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Dr. Keri Hill, DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

<p>Dr. Kerri Hill is a Dentist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Hill has over 17 years experience and specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Her passion is working with her patients to create their dream smile in both look, feel, and function.&nbsp; Her office also offers treatments such as professional cleanings, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.&nbsp; Dr. Hill is IV conscious sedation certified and has performed over 3,000 cases providing her patients with comfortable and pain-free dental procedures.&nbsp; Dr Hill's passion is placement and restoration of dental implants.&nbsp; It not only gives patients the confidence to smile and eat, but also the feel and look of real teeth.&nbsp; Dr. Hill invites you to visit the office and not only see the latest in technology used to treat patients, but also recieve the highest of patient care and treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
23 years Experience
Dr. Keri Hill, DDS
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Creighton Dental School
  • Accepting new patients

Is general anesthesia safe for wisdom teeth removal?

Your dentist was probably referring to "Conscious Sedation" which is administered through an IV for your wisdom teeth removal procedure. It differs from general anesthesia (complete READ MORE
Your dentist was probably referring to "Conscious Sedation" which is administered through an IV for your wisdom teeth removal procedure. It differs from general anesthesia (complete loss of consciousness and muscle control) in that the level of your consciousness will not be as altered. You will experience a lessening in awareness, but will feel capable of responding to external stimuli (tactile or verbal). You will get local anesthetic in addition to the conscious sedation. I recommend IV sedation when getting wisdom teeth removed as it does provide an extremely comfortable experience while having the surgery performed.

How long does a temporary crown last?

Typically, a temporary crown is placed in the time between the time a tooth is prepared for a crown, and the time the lab artist needs to create the porcelain crown. It can range READ MORE
Typically, a temporary crown is placed in the time between the time a tooth is prepared for a crown, and the time the lab artist needs to create the porcelain crown. It can range in time from 1-3 weeks, (an average of 2 weeks) if needed.