Dr. Steven E Christensen DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
6243 South Redwood Rd Suite 100 Salt Lake City UT, 84123About
Dr. Steven Christensen is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Christensen specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Christensen 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. Christensen 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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