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About 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
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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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Dentistry > Dentistry > Oil of Cloves
Expert: Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS
Date: 5/16/2008
Subject: Oil of Cloves
Question
I had my #16, 17, and 32 out last week. I have had pain which seems to be dry sockets. My doctor is out of town so a dentist friend suggested Oil of Cloves which I put a drop into the socket and it completely relieves the pain. Is there any reason not to use the cloves. I read that it may cause osteonecrosis or some how otherwise hurt of bone. Thank you.
Answer
Dan - Do not use Oil of Cloves. You can cause significant degeneration in the sockets and the surrounding bone. If your dentist is not around, I suggest you look up in the phone book for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Call that doctor's office and they can help you.
If you have more questions, I am available.
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