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Dr. Christine Hamilton-Hall, DMD MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Christine Hamilton-Hall is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Darien, CT. Dr. Hamilton-Hall specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Hamilton-Hall is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Hamilton-Hall are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
41 years
Experience
Dr. Christine Hamilton-Hall, DMD MD
- Darien, CT
- New College of Florida
- Accepting new patients
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Do you need a CT scan before a bone graft surgery?
Most of the time, yes.
What do you wear for a sinus CT scan?
Normal clothing.
Can oral surgeons fix TMJ?
TMJ disease is rarely "fixed", but an Oral Surgeon can help you manage the condition and slow down (or stop) the progression of this potentially debilitating = disorder.
What is a more painful bone graft or implant?
Neither is too painful for people with decent pain thresholds. Usually Toradol or Advil is sufficient to address the pain. Simple bone grafts and implants are pretty easy to recuperate READ MORE
Neither is too painful for people with decent pain thresholds. Usually Toradol or Advil is sufficient to address the pain. Simple bone grafts and implants are pretty easy to recuperate from in one day, as long as you adhere to a proper diet and apply lots of ice.
Can a dentist stabilize a loose tooth?
If a tooth is loose due to acute trauma, splinting is appropriate. If the tooth is loose due to periodontal disease, you are better off extracting now to decrease the damage it READ MORE
If a tooth is loose due to acute trauma, splinting is appropriate. If the tooth is loose due to periodontal disease, you are better off extracting now to decrease the damage it will cause to adjacent teeth.
Is it normal to have a fever after bone graft surgery?
No. Call your OMS and see them to see if your need antibiotics and/ or irrigation of the wound.
How do you sleep after wisdom tooth surgery?
Usually quite comfortably......., with an ice wrap around your head and a dark towel over your pillow.
Is getting a dental implant painful?
Usually placement of an implant is less uncomfortable than extraction of a tooth.
What anesthesia is done for bone graft?
Although minor bone grafts can be performed with local anesthesia alone, larger grafts require intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.
How long after gum graft surgery can I eat normally?
1-2 weeks, depending on the type and location of the graft placement and donor site.
What should I do after gum surgery?
Stay on a soft, non-spicey, diet and rinse after every meal with salt water or chlorhexidine.
What goes on top of an implant?
A Pontic and a crown.
Can I fix my underbite without surgery?
Probably not. You need to have X-rays and a jaw analysis to see if this can be treated by braces or if you need orthognathic surgery AND braces.
How many hours is jaw surgery for overbite?
It takes 4-8 hours, depending on the extent of the surgery and the skill of the surgeon.
Can you brush your teeth with your jaw wired shut?
Use a water pin and rub your tongue on the back of the teeth.
How do you relax TMJ?
The TMJ will relax if you eat less chewy food and apply warm compresses. Consider getting an occlusal splint. If you still have symptoms, try Botox before you proceed with a TMJ READ MORE
The TMJ will relax if you eat less chewy food and apply warm compresses. Consider getting an occlusal splint. If you still have symptoms, try Botox before you proceed with a TMJ arthroscopy ( unless MRIs indicate a pathologic entity that requires surgery).
How long does it take bone graft to heal?
2 or more months
Is jaw surgery permanent?
Yes. You can have another surgery to change your results, but the results are permanent.
Can a jaw be realigned?
Your jaw can be realigned. The proper procedure differs depending on your individual situation. Make an appointment with an oral surgeon near where you live to find out the best READ MORE
Your jaw can be realigned. The proper procedure differs depending on your individual situation. Make an appointment with an oral surgeon near where you live to find out the best choice for you.
