
Melissa A Hamilton DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Ma35 Summer St Suite 102 Taunton MA, 02780About
Dr. Melissa Hamilton is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Taunton, MA. Dr. Hamilton specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Hamilton 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 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.
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- Dr. Michael George Broutsas DDS54 Winthrop St Taunton MA 02780
- Dr. Justin C. Mull DMD1428 MAIN ST STE 1 WALPOLE MA 02081
- Dr. Nalton F. Ferraro DMD, MD830 Oak St Brockton MA 02301
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