Dr. Benjamin Heggestad D.D.S., Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Benjamin Heggestad D.D.S.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

200 1st St Sw Rochester MN, 55905
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Dr. Benjamin Heggestad is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Heggestad specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Heggestad 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. Heggestad 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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University of Minnesota Medical School

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Dr. Benjamin Heggestad D.D.S.'s Practice location

Practice At 200 1st St Sw

200 1st St Sw -
Rochester, MN 55905
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3617 W ARROWHEAD RD -
DULUTH, MN 55811
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