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.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 25120
Knowledge	9.93 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.92 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.95 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		2264

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/16/08
10	10	10	10	10/15/08
10	10	10	10	10/15/08
10	10	10	10	10/13/08
10	10	10	10	10/13/08

User Comments

Thank you so much Dr. Teig for everything you have done for me. You are a wonderful person for doing this and helping people. Thank you Brandy
(brandy on 10/16/08)

Thanks very much. Much appreciated.
(Gavin on 10/15/08)

Thanks a lot
(James on 10/15/08)

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

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Recent Answers from Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS

2008-10-14 oral fistula: Brandy - First of all, with a fistula pain does not occur until the hole is blocked and bacteria continues to grow and builds up pressure. That build up of pressure will cause pain. If, however, infection...

2008-10-14 Wisdom teeth removal: Elaine - The fact that you feel itching, even though you feel numbness, shows that the nerve is not completely injured. It may take a few months for the numbness to completely resolve. If no change occurs...

2008-10-14 Genioplasty: Gavin -- Of course without examining you it is a little difficult for me to determine if a genioplasty alone will produce a satisfactory result. If the jaw is still back and just the chin is enlarged...

2008-10-14 Bone height: James - Bone augmentation can definitely be successful of the surgeon performing the grafting is knowledgeable. As an example, a piece of bone from the hip can be attached to the surface of the jaw,...

2008-10-13 Bone height: James - First of all, to properly determine the extent of bone that is present to accept an implant, a dental xray or panoramic xray is not truly adequate. You need a CT scan of the jaw to determine...