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Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS

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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

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

  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 2
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 4633
  • Volunteer Since 2005-10-17
  • Prestige Points 59754

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Recent Answers from Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS

2009-11-23 crossbite, palatal expander.:

Janice - I have seen adjustments made to the appliance to expand the palate if it begins to work improperly. That is why orthodontists need to evaluate the expansion no more than monthly as the palate

2009-11-23 Springs:

Charlie - I have never really seen anything other than elastics used between upper and lower jaws. Springs do not seem correct. Elastics are used so that they can be easily changed and clean your mouth

2009-11-22 advice about these digital x-rays:

Mickey - the main difference between the digital xray and the regular xray is that digital xrays are actually 3 dimensional xrays. As such, the allegedly pick up small defects when the two dimensional

2009-11-22 After Wisdom Teeth Extraction Issues:

Zach - I wish I could tell you that there is a simple cure for the problems you describe. I cannot tell if the sharp sore areas are bone or pieces of tooth left. You need to get back to the surgeon

2009-11-22 back left bottom molar:

Rene - I know you definitely have a problem that needs to be addressed by seeing a dental surgeon. It sounds like you have an infection that needs to be drained. I cannot tell you if the cause is a tooth

 

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