4601 BETHEL RD. SE. PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366 Call: (360) 519-5994 Menu DENTAL EXAMS AND X-RAYS Alongside a dental cleaning every six months, you should also be receiving a dental exam at the same frequency. These exams are essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums, while saving you time, money, and discomfort associated with greater dental issues down the line. At the twice-yearly interval, we are typically able to identify and start treatment on most oral health issues while they are still in their infancy. How it’s done: First Dr. Karbassi will examine your mouth visually, using tools such as mirrors and high-intensity lights. The doctor will be looking for cases of decay, cracks in the teeth, and will review other important information with you, such as: Medical history An oral cancer screening Gum disease evaluation Examination of existing dental restorations Additionally, diagnostic x-rays will be taken in order to help reveal any issues with areas that are not visible to the naked eye, such as the roots or inside of the teeth. Bitewing x-rays are typically taken every 12 months and a panographic x-ray, which revolves around the head, is taken every 3-5 years. SCHEDULE ONLINE PORT ORCHARD DENTIST DR. BARBARA E. KARBASSI OUR PRACTICE MEET THE STAFF OFFICE TOUR PROCEDURES FAQS SMILE GALLERY PATIENT FORMS CONTACT US SCHEDULE ONLINE SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY LINK PRIVACY POLICY Looking to schedule an appointment with the best dentist in Port Orchard WA? Schedule online to visit Port Orchard Dental Care and Dr. Karbassi today. Click here to pay your bill online with CareCredit! Copyright © 2021 Port Orchard Dental Care Center

4601 BETHEL RD. SE. PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366 Call: (360) 519-5994 Menu DENTAL INLAYS AND ONLAYS Dental inlays and onlays are considered a more conservative approach to cosmetic restoration than full crowns. They are used to repair teeth in the back of the mouth that have suffered mild or moderate damage from cracks or decay, yet do no warrant a full crown. Inlays refer to procedures where the bonding material is limited to the center of the tooth, while onlays refer to procedures where the bonding material can extend to one or more cusps of the tooth. How it’s done Typically, two visits are required for the placements of inlays and onlays. In the first visit, Dr. Karbassi will take an impression of your tooth, which will be sent to a lab to create the permanent inlay or onlay. Before you leave, you will be fitted with a temporary inlay or onlay to keep the tooth protected between visits. During your second visit, we will remove the temporary protective material and fit your tooth with the permanent inlay or onlay received from the lab. SCHEDULE ONLINE PORT ORCHARD DENTIST DR. BARBARA E. KARBASSI OUR PRACTICE MEET THE STAFF OFFICE TOUR PROCEDURES FAQS SMILE GALLERY PATIENT FORMS CONTACT US SCHEDULE ONLINE SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY LINK PRIVACY POLICY Looking to schedule an appointment with the best dentist in Port Orchard WA? Schedule online to visit Port Orchard Dental Care and Dr. Karbassi today. Click here to pay your bill online with CareCredit! Copyright © 2021 Port Orchard Dental Care Center