Dr. Nathan D Lenox DMD, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
1501 Kings Hwy Department Of Oral S Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Nathan Lenox is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Lenox specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Lenox 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. Lenox 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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Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 2009
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