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
Question I had a tooth pulled on Tues and i am still experiencing pain and swelling in my lymph nodes and jaw...how long does this normally take to go away!!
Answer Kim - Lymph not pain and swelling dissipate at different times for different people. If you are feeling an increase of swelling or discomfort I would definitely suggest you contact the dentist. If you are not on antibiotics now I would most likely suggest that you be placed on it. My suggestions are definitely belt and suspenders, because I am unable to directly examine you.
So contact the doctor and see him. Any further questions feel free to contact me again.
