Dr. Nathaniel G Wells DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1930 Alcoa Hwy A-335 Knoxville TN, 37920About
Dr. Nathaniel Wells is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Wells specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Wells 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. Wells 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.
Education and Training
University of Louisville School of Dentistry D.M.D. 2011
Utah State University B.S. Biology 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Dental Implants
- Replacing Missing Teeth
- Overview Of Implant Placement
- Missing All Upper Or Lower Teeth
- Bone Grafting For Implants
- Bar Attachment Denture
- After Implant Placement
- Cost Of Dental Implants
- Bone Grafting
- Wisdom Teeth
- Facial Trauma
- Pre-prosthetic Surgery
- Oral Pathology
- Surgical Endodontics
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member Academy of Osseointegration
- Professional Member Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Dr. Nathaniel G Wells DMD's Practice location
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