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Subject	Date Asked	Expert
Root Canal vs Extraction	2/9/2012	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: Teig, I need a root canal on my second to last upper left molar. I am paying out of pocket and ... A: Jay - Once the tooth is removed the only thing that can placed there, because it is the last tooth, ...
Root Canal doctor recommendation	2/9/2012	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: Teig, Are there any good dentists you can recommend for doinga root canal on a molar that is ... A: Jay - I am going to refer you to a dentist who does some root canal treatment and can do a crown on ...
donated dental dentrue implants	2/9/2012	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: well I have tried to get help with local and with also Medicaid/Medicare to get the dental implant ... A: Long ago, there was a dental implant called the "Staple", which required that you be hospitalized ...
low grade gum infection tooth has a silver point root canal	2/9/2012	dr mayank kaurani BDS, MDS
Q: I have seen a root canal specialist as well as an oral surgeon and have been told that because of ... A: i am so sorry for your troubles. i hope my answer helps... its going to be a different sort of ...
Can the removal of upper premolar or lower incisor cause face sagging	2/9/2012	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: Randolph Myerson I am 25 years old and went in for a braces consultation with my orthodontist. ... A: The undesirable facial changes that you describe are not necessarily due to extraction of teeth. It ...
Root Canal doctor recommendation	2/8/2012	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: Teig, Are there any good dentists you can recommend for doinga root canal on a molar that is ... A: Jay - there a many endodontists, root canal specialists, in the New York area. I only know a ...
Root Canal vs Extraction	2/8/2012	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: Teig, I need a root canal on my second to last upper left molar. I am paying out of pocket and ... A: Jay - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to tell you what is best ...
Bump on gums	2/8/2012	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: A couple of weeks ago I noticed a very small bump on my lower gums, on the triangular are between ... A: without seeing things in person, i cannot really give you any definitive answers. but here are a few ...
Pain in # 11 Cuspid	2/6/2012	dr mayank kaurani BDS, MDS
Q: Doc, My dog reared up and hit my # 11 cuspid with her head 13 years ago. It has been sensitive off ... A: i am sorry for your pain and i know how you would be feeling. i hope my answer helps you understand ...
x-rays & nerve location	2/6/2012	Crystal Baxter DMD< MDS
Q: I has an area of surface decay filled on my front tooth located right at the gum line. When I say ... A: I just love people who call others dumb after getting free advice in something they kwow nothing ...
recurring pain in molar after temp. filling	2/6/2012	Ketan Amin, DMD
Q: I recently (and suddenly) experienced severe pain in one tooth, molar I think.. went to a dentist ... A: I think it is a good idea for you to get treatment in Switzerland. This tooth has been bothering ...
Jaw and teeth	2/6/2012	dr mayank kaurani BDS, MDS
Q: What causes pain in front one ear and prevent the jaw from opening as wide as usual? Could that have ... A: yes sinus can cause dull pain(usually refered to cheeks/eye and forehead on that side).... but no ...
Loosening of the teeth/bone loss	2/6/2012	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: I've noticed that my teeth have loosened, to the point I can wiggle them with my fingers. My jaw is ... A: Melissa - The back teeth are the foundation for the bite and the jaw itself. Once the back teeth ...
tongue	2/5/2012	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: I HAVE A QUICK QUESTION FOR YOU. I HAD A CROWN PUT ON MY #18 TOOTH,WHILE HE WAS DOING THE WORK HE ... A: tom...this does happen quite commonly. it absolutely has happened to me. the patient is numb and we ...
pain	2/5/2012	Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD
Q: JUST A QUICK QUESTION ON MY LAST ROOT CANAL ON TOOTH #18. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS NORMAL WITH ROOT ... A: That is not unusual. Give it some more time. There are a small number of teeth that never feel quite ...
about root canal	2/5/2012	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: I had root canal in single upper front teeth. Now it turned offwhite. So when i have picture with ... A: Bleaching will definitely make the tooth whiter. The problem is that it is difficult to get a ...
Maxillofacial Prosthetics in UAE	2/5/2012	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: Joel, Could you please advice me of any people I can contact regarding prosthetic reconstruction of ... A: Muhanad - Without getting more personal, before I try to find an appropriate doctor to assist you, ...
post root canal question	2/4/2012	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: I had a root canal completed more than 3 months ago. The tooth had an infection for several months, ... A: I'm sorry to hear you're still having problems with this tooth. No, this is not normal. In most ...
post root canal question	2/4/2012	Lawrence Spindel DDS, www.lspindeldds.com
Q: I had a root canal completed more than 3 months ago. The tooth had an infection for several months, ... A: You may be correct that the infection has not completely resolved especially if you have not noticed ...
post root canal question	2/4/2012	Larry Burnett DDS
Q: I had a root canal completed more than 3 months ago. The tooth had an infection for several months, ... A: I'm sorry for the delay. I suggest you return to the Endodontist and tell him what you wrote here. ...
post root canal question	2/4/2012	dr mayank kaurani BDS, MDS
Q: I had a root canal completed more than 3 months ago. The tooth had an infection for several months, ... A: i am really very sorry for your troubles, i hope my answer should help you understand your problem ...
post root canal question	2/4/2012	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: I had a root canal completed more than 3 months ago. The tooth had an infection for several months, ... A: call your dentist on this one...he/she can do some thorough adjustment on the bite on the tooth. ...
post root canal question	2/4/2012	Ketan Amin, DMD
Q: I had a root canal completed more than 3 months ago. The tooth had an infection for several months, ... A: Everything you describe sounds within normal. Sometimes teeth with crowns already on them can take ...
post root canal question	2/4/2012	Tony Appleton BDS DPDS
Q: I had a root canal completed more than 3 months ago. The tooth had an infection for several months, ... A: It sounds to me like the bite needs adjusting. Yes the inflammatory processes that have been ...
Don't know what to do	2/3/2012	Rafael Mosery,D.D.S.
Q: I'm having a tough time deciding how to proceed with my dental work because I have conflicting ... A: they don't contradict each other. Crown lengthening is a judgement call.Diagnosing root canal from ...
Don't know what to do	2/3/2012	Rafael Mosery,D.D.S.
Q: I'm having a tough time deciding how to proceed with my dental work because I have conflicting ... A: You usually will not get the same quality work for 1/3 the fee.That being said,a crown lengthening ...
root canal question	2/3/2012	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: I post an interesting question and I wonder if perhaps you might have any insight. Lets say a ... A: When we do root canals, the first step in to access the inside of the tooth, then determine how long ...
root canal question	2/3/2012	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: I post an interesting question and I wonder if perhaps you might have any insight. Lets say a ... A: Yes, I'm with you and you don't need to worry. The inside of the root canalled tooth is densely ...
Metallic taste in mouth after root canal done in 6/11	2/3/2012	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: I had a root canal done in 6/11 at which time the endodontist said he had trouble while performing ... A: It's highly unlikely that this has anything to do with the root canal. However, since I can't ...
broken uncrowned root canal	2/3/2012	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: backlund, I got a root canal done to a top right teeth back in 08/2010. It was suppose to be crowned ... A: I'm sorry all this is going on. I would not advise trying to remove the tooth yourself. It sounds ...
TEETH REPLACEMENT	2/3/2012	dr mayank kaurani BDS, MDS
Q: Respected Sir, I am an old man.I have some 10 teeth already extracted.I somehow manage ... A: i am sorry for your condition, i hope my answer helps you. my answer will be long so please be ...
Dental Implantation	2/3/2012	Dr. Madhvendra T. Singh
Q: Respected Sir, I am an old man.I have some 10 teeth extracted.So long I was managing ... A: i would suggest you get a single implant fixed in your mouth and take the support of this implant ...
advise...	2/3/2012	Zev Kaufman, D.D.S.
Q: I NEED YOUR ADVISE ON THIS ISSUE. I RECENTLY GOT 2 CROWNS ON TEETH #18&19. ALL WENT WELL UNTILL THE ... A: I am so sorry for your pain and I surely understand your concern. There is no clear cut answer for ...
black whole where tooth was	2/2/2012	Ketan Amin, DMD
Q: I broke my tooth about 2 years ago (I had root canal to that tooth and then it broke, the pins are ... A: Linda, Sorry to hear about your recent dental issues. A tooth with previous root canal treatment ...
Partial Crown vs. Filling	2/2/2012	Lawrence Spindel DDS, www.lspindeldds.com
Q: Yesterday part of the filling of a molar on my upper left side broke. I believe it is number 15, ... A: Although both types of restorations are acceptable alternatives, I often choose the full crown ...
about root canal	2/2/2012	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: I had root canal in single upper front teeth. Now it turned offwhite. So when i have picture with ... A: In most cases, doing a crown on a front tooth will not affect the tooth's strength at all and may ...
Cosmetic options	2/2/2012	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: I never had my wisdom teeth removed and also have not seen a dentist in almost three years. Now I ... A: If you are really 23, you should not be considering dentures at all. I'm wondering why you haven't ...
RE: Tooth Cyst, Perforated Sinus	2/2/2012	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: Teig, I am a recent breast cancer survivor who took the drug zometa in 2008 and 2010, 4 infusions. ... A: Michele - If the ENT doctor cannot find another cause for the sinus infection then there are only ...
hard ball in gums	1/31/2012	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: ive notice that i have this weird lump or ball in my upper gum area it feels like a bone but i dont ... A: It could be a bone. It could be an abscess (infection) coming from your teeth or gums. It could be ...
top incisors not yet come out	1/31/2012	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: My daughter just turns 9. She lost her 2 top incisors teeth almost a year ago, but there is no sign ... A: Okay, this gets complicated. I'll try to keep it simple. Rapid Palatal Expansion (RPE) makes the ...

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Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired

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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

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 -University of Connecticut DMD - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

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

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