remaining disease-free.

If left untreated, gum disease can lead to painful tooth decay, tooth loosening, and eventual tooth loss. Moreover, the presence of gum disease implies that bad oral bacteria are in circulation in your bloodstream to all body organs. Thus, your body starts fighting systemic inflammation that factors into the onset of various diseases.

Acute gum infection and inflammations destroy the gum line, bone tissue, and tooth ligaments. Your teeth may be loose, and the bacteria in periodontal pockets will erode the protective dental enamel. The subsequent dental decay pricks the enamel, giving room for bacteria to reach the nerve tissue. A severe toothache will then prompt you to get immediate oral health care through a root canal or extraction. If your tooth falls out because of periodontitis or is extracted, gum treatment is still necessary to reduce bacteria, control the infection, and save other teeth.

Your mouth not only helps express who you are but also showcases your pride. It is fundamental for your image, self-expression, and how you interact with other people. So, you would always want to wear a healthy and confident smile, right?

Here at Tarpon Dental, we take pride in our capability to restore and enhance the natural beauty of our patients smiles. When it comes to optimal oral health care, we believe in the concept of preventive care and education. We also straighten crooked teeth, fix damaged teeth, replace missing ones and whiten them as well to enhance your smile. We help resolve any issues in your mouth and thus contribute to your overall health and confidence. Our dentist will therefore fix you and educate you on how to care for your mouth.

As you know, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Your smile is worth a thousand words, and people will assess your education, openness, intelligence, personality and social status based solely on that.

We take pride in our ability to restore and enhance the natural beauty of your smile using only the latest and most conservative technologically advanced procedures. The results of our efforts mean that our patients have beautiful and long lasting smiles! We also have a holistic approach to our comprehensive treatment planning. It is no secret that there is a strong correlation between oral health and overall body health. We strive to educate you on the importance of optimal oral health and different options of taking you there.

We believe in the concept of preventive care and education when it comes to optimal dental health. Our goal is providing dental health care rather than disease care, which is why our practice places so much emphasis on thorough oral examinations. We understand that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are very important factors in preventing dental disease. We focus not only on the beauty of your smile, but your overall health as well. Reviewing your medical history helps us stay informed about your medical health and any issues that may be relative to your dental health.

Your dental health is important to us, and Dr. Amin wants you to be confident in our training and expertise in performing dental procedures. In order to maintain the high level of service and results that you demand and deserve, we are continually updating our education by participating in dental lectures, meetings, and conventions so that we remain in full awareness of any new techniques, products, and equipment that become available so that we can provide the highest level of care for our patients.

We strive to make sure that our office is one where your safety is paramount, thus keeping infection to a minimum. We follow standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in order to ensure that your visit to our office is as germ-free as possible. We currently offer state of the art technology including digital xrays and a cavity detecting intraoral camera. All of our rooms are equipped with flat screen tvs for your viewing.

We want to build a foundation of trust with our patients so that you will have less apprehension about visiting the dentist. Some people naturally feel uneasy about dental visits, and so if we can help your experience be a relaxing and positive one, then we have accomplished a major goal. Each of our staff members is dedicated to making sure that you have excellent personalized care in order to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible. You can have nitrous oxide (laughing gas), which many people are familiar with, and which relaxes you without impairing your consciousness of your surroundings. You can have a stronger sedative that Dr. Amin will prescribe for you. These medications will calm you and make you tired and sleepy. You would take it when you get to the office so you would need someone to drive you home afterwards. With this option you will feel drowsy and calm, but still be able to hear requests from the staff. Dr Amin will discuss your level of anxiety to determine which medication is right for you. Dr. Amin has completed courses in conscious sedation dentistry, and monitors your vital signs during the procedure at all times. She will also make sure that the sedation medications do not conflict or interact in any harmful way with your current medications.

We appreciate your faith in us, and thank you for the opportunity to take care of your dental needs. If you are interested in receiving world class dental care we invite you to call us now at (727) 937-4285 with any questions you may have.

Dr. Seema Amin, our Dentist, received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D) degree from the University Of Florida College Of Dentistry in 1998. Go Gators! She furthered her studies by completing a one year General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, where she received additional training in all aspects of general dentistry.

Dr. Amin regularly attends dental seminars, workshops and lectures, and takes pride in using the latest techniques and materials in modern dentistry. Most recently, Dr. Amin has completed over 150 hours of continuing education in Implant Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Florida Dental Association (FDA), West Coast Dental Association, Pinellas County Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Studies (LVI), and Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS). Dr Amin is a fellow of The International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Dr. Amin has a caring touch that helps relieve dental anxieties. She feels that it is important to develop lifelong trusting relationships as well as the best possible care for you. Her personalized treatment plan recommendations are made with you in mind. She is always accessible for any questions you might have.

In her free time away from her dental practice, Dr. Amin and her husband enjoy spending time with their family and friends, and stay busy raising their two daughters. Dr. Amin also enjoys volunteering at her childrens school and at a local free dental clinic. She has a special interest in nutrition,exercise, and living a healthy lifestyle.