Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS - Oral Surgery - Surgery - Health/Fitness

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Expert Profile: Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS

Expertise: I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon available to answer questions related to tooth extractions, implant insertion, facial recontruction, facial and oral tumor removal, TMJ dysfunction and various successful treatments, including surgery if all else fails, and occlusal discrepancy requiring orthognathic or jaw surgery.

Experience in the area
Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing for over 20 years. Assistant Clincal Professor at State University School of Dentistry.

Organizations
American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Education/Credentials
BA DMD

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: It is recognized that oral and maxillofacial surgery is the only specialty that fully links medicine and dentistry. That is why we are repeatedly asked by physicians to help their patients who might have previously been unable to obtain needed treatment or forced to see a physician who was not trained in oral surgery.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I have gradually increased my knowledge allowing me to better perform surgical techniques that were not previously known. Some new findings or techniques are being developed or exposed all the time and the excitement of learning something new is so fulfilling in that I can help my patients in ways that were unknown previously.

What do you like about this subject? I have practiced oral and maxillofacial surgery for more than 30 years and my ability to help patients has fully satisfied me. I've taught in dental school and I work with residents in hospitals--all of this has allowed me to be a better surgeon.

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Prestige Points: 25010
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Recent Reviews from Users

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User Comments

Thanks! Your answer was very helpful.
(Adriana on 10/13/08)

dr. teig is so wonderful. he has really helped me alot. i think this website is wonderful i will telling everyone about my exerience i have had with
(brandy on 10/13/08)

Great that he gives his time. Very glad he could help me with my question.
(Rob on 10/13/08)

dr. teig was very helpful. i really appreciate what everyone is doing here
(brandy on 10/12/08)

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Recent Answers from Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS

2008-10-13 jaw surgery: Caley - It can take the injured nerve tissue a year or so to regain its full sensory abilities. There may always be a slight difference from one side to the other, but most of the sensory components...

2008-10-13 Tounge pain after tooth removal: Dawn - If the nerve was traumatized during the surgery and you still have some sensations without total numbness, there is not much that can be done. The nerve is working its way through healing by sending...

2008-10-12 wisdom teeth issues: Brandy - First of all, Dr. Bojrab is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The blowing of the nose is a test to show that an opening exists between the sinus and the mouth. There are...

2008-10-12 incisive papilla/swollen gums/gingivectomy?: Hilary - A gingivectomy is a surgical procedure where they remove the gum tissue (gingiva) around the tooth. It makes more of the tooth and its root exposed. If you are causing the problem due to...

2008-10-11 wisdom teeth issues: Brandy - It seems that you have what is called an Oral Antral Fistula. That is hole from the mouth into the sinus. That hole comes from the depth of the tooth socket. Very often these fistulas do not...