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Expert Profile: Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS

Expertise: I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and I am 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 practicine for over 20 years. Assistant Clincal Professor and 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

Awards and Honors
National Honor Society (OKU), Philadelphia County Dental Society, Mosby Book Award, Oral Surgery Honors, Summa Cum Laude

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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a profession that is a bridge between medicine and dentistry. It frequently addresses foundations for many diseases that strike humans. Oral manifestations and reactions are often one of the first signs of a medical disease.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a profession that is a bridge between medicine and dentistry. It frequently addresses foundations for many diseases that strike humans. Oral manifestations and reactions are often one of the first signs of a medical disease.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 36494
Knowledge	9.94 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)		5
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		2814

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	07/19/08
10	10	10	10	07/16/08
10	10	10	10	07/16/08
10	10	10	10	07/15/08
10	10	10	10	07/15/08

User Comments

Thanks. What is the treatment for a peridontal pocket and or bone loss?
(Caroline on 07/16/08)

Very helpful and relieved some of the anxiety I have been going through.
(kerriann schumacher on 07/15/08)

thanx its actuakky better today i dont know wat happened but thanx anyway. If it happens again ill know what 2 do :)
(Christina on 07/15/08)

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Recent Answers from Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS

2008-07-16 Lip and chin numbness: Hetal - In general, surgery to correct an injured nerve is not done for a minimum of two months and not really more than 3 months. The surgery involves an incision in the mouth with exposure of the nerve...

2008-07-16 residual dry socket pain and post filling pain: Caroline - You need a second opinion. You might now have a periodontal pocket, bone loss or a combination of both. This situation can lead to a chronic pain and even the loss of another tooth. Don't...

2008-07-15 What do these x-rays show?: Robin - I do not want you to think that I think your dentist is not attentive to your needs, but the removal of those upper molars should have been done a number of years ago to prevent any problems from...

2008-07-15 why not pulpectomy: Cindy - It is difficult early on to predict after trauma if a pulpotomy might be necessary. When, however, your son first began those symptoms of inflammation, then a pulpotomy was appropriate. Now...

2008-07-14 Facial/Dental Midline Deviation Solution(s)?: Tyler - Unfortunately, there is not a proper way to move the midlines without surgery. Jaw relationships cannot be changed without surgery. My suggestion is for you to go to a local board certified...