Midwest Oral And Facial Surgery PC

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Wisdom Tooth SurgeryWhen a wisdom tooth is blocked from erupting or coming into the mouth normally, it is termed ��impacted�� . Impacted wisdom teeth can cause serious problems, such as pain and infection. Dr. Lemon is a specialist in wisdom tooth surgery. During your consultation, the doctors will discuss all of the options available to treat any wisdom tooth problems. Treatment is usually performed with sedation for your comfort.Implant SurgeryDr Lemon is a specialist in all forms of implant surgery. Dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth, or act as anchors for dentures to snap into. If you are unhappy with a poorly fitting denture or want to replace missing teeth, make an appointment for a consultation. He will discuss all of your options and help you decide if dental implants are right for you.Corrective Jaw SurgeryUnequal jaw growth can cause problems with crowded teeth, an open bite, TMJ problems, speech problems, chewing problems as well as cosmetic problems. The doctors will be happy to discuss if corrective jaw surgery is right for you.Facial Trauma SurgeryDr. Lemon is active members of the trauma team at Methodist, Mercy, and Lutheran hospitals. Dr. Lemon is trained in the complete management of facial injuries to the head and neck. Denture Fit and ComfortMany people have difficulty adjusting to tooth loss and dentures. Lower dentures by themselves do a poor job of helping you chew. A good fitting denture by itself will only allow you to chew with 10% of the efficiency of natural teeth. Dr Lemon will be happy to discuss treatment options that can increase your chewing efficiency close to normal.Bone Grafting/Sinus Surgery/Nerve RepositioningSome people are good candidates for dental implants, but they do not have enough jaw bone present to place one. Depending on your situation, you may need to prepare your jawbone to accept an implant. Dr. Lemon is a specialist in performing these procedures, and he will discuss your options during your consultation.Dr. Lemon was born in Iowa City, then moved to Des Moines during his grade school years. After attending Roosevelt High school, Dr. Lemon remained in central Iowa and graduated with honors from Simpson College in Indianola.Dr. Lemon is a third generation doctor following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Dr. Lemon attended Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon. While at OHSU, Dr. Lemon received awards for outstanding student in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental society for his academic achievements. Dr. Lemon received his dental degree graduating Suma Cum Laude. Dr. Lemon furthered his education by attending the Medical College of Pennsylvania, where he obtained his MD degree. Dr. Lemon completed his surgical training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. While there, he earned his certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as General Surgery. Dr. Lemon is trained as both physicians and dentists, giving them a unique and comprehensive perspective regarding your care. At this time, there is only one other Oral ad Maxillofacial in Iowa with comparable training.Dr. Lemon is actively on staff at Iowa Methodist, Mercy, and Lutheran hospitals where he participates as part of the trauma team. Midwest Oral and Facial Surgery is an integral part of facial trauma patient care in central Iowa.

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