AboutJoel 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
Expert: Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS Date: 7/16/2008 Subject: residual dry socket pain and post filling pain
Question I had a dry socket two years ago and have had continual pain in that area since, though not nearly as severe. I had a below the gum line filling (small) on the tooth next to it and have a great deal of pain, sensitivity after eating which lasts about two hours. I've used Sensodyne but it still hurts. The filling was 5 days ago. Any suggestions?
Answer 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 wait. I believe you need to make an appointment with a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and not a general dentist.
If you have additional questions, feel free to contact me again.
