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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Root Canal vs Extraction | 2/9/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Root Canal doctor recommendation | 2/8/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Loosening of the teeth/bone loss | 2/6/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| Maxillofacial Prosthetics in UAE | 2/5/2012 |
| 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, ... | |
| RE: Tooth Cyst, Perforated Sinus | 2/2/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| oral surgeon vs periodontist | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I recently had a difficult tooth extraction and went to a periodontist. He had to do a bone graft ... A: Sue - Have the surgeon, even if you have had a bad experience, do the extractions. The surgeon is ... | |
| large lumps following joint replacement | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I have a history of myositis ossificans in several muscles on the right side of my face and jaw. ... A: Gwen - I have never personally dealt with a patient with myositis ossificans. From my reading, it ... | |
| constant infraorbital pain for 5yrs ..getting worse..haemofacial spasm developing | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: After having extensive FESS,septoplasty,partial turbinectomy and tip rhinoplasty over 5yrs ago I ... A: Joanne - I am so sorry to hear about this chronic pain that you are suffering from. I am not very ... | |
| Oral Surgeon | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Dr. Tieg, Could you refer me to an Oral Surgeon in the Kansas City area that you recommend? Thanks A: Brenda - I personally do not know surgeon in Kansas City, but I will happy to provide names of ... | |
| Is max fax surgery good fo r me? | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I am very unhappy about my face. I went to Dr Yaremechuk , plastic cranofacial surgeion, in boston ... A: Anant - If you have a toothless smile, it usually is caused by and undergrowth of the entire upper ... | |
| Pain following three extractions | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I would be grateful if you could give me some insight into the following. Over the last few years I ... A: Sarah - Of course it could be a muscle spasm, but the third molar itself will not be the source of ... | |
| Severe jaw and ear pain after extraction | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: Please give me some advice on how to get an answer to help my extreme pain. Almost two weeks ago I ... A: Mona - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but it sounds like the dentist who ... | |
| Left Molar Bone Atropy | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: Dr. Tieg, I have left molar bone atrophy from wearing a lower partial for many years. Yesterday I ... A: Sergio - I wish I could tell you if there is no nerve damage, but without examining the area and ... | |
| Advice - find the right Oral Surgeon? | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I've been told by my dentist, that I'll need to have my upper right molar (#3) extracted. It has had ... A: Kimberly - Your concerns are appropriate. Sinus perforation can occur even if the best surgeon ... | |
| panoramic x ray radiation affects reproductive organs | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: When I was overseas I had to have my wisdom teeth removed and in the process I ended getting two if ... A: America - In this country medical treatment is based on the prophecy of "belt and suspenders" to try ... | |
| Facial cellulitis | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I had my wisdome teeth removed in 2010 and less than 24 hours later I was admitted to the hospital ... A: Yolanda - I am not an attorney so I don't know if a lawsuit is appropriate. What I can tell you is ... | |
| pain upper right quadrant | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: Need diagnosis for pain in upper right quadrant. Pain high up in gums at implants at 3 through 5 and ... A: Ed - If there was an antral connection of the implants (into the sinus) that is a situation that ... | |
| Tooth hurts | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: Teig, please tell me if this is normal. I just went to the dentist, and I got a big cavity on one of ... A: Anita - After the removal of deep decay by drilling any filling placed should only be placed after ... | |
| Sinus graft infection | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: "Hi, I am a generally healtjy 36 year of female, i.e. no cancer, immune disease, diabetes or ... A: Diana - The taste will continue until the superficial wound has completely healed. Once that has ... | |
| mrsa | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Is it possible or likely that a person with an ear infection, and the culture shows it to be MRSA, ... A: Donna - Ear infections do not spread to the mouth to produce decay and infections there. REcurring ... | |
| TMJ | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Have had many sx of TMD. Saw a periodonist. After having an MRI he dx'd me. He believes my problem ... A: Colleen - Jaw muscle spasms can occur from a bad bite. A nightguard like you are wearing, if the ... | |
| Sinus graft infection | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: "Hi, I am a generally healtjy 36 year of female, i.e. no cancer, immune disease, diabetes or ... A: Diana - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the bad taste you are enduring is not ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth removed about a month ago, and the holes are still there - they still get food ... A: Stephanie - If you are using an appliance that sprays water or even a syringe where pressure washing ... | |
| apicoectomy and sinus | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I had an apicoectomy. The enodontist said the infection communicated with the sinus. Is it normal to ... A: Janice - It is possible for an infection from the root of a tooth to be very aggressive and make a ... | |
| Upper Molar problem | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I have an upper molar that had a crack in it originally a year ago. My dentist put a crown on it ... A: Tamara - the addition of a crown, if the crown is anatomically correct will not cause any bone ... | |
| Swelling 15 days dry socket | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I had 2 teeth removed ( top )and dentist thinks it is dry socket, I have been on antibiotics 10 days ... A: Ella - I cannot be sure what needs to be done without examining you. With you dentist not being ... | |
| Lump inside of mouth, stemming from near molars | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: since the past couple of weeks, I have noticed a lump on the right ,lower inner side of my cheek, ... A: Zaynab - if you are describing a swelling near the lower molars and not the upper ones, on the ... | |
| Nerve Repositioning | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: Dr. Tieg, If I have a lower front ridge augmentation with bone bank bone, will I have to have nerve ... A: Brenda - There is no universal policy about repositioning nerves. In general, it is avoided if ... | |
| Upper Molar problem | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I have an upper molar that had a crack in it originally a year ago. My dentist put a crown on it ... A: Tamara - From your description of the dentist's reaction to a cracked tooth, crown placement and ... | |
| jaw deviation | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: my jaw deviates to the right and to the left.im not sure if my top teeth moved forward or my bottom ... A: Benson - internal derangements of the TMJ can produce a number of physical changes. It can cause ... | |
| Bone | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: Teig, I was wondering, if a tooth has had an infection and the infection has reached the bone, would ... A: Carolina - a tooth infection that reaches the bone usually produces a change in the density of the ... | |
| Cracked Tooth | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with a cracked tooth #4. I have a small bump at the inner gum area near the tooth. ... A: Stan - In my opinion, I do not think that pre-extraction taking the antibiotic for 5 days is ... | |
| Daughter broke her tooth | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: 4 months ago our daughter fell and knocked her bottom front tooth in. It was pushed in and loose. We ... A: George - Obviously if part of the root of the tooth is still there, it is best to remove it, but we ... | |
| tooth extraction | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I have had all my dental work done by a US Navy doctor one week before getting discharged in 1971. ... A: Joe - In the hands of a skilled dentist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, simply getting the ... | |
| Canker Sore on Salivary Gland | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: Two days ago, I developed a really painful sore on my left salivary gland under my tongue. It's ... A: Amy - First of all you should immediately make an appointment with an oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| loose molars | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I have had a loose molar on top left side of my mouth for approx. 2 years and now I also have ... A: Fern - The main problem with loose teeth is that they are sites where bacteria from the mouth ... | |
| Mini Implants vs bone graft | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I went to a board certified oral surgeon, and he took a panoramic of my lower jaw and said you have ... A: Brenda - the ridge will not be better with the implants, but the mini implants will compensate for ... | |
| Mini Implants vs bone graft | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I went to a board certified oral surgeon, and he took a panoramic of my lower jaw and said you have ... A: Brenda - Most likely the problem you have is caused from the partial denture that puts constant ... | |
| Swelling 15 days dry socket | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I had 2 teeth removed ( top )and dentist thinks it is dry socket, I have been on antibiotics 10 days ... A: Ella - Without examining you it is a little difficult to be sure what is occurring, but if you are ... | |
| chipped tooth | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: Almost eight years back I had to get a root canal; done and later had a cap over it. The Dentist ... A: Manisha - It is very important that the gap you feel from the gum be kept as clean as possible. ... | |
| chipped tooth | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: Almost eight years back I had to get a root canal; done and later had a cap over it. The Dentist ... A: Manisha - It is a little difficult without visualizing the tooth, but if thre is extensive tooth ... | |
| Cyst in upper jaw | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a cyst in my upper jaw above tooth #7. There is no pain or irregular feeling in the teeth. ... A: Joe - Absolutely in office anesthesia is safe. Just like in a hospital, if you have medical problem ... | |
| Zometa and tooth filling | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I am on Zometa therapy each month and now I need a tooth filling . I am taking Zometa due to bone ... A: Ferial - If you are simply having a dental filling done and no minor surgery, the Zometa should not ... | |
| Gum pain after root canal | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: Two days ago the endodontist completed a root canal on lower molar. 4 canals and lasted 1.5hrs. He ... A: Louise - It is difficult for me to determine what is actually occurring, but the sensitivity could ... | |
| Implant Crowns (4-unit) | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: What's the estimated amount of cement used to cement implant crowns? A: Jamie - I am not sure what you are asking. First of all, it is not cement, but a material that ... | |
| dental nightmare | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: in feb. of this year i went to a dentist for a bad bite.i had previously 3 molars extracted one of ... A: Sharon - My suggestion is that rather than going to the dental school itself in New Orleans, I ... | |
| dental nightmare | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: in feb. of this year i went to a dentist for a bad bite.i had previously 3 molars extracted one of ... A: Sharon - Unfortunately, you have been exposed to dentists who really have no knowledge of the ... | |
| Cyst in upper jaw | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a cyst in my upper jaw above tooth #7. There is no pain or irregular feeling in the teeth. ... A: Joe - It is not normal or correct to do root canal of associated teeth where the ends of the roots ... | |
| Board Certified Oral Surgeon | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: There is an oral surgeon that my dentist referred me to that is in my dental plan. He went to an ... A: Alyce - A board certified surgeon is best because they have fulfilled all the extensive ... | |
| Lingual frenectomy | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I had a lingual frenectomy on Tuesday and i'm worried about the stitches. I think that they have ... A: Ruth - Dissolvable sutures dissolve in different patients at different speed. It has to do with ... | |
| Spot on xray | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I am not sure if you remember me but a few months ago I asked you questions about a dry socket ... A: Nicole - the fact there there is some pink in that spot is a very good sign. It means that a normal ... | |
| root canal | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal done the dentist put 3 gutta percha tips in my sines cavityI had to go back many ... A: Sue - I assume you are asking if what was done by the dentist was normal or was it just traumatic. ... | |
| dark shadow | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: went to my dentist regular check up my old dentist is retiring so went to new one he hired she is ... A: Pam - Of course, without seeing the xrays, it is a little difficult for me to be more exact in what ... | |
| Root Canal problems | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I am a 48 y.o. male in fairly good overall health. I have had 3 root canals, all in the last several ... A: Dan - Recurrent asthma attacks frequently happen from underlying minor infections or inflammations ... | |
| Spot on xray | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I am not sure if you remember me but a few months ago I asked you questions about a dry socket ... A: Nicole - Without seing an xray it is a little difficult, but if the dark area is smooth in shape and ... | |
| wisdom teeth secondary infection | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth removed in June of 2011, and about 2 weeks later got treated for a secondary ... A: Priya - there are superficial infections and inflammations. Bacteria in the mouth does not have to ... | |
| joint pain.. dentist shaved down teeth | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: One dentist shaved down my teeth. other dentist is trying to filling the missing contact point , but ... A: Jasvir - Not knowing any specific dentists in Indiana, it is a little difficult to refer you to a ... | |
| wisdom teeth secondary infection | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth removed in June of 2011, and about 2 weeks later got treated for a secondary ... A: Priya - The continuation of the inflammation is probably the cause of te bleeding. If you are ... | |
| sinus perforation | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I've read a number of your responses and am impressed by your knowledge and willingness ... A: Rick - I really don't get it! Why do the alveolar graft and sinus lift surgery? Is the doctor ... | |
| pain after root canal completed on #46 | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I went to my dentist on September 28, 2011 complaining of a dull annoying tooth ache in around the ... A: Jodie- Of course, I cannot be sure what is going on, but the inflammation of the bone surrounding ... | |
| Jaw stiffness | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I recently has some tooth pain in my next to last tooth in the lower left. It started on Sunday ... A: Jason - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to be sure what is actually occurring, but with ... | |
| joint pain.. dentist shaved down teeth | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: One dentist shaved down my teeth. other dentist is trying to filling the missing contact point , but ... A: Jasvir - It sounds like you have seen two dentist who are not very skilled in adjusting the bite. I ... | |
| Tooth Extraction | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: To the point,is a bone graff necassary for a tooth extraction? A: Brandon - A bone graft is not always necessary or important for healing after an extraction. Some ... | |
| Dry Socket | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm sitting here TERRIFIED of getting 'dry socket." I would just like to know if I will be able to ... A: Patience - Relax, your description of the area sounds very normal. Surgical sites are quite ... | |
| wisdom teeth secondary infection | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth removed in June of 2011, and about 2 weeks later got treated for a secondary ... A: Priya - It is a little difficult for me to be sure if the sensations you are now feeling are related ... | |
| Tooth in maxillary sinus | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: 2 weeks ago my gum near my #16 wisdom tooth swelled; atthat time i noticed a bump on the left roof ... A: Stacey - the recurrence could definitely be from whatever is in the sinus. It is very unusual for a ... | |
| TMJ with bone deterioration | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: Joel, I read your interchange with another questioner, Beth. My situation sounds so much like hers ... A: Joy - My suggestion about a school or residency is based on the number of patients they see. Of ... | |
| TMJ with bone deterioration | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: Joel, I read your interchange with another questioner, Beth. My situation sounds so much like hers ... A: Joy - I wish I could tell you that any one treatment would help you, but without examining you or ... | |
| Chin discomfort | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: Over the past year or so Ive been experiencing some slight discomfort under my chin, I wouldn't call ... A: Mason - An MRI can discover any internal swelling and inflammation, but I suggest that you also have ... | |
| dental cyst | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: i had tooth trauma when i was about 11 yrs old. about 4 yrs later i had a boil appear on the skin ... A: Peter - Of course, without examining you or looking at your xrays, it is a little difficult for me ... | |
| Foul Odor/ hard bump | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I had number 31 and 32 removed Tuesday! I believe i have dry socket because there is sharp radiating ... A: Carmalita - First of all, DO NOT STICK ANYTHING INTO THE SOCKET. A dry socket is a problem that is ... | |
| save or pull | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I had pain in my tooth about 3 months ago. I went to my dentist. He said I needed a root canal on ... A: Bob - I too wonder if a second opinion from a different endodontist might arrive at a different ... | |
| labial frenectomy | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm 59 years old. I wore braces when I was about 13 years old to correct an overbite and gap ... A: Roberta - First of all, if a frenectomy is done properly by a skilled surgeon there is almost no ... | |
| Root Canal Complete--Feel Poisened | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: About two years ago I had a bad tooth ache come up on one of my bottom right teeth (non molar), I am ... A: Danny - It is obvious that your dentist either doesn't know anything or just does not want to admit ... | |
| jaw | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: i read an article that said that metal plates cause a weakness to the bone after healing because of ... A: Peter - If placed correctly, the metal plates do not weaken the bone at all. As long as there is no ... | |
| Losing top and bottom 2nd molars. | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: A few months ago, I had a TON of dental work done. Two of my molars (second molars on the same side) ... A: Edy - First of all, if the teeth need extractions and the wisdom teeth are behind, the only ... | |
| Lump in hard palate | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a lump small firm yet soft and painless., Its is in the hard palate mid way slightly towards ... A: Leanne - Look, I cannot be sure it is that hemangioma, but you are wise to not attempt to pop the ... | |
| Lump in hard palate | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a lump small firm yet soft and painless., Its is in the hard palate mid way slightly towards ... A: Leanne - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the red/purple color and associated ... | |
| eye tooth extraction | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I had an eye tooth removed yesterday, is it normal to have swelling from the site to my nose?? It ... A: Jennifer - It is not totally unusual for swelling from an upper eye tooth to occur in the nose ... | |
| implant vs. crown | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I am 57 years old and still have three "baby teeth". The two on top are very strong and holding. The ... A: Rita - With baby teeth that have remained in the mouth for many years, it is not that the teeth are ... | |
| Looking for Oral Surgeon familiar with Osteomyelitis of the jaw | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I have been dealing with a root canal that turned into much more since Fe.9th, 2011. I have been to ... A: Fred - Osteomyelitis is a profound and potentially devastating problem. The bone soon loses its ... | |
| A fractured root | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I have many dental problems due primarily to extreme dry mouth (caused by several medications I must ... A: Lisa - A fractured root is a problem, especially with a front tooth, to save the tooth. It is also ... | |
| Mucocele | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: It has been about 5-6 days since I had successful surgery to remove a mucocele. It is still a bit ... A: Chris - It is a little difficult for me to give you a complete evaluation of the sutured surgery ... | |
| chronic pain post sinus lift | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: My sinus lift was 3 years ago by a board certified oral surgeon. I have had pain everyday since. I ... A: Mary - I wish I had a simple cause and cure for your problem. It could be a neurological problem, ... | |
| chronic pain post sinus lift | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: My sinus lift was 3 years ago by a board certified oral surgeon. I have had pain everyday since. I ... A: Mary - I am so sorry to hear about what you have gone through. I need a little more information ... | |
| jaw | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: after a broken jaw is it more likely to fracture in the future. im a boxer and am concerned. i broke ... A: Peter - In fact, if the fractured jaw was aligned properly and the treatment was done correctly, the ... | |
| What could the fluid sound be ? | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: For like a year or so I can hear fluid squishing around when I move my face with my finger (where my ... A: Stephanie- Fluid squishing sounds with just minor stimulation is not a dental problem. The area you ... | |
| healing after wisdom tooth extraction | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: i had my top left wisdom tooth pulled two months ago. it was simply pulled out no cutting of the ... A: Ryan - Usually the hole created by the extraction of a tooth will fill within a month or so. At two ... | |
| Gum Tissue Over The Extracted Wisdom Tooth Cut | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: Joel Teig, DMD I went to a dentist in Jackson, MS because I scratched my gum with a plaque picker ... A: Denise - Without seeing what the area looks like now, it is a little difficult for me to tell you, ... | |
| Should I see the dentist or general physician | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I just noticed a hard growth under my tongue at the base of my mouth right next to the skin that ... A: Robert - You should definitely be evaluated by a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. A ... | |
| Surgical procedures and pregnancy | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Greetings Dr. Teig, My question is what are the risks of sedation while pregnant? I have a number ... A: Tee - There is one basic risk associated with sedation, that is oxygen. With sedation your ... | |
| Herbst | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: my 13 year old daughter has had a Herbst for 4 weeks now. She is not enjoying it, but she has ... A: Dale - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to know what your daughter actually needs and ... | |
| gums after wisdom teeth | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: About a week and a half ago I got 4 wisdom teeth extracted. They were all impacted. The holes on the ... A: Michael - All of the sockets with multiple extractions done at the same time often heal at different ... | |
| Numbness/burning sensation near front of tongue after wisdom teeth removal | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and 8 days ago i had all 4 of my wisdom teeth along with 3 bad teeth, ... A: Rachel - Sorry to hear about the injury to the lingual nerve. The lingual nerve injury can be very ... | |
| deep cleaning and root scaling | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: Can you help me on the matter and tell me more information about deep cleaning such as root ... A: Ginger - cleaning under the gums is scaling. An instrument, called a scaler is placed under the ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction... previous question | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Tieg, I sent a follow up earlier. But forgot to mention one question. Obviously, my primary ... A: Jared - First of all, a quick attempt at reducing the inflammation and the spasms of the muscles ... | |
| Cracked Roots | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: Does a root canal weaken the root system and cause it to crack? If not what does? Thank You A: Margaret - Root canal treatment removes the bad nerve and inflamed blood vessels within the tooth ... | |
| Acknowledgement | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I have rated you a number 10 in all spheres and as the expert volunteer of the month!!...wish you ... A: Dr. Mary - Thank you for your very kind response. I have been to NZ a couple of times and have ... | |
| Wisdom tooth nerve damage. | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I had an impacted molar on the right lower jaw. I was in Bangkok at the time and it had to come out. ... A: Ben - the usual solution is done, if nothing in the numbness has changed for two months since the ... | |
| Jaw Surgery to Improve Soft Tissue | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 34 years old, and I was wondering if I could have jaw surgery to improve soft tissue, and have ... A: Patrick - I wish I could tell you from your description if any surgery is appropriate. Board ... | |
| three dead infected teeth | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: At my husband's recent dental checkup, the panoramic x-ray showed something that led the dentist to ... A: Jen - The only lesion that can attack other teeth is not infection. There are more dramatic lesions ... | |
| Post wisdom tooth extraction... effects | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I wonder if you would be kind enough to tell me what could be wrong after I had my upper right ... A: Javed - Your bite may not change at all. It is important for you to find a skilled dentist in ... | |
| Post wisdom tooth extraction... effects | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I wonder if you would be kind enough to tell me what could be wrong after I had my upper right ... A: Javed - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but from your description of your ... | |
| Lingual Frenectomy | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I got a lingual frenectomy 2 days ago and i have a few questions. Firstly, the tip of my tongue is ... A: Leanne - First of all, the white "stuff" you see growing on the cut is not unusual. It is usually ... | |
| three dead infected teeth | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: At my husband's recent dental checkup, the panoramic x-ray showed something that led the dentist to ... A: Jen - It is a little difficult for me to tell your husband to have the extractions or not without ... | |
| a few questions plz | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: i would be very grateful. 1. in your experiance how many people develop chronic Osteoporosis from a ... A: Dan - Osteoporosis, besides being holes in the bone, that area also has a decreased blood flow ... | |
| a few questions plz | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: i would be very grateful. 1. in your experiance how many people develop chronic Osteoporosis from a ... A: Dan - There are many patients who develop bone loss from or acute infections. True osteoporosis ... | |
| Help | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have had nothing but bad luck with my teeth. I just had my fifth root canal in June (2011)on tooth ... A: Paige - It sounds like you have actually found the cause of the problem. Your bite is probably the ... | |
| jawbone infection | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal filling done in the late eighties and since that time I have had health problems. ... A: Rachel - I don't disagree with the surgeon doing an exploration, but that exploration should not be ... | |
| abscess | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I was hoping you may be able to offer me a bit of advice. To start with I am 33 female and live in ... A: Dawn - Assuming that the tooth was the total cause of the infection, the extraction although ... | |
| 6 root canals in 10 wks | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I am an expat living in China. This is long and I hope I am clear. Over the past 10 wks I have had ... A: Jen - I hope, when the dentist, on the follow-up noticed his filling was too short, he removed the ... | |
| abscess | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I was hoping you may be able to offer me a bit of advice. To start with I am 33 female and live in ... A: Dawn - If you have swelling in an area, that does not respond to antibiotics, the doctor needs to ... | |
| osteomyelitis of the jaw | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: i had a nasty dental abscess that turned into a infection.if i contracted osteomyelitis of the jaw ... A: Dan - Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone with definite symptoms. If you did or do have ... | |
| 6 root canals in 10 wks | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I am an expat living in China. This is long and I hope I am clear. Over the past 10 wks I have had ... A: Jen - Boy have you had some experience. It is, of course, a little difficult for me to arrive at a ... | |
| Tooth extraction | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I had my tooth extracted on Thursday (this is my 3rd post ops day). I noticed yesterday that I had a ... A: Liz - I would not rush to seen the dentist right away. What you describe as to how your feel and ... | |
| loss of teeth/pain after root canal re-treatment | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: In the past 4 months, I have lost 3 precious molars after teeth with previous root canals were ... A: Dr. - If you have the sensitivity you say to sugar and mouthwash, it means that there is some viable ... | |
| Wisdom teeth partially covered by gum | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Because my wisdom teeth are not 100 percent exposed, I have gum swelling once or twice a year. ... A: Lawrence - Of course, I cannot be totally sure without examining you, but it sounds like you are ... | |
| loss of teeth/pain after root canal re-treatment | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: In the past 4 months, I have lost 3 precious molars after teeth with previous root canals were ... A: Dr. Marguerite - of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but pain may not be ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth Inside Sinus Cavity | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: Three of my wisdom teeth were removed when I was about 10 years old. At that time, my dentist said ... A: Alli - I have really never heard of wisdom teeth being removed at age 10. If the tooth is inflamed, ... | |
| Full upper teeth extractions due to injury | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Teig, A friend of mine was injured in the mouth 6 months ago. The impact was from something that ... A: Christy - Have your friend get away from the dentist he is seeing. It is obvious that the dentist ... | |
| loss of teeth/pain after root canal re-treatment | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: In the past 4 months, I have lost 3 precious molars after teeth with previous root canals were ... A: Dr. Marguerite - The pain you feel when drinking liquids is not indicative of a crack in the tooth. ... | |
| Loose Molar.. | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I have read your reply to Steve where he had a loose molar but because of bone loss. I have my last ... A: Megan - Of course, without viewing an xray of the tooth I cannot be totally sure, but it sounds like ... | |
| Tooth Extraction Aftercare | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday, I had one of my wisdom teeth removed due to a dodgy filling that caused more damage to it ... A: Will - first of all, you should not begin warm salt water rinses for 48 hours after the extraction. ... | |
| Dental implant for tooth # 9 | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I have had apicoectomy done on tooth # 9 and have discoloration and pain which may be originating ... A: Sonny - Extraction of #9 and replacement with an implant is not a bad approach. The key factor in ... | |
| Failed RCT | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I am suffering from a severe pain at the root of my premolar(upper right jaw). It appears also that ... A: Hyacinth - Failed root canals teeth can be often saved by the use of a very minor surgical ... | |
| abscess help | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: how long can the infection lay dormont my cousin had a similar infection and has had no issues for 4 ... A: Jeff - There is no specific predictor of which person is at risk. That is unless they have a heart ... | |
| abscess help | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: i had an abscess due to trauma but did not realise and a pimple developed on the chin and lots of ... A: Jeff - You are smart to question if there might be damge of the bone. A abscess, with drainage ... | |
| hole in the roof of mouth | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I have recently developed a hole in the roof of my mouth right behind my front teeth were the bone ... A: Joan - in the front middle of the palate, just behind the front teeth, is a hole in the bone where a ... | |
| torn jaw tendon | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Joel, I had an MRI which revealed a torn tendon/ligament in my jaw as well as a degenerative ... A: Tamara, unfortunately, the ligament you speak of is part of the TMJ complex. Insurance companies ... | |
| Headaches, temple swelling caused by TMD, bruxism? | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I asked this of a neurologist but have not received an answer and have since learned of temporalis ... A: JTulie it a little difficult for me to tel you exactly what you have. It could muscular, especially ... | |
| Pain after healing abutment fell out | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I need your help, PLEASE. I've had implant surgery in another state with a competent and experienced ... A: Nadia - Not good!! The pain you are experiencing could be an inflammation, but with the selling, ... | |
| 16 yr old daughter broke her 2 front teeth | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: My daughter got sick and fell face first at the store and broke her 2 front teeth, They are both ... A: Tammy - The broken pieces will not directly fix the broken teeth, but their shape should help the ... | |
| tooth pain after a filling | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I had three cavities filled about a month and a 1/2 ago. I have been in terrible pain since. I ... A: Karyl - what causes the nerve in the tooth to become inflamed and needing root canal treatment can ... | |
| Extreme pain after molar extraction, not dry socket | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I had extreme pain in my tooth on Tuesday, so I went in for an emergency appt. I found out My top ... A: Mari - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you, but it seems that the infection has grown ... | |
| Dry socket | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I had an upper molar extraction which was a failed root canal on the last molar in my mouth on ... A: Nicole - it does sound like you are on the road to healing, but one thing you mentioned today and ... | |
| Oral Surgery And Root Problems | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: My jaws were pushed too far back because of braces. Now I have root problems. Can I still have oral ... A: Karina - If the root problems are due to periodontal disease, that needs to be treated first. If ... | |
| Dry socket | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I had an upper molar extraction which was a failed root canal on the last molar in my mouth on ... A: Nicole - I fully understand your unhappiness. An extraction of an upper molar in the hands of ... | |
| Dental Implant and Sinus Lift | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I recently went to a periodontist for a dental implant. He had previously extracted a molar and ... A: Canddace - You are correct to question the sinus lift surgery, when the membrane was already ... | |
| Dry socket | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I had an upper molar extraction which was a failed root canal on the last molar in my mouth on ... A: Nicole- If you truly have a dry socket, it can take a while for that to heal. It is important to ... | |
| Sore Inner Cheek, Throat, Ear | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a really sore inner cheek on the left side of my face. It hurts so much that it is hard to ... A: Rangi - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you, but the soreness of the inner side of the ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction infection | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: So I had my impacted wisdom tooth out 4 weeks ago and naturally it took me awhile to heal. My ... A: Michelle - It is a little difficult for me to tell you exactly what is going on, but after the drain ... | |
| Implants | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I had a liver transplant over a year ago. Am I eligable for teeth implants or is the risk of ... A: Mary - The main decision in your situation involves a combined decision between your physician and ... | |
| removal of fully erupted wisdom teeth | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a 38 yo female recently completed orthodontia treatment. I have fully erupted wisdom teeth ... A: Imayo - What you have endured with the elevation of your blood pressure is not totally uncommon. ... | |
| After wisdom teeth extraction | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: My 20 year old son had his wisdom teeth removed 1 week ago. He used a light and finally looked at ... A: Melanie - It is not unusual at all for the extraction socket hole to not be closed after a week. ... | |
| nerves/tooth extraction | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: my regular dentist says theres no cavity but it hurts really bad &the gums around it hurt. it causes ... A: Scott - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but it sounds like you are suffering from ... | |
| Skin flap in mouth | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a small(less than 1/4") skin flap in the back side of my mouth(soft palate), just above the ... A: Ron - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to be sure without examining you, but that type of ... | |
| Molar missing root? | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I am 18 years old. I recently got x-rays to check on my wisdom teeth and they noticed that my upper ... A: Christina - if what you describe is correct, then just removing the wisdom tooth is incorrect. The ... | |
| bone gum infection | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I saw your response to Christina dated 1/17/20087 related to her pussy off-white bump on ... A: Kenneth - Of course, without examining you or seeing an xray of the area, it is a little difficult ... | |
| Lower Jaw Incisions | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm a candidate for lower jaw surgery and the two surgeons I've seen both said they'd have to make ... A: Alex - The appropriate use of just screws or bone plates is contingent on the location of the bone ... | |
| baby Second molar extraction | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: My 12 yr old daughter has been had braces for last 2 yrs and 7 months now. Her orthodontist waited ... A: Clara - the orthodontist is correct that an extra long time to wear orthodontics can affect jaw ... | |
| baby Second molar extraction | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: My 12 yr old daughter has been had braces for last 2 yrs and 7 months now. Her orthodontist waited ... A: Clara - I am a little confused. The permanent first molars erupt approximately at 6-7 years old. ... | |
| tooth extraction | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I had first upper molar extracted 8 days ago. I have been viewing the socket occasionally, and ... A: AJ - The only thing I can tell you that makes me a little questioning is the placement of the graft ... | |
| tooth extraction | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I had first upper molar extracted 8 days ago. I have been viewing the socket occasionally, and ... A: AJ - Even in the best situations where the correct instructions are given to the patient, a stitch ... | |
| Lower Jaw Incisions | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm a candidate for lower jaw surgery and the two surgeons I've seen both said they'd have to make ... A: Alex - If the incision made is to place wires or bone plates to hold the jaw in position after the ... | |
| chemical burn of gums | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I had a sealant put on a tooth(I have a long history of tooth loss and ATFP) to prevent the porous ... A: Liz - Immediately begin warm salt water rinses for a couple of minutes 3-4 times a day. In ... | |
| swelling and pain at lower/outer mandible | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have what appears to be a firm swollen bump on my right lower/outer mandible below my 1st and 2nd ... A: Lisa - Mandibular tori, even during their days of growth, do not produce pain or ache. If you are ... | |
| Gold Crown | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: Teig, My #31 molar was repaired by an endodontist yesterday. Antibiotic was left inside the tooth ... A: Francis - Historically, dental crowns are best if they are made from pure gold. The gold, unlike ... | |
| Nerve damage after impacted wisdom tooth extraction extraction | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I am 62 years of age, and will shortly be having my left lower impacted wisdom tooth removed as well ... A: Angela - Without seeing an xray of the area it is a little difficult for me to tell you if the ... | |
| apicoectomy | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Teig I have a question. My tooth (left #5) is slightly painful for a long time now after a root ... A: Olga - If the end of the root does actually invade the sinus, a doctor skilled in sinus surgery and ... | |
| Distinguishing infection from unhealed bone post-implant | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: l wrote to you a long while ago regarding systemic symptoms (crippling fatigue, malaise, low grade ... A: Divya - If the implant site is the cause of the bacteremia, simply a slow unroofing of the bone, ... | |
| vomiting after wisdom teeth removal | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth out two days ago and just today I've been starting to vomit. I have been ... A: Jennifer - Vomiting alone does not usually produce a dry socket, but I suggest that after you do ... | |
| Nerve newly exposed on hard palate... | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm in such horrible pain when I drink something cold--and this just started six days ago. I have ... A: Marty - Cold will usually not produce the excess pain you are feeling to the soft tissue or bone of ... | |
| Distinguishing infection from unhealed bone post-implant | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: l wrote to you a long while ago regarding systemic symptoms (crippling fatigue, malaise, low grade ... A: Divya - I do not like that the area of the implant is still uncomfortable when pressed. That alone ... | |
| Pain that acts like tooth pain, but isn't | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: Teig, In 2007 I had a root canal on the 2nd to last bottom tooth on my left. After the root canal I ... A: Sarah - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to really tell you if the ... | |
| Toddler - Chipped front tooth that has been infected | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year old son has chipped his upper front tooth about 4 months ago. The dentist advised nothing ... A: Elaine - First of all, if there is an infection associated with the tooth, the nerve is already ... | |
| apicoectomy | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Teig I have a question. My tooth (left #5) is slightly painful for a long time now after a root ... A: Olga - From your symptoms of the tooth being slightly painful for quite some time, it does sound ... | |
| Pain under tongue one week following wisdom tooth extraction | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I had an impacted lower wisdom tooth removed one week ago. A few days ago, I noticed a pain inside ... A: Ann - Under the lower wisdom tooth and along the bone towards the tongue in the wisdom tooth area, ... | |
| New Permanent Dentures | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Dr. Teig, I wrote to you a month or two ago about problems with my immediate dentures. ... A: Susan - You are correct that there is something wrong and it seems your dentist is just trying to ... | |
| numbness & swelling after tooth extraction | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I went to my dentist on June 23rd with a toothache. He took x-rays and said I had inflammation at ... A: David - Of course I cannot be sure without being there during the extraction, but often releasing ... | |
| removing the teeth | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: my four year old daughter has some tooth decays on her first molars so is it advisable to remove the ... A: Deborah - It is important to keep those molars if possible. Decay baby teeth can be removed and ... | |
| Bone Graft after Implants | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Two summers ago I had four implants in my front teeth area. The surgery went well. Last summer I ... A: Marie - In the hands of a skilled periodontist, this procedure to remove the inflammatory tissue ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I have had pain in my wisdom teeth for years and put of having them removed, I am 32 now. I also ... A: Alicia - A wisdom tooth width is approximately 3/8-1/2 inch. Behind the second molar, now the last ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have had pain in my wisdom teeth for years and put of having them removed, I am 32 now. I also ... A: Alicia - First of all relax. Minor changes, like you have after the extractions will go away and ... | |
| broken tooth | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I had one of my premolars break, about 20 - 30% of the bottom of the tooth is still intact and the ... A: Elizabeth - I am assuming that the part of the tooth remaining that you see is 20-30% of the crown ... | |
| short face / vertical dimension | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I had my upper jaw moved forward in 2006 about 8mm. Then I went through almost 2 yrs of orthodontia ... A: William - I have seen a few patients who did need additional surgeries to refine the result and to ... | |
| short face / vertical dimension | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I had my upper jaw moved forward in 2006 about 8mm. Then I went through almost 2 yrs of orthodontia ... A: William - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the original surgery sounds like it ... | |
| Pain from Wisdom teeth | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I seem to be stuck in a cycle whereby every 3 months, my top left molars will be chronically painful ... A: Daniel - Of course, without examining you or seeing your xrays I cannot be sure, but the recurring ... | |
| Bridge | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have had a quote from Smile Savers in Budapest to have a 9 or 12 unit bridge. The reason being I ... A: Gail - Porcelain fused to metal is a good approach for strength and cosmetic appearance. I am ... | |
| post tooth extraction pain | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: My #31 tooth had a lot of decay and the tooth above it had already been removed a year before so ... A: Joline - Look, treatment of a dry socket can greatly reduce any pain, but the fact that the warm ... | |
| sore behind front two front teeth | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: Just a couple of days ago i felt a bump behind my two front teeth. I just thought is was just a ... A: Natalya - the bump you describe behind your two upper front teeth can be caused by a couple of ... | |
| post tooth extraction pain | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: My #31 tooth had a lot of decay and the tooth above it had already been removed a year before so ... A: Joline - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure what is going on, but your description of ... | |
| tooth abscess | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: i have had the tooth extracted and it feels much better and the pus has gone. however could the ... A: Sam - it is difficult for me to tell you if there is an extended period of damage to the jaw bone or ... | |
| General Anesthesia or Nitrous Oxide? | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I am getting an implant early next year, I kknow I have a while but I am not sure what to do. I have ... A: Alyssa - Some patients do fall asleep with just nitrous oxide gas. If you do have epilepsy, do not ... | |
| cyst shown on xrays | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: dentist saw cyst on either side of my mouth and recommends that i see an oral surgeon. is this ... A: Jackie - I wish I could tell you what exactly is there and when it should be done, but without ... | |
| General Anesthesia or Nitrous Oxide? | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I am getting an implant early next year, I kknow I have a while but I am not sure what to do. I have ... A: Alyssa - First of all, if the graft was placed by a skilled surgeon, it should completely heal by ... | |
| tooth abscess | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: i have looked on the internet about my condition but cannot find any other cases of a tooth abscess ... A: Sam - Your situation is not common, but it is a problem that can produce major problems. The exact ... | |
| cyst shown on xrays | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: dentist saw cyst on either side of my mouth and recommends that i see an oral surgeon. is this ... A: Jackie - There are quite are different types of cysts and other lesions that can be seen on xray. ... | |
| bone spur in dental implant site | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: In mid-February I had two implants placed in my lower back jaw (6 months prior to the implant ... A: Sarah - Since you had a graft before the implants, the bump might be a small piece of the graft that ... | |
| Black spot in mouth | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I noticed this morning that I have a black spot on my inner cheek (too high to be a bite mark) I ... A: Shea - Of course, without examining you, it is a little difficult for me to be sure what the black ... | |
| front teeth injury | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: My 5 year old almost 6 years old ran into a child's head with his two front teeth. He screamed alot ... A: Amy - Although the teeth are not loose, the trauma to the area can produce inflammation of the bone ... | |
| White composite fillings | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know if white composite fillings contain any latex or latex derivatives. I have ... A: Vee - Composite fillings do not seem to contain latex material. For some reason after teeth have ... | |
| Pain in other teeth after an extraction. | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I had my front top tooth filled with temporary filling as I was having nerve pain with it. They said ... A: Kodycat - Of course, without examining you, I cannot be sure to tell you what is actually causing ... | |
| Tooth Extraction | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon, I hope you can help me with this. On Wednesday ( 3 days ago) I had my last bottom ... A: Hersilia - It is a little early still to determine if a dry socket will form. At this stage, I ... | |
| Repair or Remove Lower Second Molar | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: Salutation Dr. Joel Teig, About one month ago, I developed a pain in my lower right second molar. ... A: Frank - I'm going to try to answer each of your questions separately. If the tooth is truly ... | |
| Replacement Crown | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: About 6 weeks ago I had an old crown replaced. My dentist said that he thought there was decay under ... A: Jen - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but it does sound like the crown placed ... | |
| Sinus lift discharge | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: Six weeks ago I had sinus lift surgery in preparation for implants. Following that procedure, I ... A: Bill - A continuation of discharge may indicate a communication through the sinus membrane at the ... | |
| Sore tongue | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I read one of your medical answers and decided to ask you about my sore tongue (sorry if this ... A: Brent - It is a little difficult for me to come up with a cause, but having recurrent episodes of ... | |
| Wisdom tooth: to pull or not to pull? | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal done on my lower wisdom tooth ~10 years ago (I'm now 31). About 5 years later, ... A: Mike - You are very wise to question the suggestion for extracting that tooth, even though it had ... | |
| TMJ after dental work | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I had two molars crowned on the upper right. I was in no pain before the crowns, but afterwards my ... A: Lee - If the prosthodontist is not comfortable or skilled in evaluating you, seeing a prothodontist ... | |
| TMJ after dental work | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I had two molars crowned on the upper right. I was in no pain before the crowns, but afterwards my ... A: Lee - It definitely sounds like you are enduring a bite imbalance. Rather than going to a dental ... | |
| Left Cheek Lump, swelling | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My daughter (23 yrs old) has a lump in her left cheek. Took her to see her PCP and he referred her ... A: Sarah - I think seeing an ENT doctor if the stone is within the gland is probably best. Do not be ... | |
| Left Cheek Lump, swelling | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My daughter (23 yrs old) has a lump in her left cheek. Took her to see her PCP and he referred her ... A: Sarah - The formation of the lump in your daughter's cheek can definitely occur if there is an ... | |
| bone graft question | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have root resorption in my two front teeth because of braces. they are at risk to fall off at any ... A: Prisma - Your need for grafting is difficult for me to determine. With the excess bone loss you ... | |
| Herbst appliance | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I have just read one of your recent posts regarding the Herbst appliance, and I understand ... A: Sharon - yes I am not totally behind the use of the Herbst appliance. My main problem with this ... | |
| loose tooth | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have recently noticed that I am constantly grinding my teeth. Several times within the last 2 ... A: Mike - What you are describing is an inbalance of your bite. Your dentist needs to adjust your bite ... | |
| Surgical Tooth Extraction | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I recently saw an endodontic because I thought I needed a root canal on tooth #2 that had severe ... A: Josie - I cannot tell you the amount of discomfort you might endure with the extraction of the ... | |
| nose job and chin implant after major maxillofacial surgery | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I had a nose job and a chin implant three weeks ago. In 1982 I had my lower jaw lengthen my upper ... A: Judy - I cannot be sure without examining you, but it is not unusual to get jaw muscle spasms after ... | |
| Ear problems after dental implants | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I had dental implants top and bottom placed in February 2011.After having pain in my right cheekbone ... A: Julia- Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but it sounds like your symptoms are most ... | |
| dental implant/crowns | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I had been missing teeth 19 & 20 for over 12 years, in Nov. 2010I had two implants put in by ... A: John - Your problem cannot wait to be corrected or you could both lose the implants and produce ... | |
| Receeding gum over new implant | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I had an implant placed in October 2010 and a bridge fitted onto it in January 2011. my upper r3 ... A: Linda - with recession, the only way to get coverage again is with a graft. The best type of ... | |
| bone graft | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I had a crown removed last year due to infection underneath it. I was placed on antibiotic at that ... A: Kristine - Unfortunately, in this day and age dentists and dental specialists do not always think ... | |
| bone graft | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I had a crown removed last year due to infection underneath it. I was placed on antibiotic at that ... A: Kristine - My question for you is relative to the recurrent episodes of sinus problems after the ... | |
| dry socket | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I had 2 teeth pulled yesterday, a #18 and 20 the one closest to the back a molar has a light yellow ... A: Sheri - Relax, what you describe of the yellow "skin" over the socket is not abnormal. The yellow ... | |
| Possible oral antral fistula | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I live in Alice Springs, central Australia. I had an undiagnosed cracked upper left tooth (next to ... A: Judith - It does sound like you did sustain a perforation into the sinus from the extraction socket. ... | |
| resection of left mandibular condyle | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I have degenerative disc disease and had a 3 level neck fusion in January. I have now been ... A: Linda - I will try to find additional skilled surgeons for you. One of the factors that could ... | |
| resection of left mandibular condyle | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have degenerative disc disease and had a 3 level neck fusion in January. I have now been ... A: Linda - there are a number of board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons who do reconstructive ... | |
| TMJ dysfunction? | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: For the past two years or so I have been clenching both throughout the day and at night. I can't ... A: Khadija - Without examining you it is a little difficult for me to tell you the exact cause, but ... | |
| wisdom teeth growing little outwards | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I m 21 yrs old,Female.My upper wisdom teeth is coming outwards and it is hurting my cheeks.The area ... A: Mike - I wish I could tell you that pushing the wisdom tooth to prevent it from coming in at that ... | |
| Bruxism and the Veteran's Administration | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I'm a retired Air Force veteran of 24 years currently gathering information on Bruxism to ... A: David -Bruxism is one of the most difficult conditions to deal with. The causes can be due to an ... | |
| white sore on tongue | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I burned my tongue on chili last week and, as to be expected, a few spots were sore for a while. ... A: Ryan - Of course, I cannot be totally sure without actually examining you, but the picture you ... | |
| After effects of oral cancer | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: My husband was diagnosed w/oral cancer in 12/2009 and had his surgery in 1/2010. He had a tumor ... A: Mary - Cutting of the nerve you describe can produce the effects your husband has endured, possibly ... | |
| Nerve damage after wisdom teeth removal | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth out about a month ago. The dentist has done some nerve damage and the left ... A: Leanne - I have to tell you that you are having some very positive signs with the sharp pains and ... | |
| Top 12 year Molars falling | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm in my late 20s and I never got my wisdom teeth or bottom 12 year molars. My dentist never ... A: Amanda -What you describe is not unusual when an opposing tooth is lost. Rather than extracting ... | |
| dental trauma at 9, now im 25 and unsure what's wrong with my tooth now | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: When i was 9 years old, i had an accident which resulted in trauma to my two front teeth. Both ... A: Annie - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to be completely sure, but ... | |
| Bone Graft Complications | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I had #30 & #31 extracted with allografts almost six weeks ago and have experienced several ... A: Julie - I have to tell you, with the information you just gave about #30 being infected and ... | |
| Bone Graft Complications | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I had #30 & #31 extracted with allografts almost six weeks ago and have experienced several ... A: Julie - Without examining you it is a little difficult for me to be sure, but either there is ... | |
| Surgery for receding gums | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: Do you know of any experts in the Oshawa/Toronto area that will put the patient out while ... A: Kayla - the type of dentist who performs the correction of gum recession is a periodontist. ... | |
| Root Canal Vs. Extraction | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I will try to save you some time as I have a lengthy story; My regular dentist kept recommending ... A: Joe - I fully understand your frustration. Changing a filling, if necessary, should not be a ... | |
| Infection around Implant & Other Concerns | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I had 6 implants put into my lower jaw about 3 years ago. I brush and floss my teeth regularly and ... A: Phyllis - If the implant is removed due to an infection, a new implant cannot be immediately placed. ... | |
| tooth abscess/broken jaw | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: the tooth was extraced and the infection went away and has never returned. 6 months ago i was in a ... A: Matthew - After infections have resolved, any bone that was destroyed returns to normal and its ... | |
| tooth pain | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I had 4 caps put on my front teeth because they were to crowded and crooked. I wanted a better smile ... A: Sam - Of course, without being there during the shaving down of the teeth to fabricate the new ... | |
| tooth moving foward | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 64 year old woman. One of my front teeth is moving forward, I wonder if a retainer can help to ... A: Luz - Depending on the cause of the movement the tooth might be able to be returned to its position ... | |
| tooth extraction | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: After tooth extaction smelly geen mucus in sinus probable perforation geting ct scan can you ... A: David - The most important treatment approach is to make sure any infection in the sinus is ... | |
| air embolism | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: This happened to me yesterday. I had been referred to a perodondist to have some plaque and tartar ... A: Martha - What you describe is not actually air embolism, but subcutaneous emphysema. Unfortunately ... | |
| Not happy with upper Jaw Surgery decision | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I had upper jaw advancement surgery on March 16, 2011 for a class 3 underbite. During my jaw surgery ... A: Ker - At this time, it is a little difficult for me to tell you if the surgery was planned properly ... | |
| Anterior displacement without reduction | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: My jaw has been closed lock for 5 months and an MRI has shown my left TMJ to be anteriorly displaced ... A: Danielle - it is important to determine the cause of the joint displacement. If the cause is due ... | |
| jaw surgery class 3 Malocclusion | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: i want to do my jaw surgery upper and lower both so tell me suggestion witch doctor best in India ... A: Vinit - If is a little difficult for me to recommend any specific doctor in India. I am not ... | |
| Removing canines | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: What's wrong with removing "high and outside" upper canine teeth during childhood? I've read ... A: Just a Mama - I just received your question. The main reason that the canine teeth are not removed ... | |
| Braces and collapsed face | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I had a collapsed face after braces and 4 teeth extracted. I had read than opening the spaces, and ... A: Nora- Just from looking at your facial picture, a discrepancy between the sizes of the upper and ... | |
| jaw muscle pain | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: Two nights ago I bit down on frozen brownie on the left side of my mouth. I heard this noise that ... A: Peter - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure what is going on, but it sounds ... | |
| bone graft after chemotherapy | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I am 78 and had 8 treatments of intravascular chemotherapy with mitomycin last Sept. through Nov. In ... A: Paul - Probably the most important decision you need to make is the doctor who will treat you. Most ... | |
| Braces and collapsed face | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I had a collapsed face after braces and 4 teeth extracted. I had read than opening the spaces, and ... A: Nora - It all depends on the cause of the facial changes. It depends on what age the orthodontics ... | |
| Severe right cheek indentation after right molar extraction | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I am a 51 year old woman ( good health), last June 2010 right molar #2 extracted ( I did not ... A: Kimberly - I cannot be sure without examining you, but it sounds like the periodontist created ... | |
| teeth and ear | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: for ear trouble one side, have had mri scan and audiology test and have been told I have tinnitus ... A: Patricia - Without examining you it is a little difficult for me to tell you if the wisdom tooth or ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Time Frame | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I recently went to a dentist overseas and received the recommendation that my wisdom teeth be ... A: Mac - All teeth have close proximity to the nerves. That is how they feel things and complain when ... | |
| Failed sinus aug. and bone graft | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have had two surgeries for sinus augumentation and bone graft for future dental implants. Full ... A: Anoinette - Of course, without examining you or seeing xrays of the area I cannot be totally sure ... | |
| dentures | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, Last Monday I had the remainder of my teeth extracted. I received an immediate ... A: Susan - After the teeth are removed and even with an immediate denture, there is a slow change in ... | |
| dentures | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, Last Monday I had the remainder of my teeth extracted. I received an immediate ... A: Susan - Your dentist is an idiot. He should especially answer your questions. Feel that the teeth ... | |
| narrow maxilla | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: fi have been seeing a orthodontist in london i have a narrow maxillar this effects my breathin and ... A: John -efore I give you and answer, I need to know a few things. Do you snore at night. Do you ... | |
| Possible abscess in bone graft | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a four-month-old bone graft which was placed at the time of extraction of an unrestorable ... A: C J - Do the rinses, but the small pocket description of your dentist is not accurate. He cannot ... | |
| Extraction Site Healing Difficulty | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I got a super numerary molar extracted about three weeks ago due to over-crowding. I formed a good ... A: Ashley - Bandages in the mouth can work against the healing. They can trap oral bacteria and ... | |
| Possible abscess in bone graft | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a four-month-old bone graft which was placed at the time of extraction of an unrestorable ... A: CJ - It is a little difficult for me to tell you, without examining you what is actually happening. ... | |
| impacted wisdom with cyst to be removed april 12and i have a broken wrist | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: i am booked to have an impacted wisdom tooth with a cyst and two implants on April 12 with my oral ... A: As long as you have no problems with the tooth, causing pain or have an infection, I suggest that it ... | |
| TMJ | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: Greetings. I am currently suffering from burning pain in my right TMJ and throat/tongue area. I ... A: William - Although the medications you have been prescribed are used to decrease inflammation within ... | |
| Extraction Site Healing Difficulty | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I got a super numerary molar extracted about three weeks ago due to over-crowding. I formed a good ... A: Ashley - You should not allow the food to stay there. It will eventually be attacked by oral ... | |
| fosamax and dental extraction | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: 5 yrs and have now been off it for 2.5 yrs. It appears that I will now need a tooth extracted as ... A: William - there really is no specific time frame, but more than a couple of years should be ... | |
| fosamax and dental extraction | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: 5 yrs and have now been off it for 2.5 yrs. It appears that I will now need a tooth extracted as ... A: William - Osteonecrosis is the problem that rarely occurs in the jaws, when dental work is done. ... | |
| something growing out of gum | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: My sister is having dental trouble -- thinks she may need a root canal, but her description of the ... A: Susie - Because of her proximity to Baylor Dental School, I would suggest that you have her ... | |
| mouth sores after extractions | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, Tomorrow (3/29) will be one week ago that I had all of my teeth extracted (28 to be ... A: Monica - What you are describing sounds like a type of ulceration called apthous ulcers. These ... | |
| something growing out of gum | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: My sister is having dental trouble -- thinks she may need a root canal, but her description of the ... A: Susie - Of course, I cannot be totally sure without examining your sister, but with her history of ... | |
| bernijude@yahoo.com | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a permanent partial in my lower left jaw. I have had it for about 18 yrs. The enamel has all ... A: Judy - From what you describe, the best type of dentist to repair the area and properly fabricate ... | |
| Right Part of Tongue feels numb and tastes Sour/metalic | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I removed the last wisdom tooth in my right cheek on the 21/07/2010, its like 8 months now and after ... A: Tajudeen - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure what is going on, but the ... | |
| Lisp following a root canal/occlusal adjustment | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: Teig: I had a root canal in early August that did not go well. The pain immediately following the ... A: Andrea - First of all, if the redo of the root canal was done well, you would no longer have pain. ... | |
| Secondary Infection from Wisdom Teeth Extraction | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth taken out about a month ago and yesterday I started feeling pain and soreness ... A: Katie - The most important thing you can do to promote healing and help resolve the infection is to ... | |
| Herbst | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: What kind of residual effects can a herbst have on a person's jaw as they get older? A: Jording - There is no one specific effect on a patient with the use of a Herbst appliance. The ... | |
| severe burning on lower lip and tongue | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I had a filling done Nov. 9, 2010 with anesthesia injection. Since then I have had severe burning on ... A: Debra - It sounds like the dentist did hit the nerve with the injection needle and damaged the ... | |
| Tooth extraction for decay under old crown | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Dr.Teig, I'm 51 yr. female. My new dentist recommends tooth extraction of #19 due to bad decay at ... A: Darlene - First of all, if you are taking anti-osteoporotic medication to fight the osteoporosis, it ... | |
| severe burning on lower lip and tongue | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I had a filling done Nov. 9, 2010 with anesthesia injection. Since then I have had severe burning on ... A: Debra - Not being there during the dental treatment and injections, I cannot say if the dentist did ... | |
| gap between my two front teeth. | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Ihave a gap between my two front teeth on the upper jaw which wasn't there before.Is there any way ... A: Anastasia - This is a very common problem for me to deal with. I say that because I had it. My ... | |
| Dentistry | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: 1. Why did you decide to work in this field? 2. Did you have another career before you went to ... A: Glenda - I originally applied to dental school, without knowing exactly what dentistry involved. ... | |
| post and crown material | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: i am wondering what posts and crowns are made of and how safe they are long run -as far as what i am ... A: Susanne - historically, the gold post is best and safest. NOw, however, a newer post a ... | |
| vertical wrinkles on left side above mouth | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Teig; A whole set of implants were put in my upper jaw. There were two problems with this. One ... A: Constance - I fully understand what you are describing. It sounds like the prosthodontist made the ... | |
| open bite with one tooth pain | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Daughter has an open bite. Pain started 6 months ago. Dentist said she was biting on only one tooth ... A: Carol - With an open bite, it is rare that the teeth themeselves are the cause. Usually it is the ... | |
| Nerve damage after cancer surgery | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently under went surgery of my mouth, floor area and skin and muscle were taken from right arm ... A: Jack - The use of the type skin from the arm around implants can be a problem. I have never seen ... | |
| post and crown material | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: i am wondering what posts and crowns are made of and how safe they are long run -as far as what i am ... A: Susanne - there are quite a few different options for crowns. They can be all gold, they can be ... | |
| Best treatment after a Root Canal | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I had my root canal last year of August 2010 until now no treatment have been made. I want to seek ... A: Carla - After root canal treatment, if the dentist was a little not careful, he allowed blood to ... | |
| Nerve damage after cancer surgery | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I recently under went surgery of my mouth, floor area and skin and muscle were taken from right arm ... A: Jack - I wish I could be more informative, but without examining you it is a little difficult. ... | |
| TMJ and tightness of the throat and SCM | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I came across this website in search for some answers with regards to TMJ disorder. I have been to ... A: Ryan - First of all, TMJ can cause tension and vice versa tension can produce TMJ symptoms. It ... | |
| Swollen lymph node and discomfort after molar extraction | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: As far back as Nov. I started experiencing pain in several teeth (LONG overdue dental visits were to ... A: A - First of all, if you did have an infection and it sounds like you did have one, medrol should ... | |
| Nerve damage after cancer surgery | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I recently under went surgery of my mouth, floor area and skin and muscle were taken from right arm ... A: Jack - I am sorry to tell you this, but although the doctors tried to make the floor of your mouth ... | |
| Is the dark circle area scar tissue? | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I have pain in the tooth extraction site from 5 years ago - its all been fine ... A: Badchi-I understood it that there was gum tissue within the whole, but it is a haven for ... | |
| Schooling | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I am currently a straight A ninth grade student and I am interested in dentistry. I just have a few ... A: Brandon - First of all, let me tell you that dentistry is a successful and valuable profession now ... | |
| Is the dark circle area scar tissue? | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I have pain in the tooth extraction site from 5 years ago - its all been fine ... A: Badchi - I can't believe the extraction was done 5 years ago and the surgeon would not attempt to ... | |
| Is the dark circle area scar tissue? | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I have pain in the tooth extraction site from 5 years ago - its all been fine ... A: Badchi - It is a little difficult for me to tell you exactly where the pain is coming from. From ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth? | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I am a 27 yr old female and I used to have very healthy teeth until I had my kids. I have a few ... A: Kayla - Leaving the area alone is not wise. It sounds like you are developing an infection in the ... | |
| small hard bump | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a small (1mm) hard bump on the roof of my mouth. It does not hurt & does not move around. ... A: Jennie - I have seen quite few different causes of similar bumps. Some of them were caused by an ... | |
| small hard bump | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a small (1mm) hard bump on the roof of my mouth. It does not hurt & does not move around. ... A: Jennie - You are correct to question the reaction of the dentist. If the hard bump has been there ... | |
| All On 4 Implants- Top Arch | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I am 52 years old and from years of bad hygiene & cracked teeth, I finally had a huge abcess under ... A: Candi - I have seen a number of patient with similar procedures done and they have had problems. ... | |
| Fractured Tooth Saga | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal 4 months ago-bottom left back molar. A few days ago, I started experiencing ... A: Howard - It is a little difficult for me to tell you why the#17 is swollen, but infections are not ... | |
| Perforated Sinus | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I have read your Q&A on sinus Perforated sinus issues following oral extractions.I find myself in ... A: Patti - Sinus closures, even in the most healthy individual with healthy tissue, can be difficult. ... | |
| Fractured Tooth Saga | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal 4 months ago-bottom left back molar. A few days ago, I started experiencing ... A: Howard - If there was no infection at the time of the extraction then placing a graft is okay. If ... | |
| Tooth pain | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: This past Tuesday night,after I ate dinner,a tooth on my right side of my mouth begin to cause me ... A: Marc - Of course, without examining you, it is a little difficult for me to tell you what is ... | |
| All On 4 Implants- Top Arch | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I am 52 years old and from years of bad hygiene & cracked teeth, I finally had a huge abcess under ... A: Candi - Let me first tell you that the "All- on-4" procedure is anatomically wrong and will ... | |
| Implants | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I am going to have 5 lower front fixed prosthesis done in April by a prosthodontist. I have been ... A: Carlin - Prosthodontists are wonderful dentists to produce a reconstruction of the bite, but they ... | |
| Help!!! Painful Mandibular Tori that an oral surgeon refused to operate on | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: It has been a month and I have been to my dentist twice, one time he shaved down a "bony growth". ... A: Ariana - Thin tissue on the jaw bone near the tongue is not unusual. I have seen quite a few of ... | |
| Friends daughter | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I have noticed after babysitting my friends one year old that it seems like her tongue is almost too ... A: Jaimie - Of course, without examining the child, it is a little difficult for me to be sure, but ... | |
| White "thread" on extraction site | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: 17 days after extraction of remaining 8 lower teeth in preparation for lower dentures, there is a ... A: Michael - what you are experiencing is absolutely not normal. What you show is sutures and those ... | |
| Herbst | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, After reading your other responses, I was wondering if my daughter refuses the Herbst, do ... A: Caroline - Any orthodontic appliance, the headgear or Herbst, can cause problems. It is the skill ... | |
| Help!!! Painful Mandibular Tori that an oral surgeon refused to operate on" | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: It has been a month and I have been to my dentist twice, one time he shaved down a "bony growth". ... A: Ariana - I'm not sure what the problem is. Why were you told the jaw had to be wired? Was your jaw ... | |
| palate expansion with small jaw and only 2 bicuspids | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: i had maxiofacial surgery about 11 years ago. gr8 result! i couldn't be more happy! the problem ... A: Lisha - I wish I could give you an accurate answer if something can actually be done to correct the ... | |
| Maxillofacial injury | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Respected sir, This is Avinash (23 yrs) from India. actually Sir i got injured in an accident in ... A: Avinash - Unfortunately, I am not privy to the doctors of India. I do not know the skills of these ... | |
| Facial Change Due To Extraction Of Two Upper Bicuspids For Ortho | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Several years ago I unfortunately had my two upper bicuspids removed for ortho work. At the time I ... A: Nash - I hate to simply give you this answer, but my suggestion is to contact one of the other oral ... | |
| Herbst | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, After reading your other responses, I was wondering if my daughter refuses the Herbst, do ... A: Caroline - A headgear and/or elastic approach can usually work, but it depends on the skills of the ... | |
| to remove yellow line on the front 2 teeth | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: sir, my age is 22 years on my front 2 teeth there is a yellow line from almost 15 years please tell ... A: Mohit - I wish I could tell you a simple treatment that you yourself can administer to cure the ... | |
| Is it ever too late to get Jaw Surgery? | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Joel I'm currently in the process of wearing braces, I've only had braces for about 5 months and my ... A: Damian-without examining you is a little difficult for me to tell you what they're doing is correct ... | |
| In limbo over tongue issue | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I went to the dentist because my tongue actually had a charlyhorse. My dentist gave it a cursory ... A: Julie - First of all, you are correct that the surgeon should have done a more comprehensive ... | |
| mini implant problems | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Recently had to get lower denture.Definately wanted implants.What a shock to find just four implants ... A: Irene - I hate to say this, but it sounds like your dentist does not know how to properly treat you ... | |
| Upper Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I had my wisdom teeth removed a year and a half ago (all four at once) with a few ... A: Sterling - Of course, it is a little difficult for me to differentiate what may actually be ... | |
| Implant or bridge? | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 41 year old male. I recently had tooth #31 extracted after it cracked (it had a 10+ year old ... A: Jay - that is a very difficult question fro me to answer. If you could have a copy of the xray sent ... | |
| In limbo over tongue issue | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I went to the dentist because my tongue actually had a charlyhorse. My dentist gave it a cursory ... A: Julie - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to tell you what is going on without examining ... | |
| FACIAL HEMATOMA | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: MY HUBAND HAD TEETH EXTRACTED ON THE BOTTOM AND A PLATE PUT RIGHT IN. Right away a hematoma arouse. ... A: Mary - Of course, without examining your husband I cannot be sure, but a swelling that has existed ... | |
| bone disease in jaw | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: In 2001 I had a root canal in my lower left molar that didn't work. I ended up with a terrible ... A: Karen - I fully understand your apprehension. With you history of problems I think it is very ... | |
| Vomiting after wisdom teeth extraction | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old female and had my wisdom teeth removed less then 24 hours ago. After my surgery ... A: Jay - Probably the most common cause of vomiting after the removal of wisdom teeth is blood that is ... | |
| implant hardware | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: i have had dental implants three of them for my molar .i have not been able to afford the teeth to ... A: Lisa - I agree totally with you. The fees for the products used, such as porcelain for crowns is ... | |
| Is filing down tooth and re-crowning it proper solution for pain after RTCs? | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I had 2 RTC last year (#12 and #13) that have not stopped hurting (one was a retreat of a 10 yr old ... A: Jane - Look, I guess you have nothing to lose by having the temporary crowns. Without evidence of ... | |
| 2nd molar extraction instead of Wisdom tooth | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I am 23 years old and i have a partially erupted wisdom tooth. X-ray showed it is impacted and it is ... A: Jenny - Of course, without xrays I cannot fully evaluate your situation, butg from what you ... | |
| failed root canal? | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: My daughter had a root canal about a month ago. She is still in so much pain. She went back to ... A: Deb- that is a very difficult question for me to answer. Was the tooth that had root canal ... | |
| Habit of tapping teeth | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a horrible habit of tapping my teech--can't seem to stop!! Please help me!!! Thanks A: Lowell - By tapping, I think you are talking about a recurrent habit of rapid clenching of the ... | |
| Bitten CHeek | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: i bit my cheek about 5-6 days ago, in the past 2 days my jaw has became so sore and i noticed that ... A: Brittany - You should make an appointment with a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon to ... | |
| tooth implant | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig: I had a front tooth extracted and an implant all on the same day in November. The tooth ... A: Betsy - Without evaluating you, it is a little difficult for me to come up with a reason. In ... | |
| Facial Change Due To Extraction Of Two Upper Bicuspids For Ortho | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Several years ago I unfortunately had my two upper bicuspids removed for ortho work. At the time I ... A: Nash - Although you feel your bite is much better, the changes in your face, with sunken corners of ... | |
| gum inflammation and pain | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I just had a crown put on my tooth yesterday, and all last night and today into tonight my gums ... A: Gina - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but your description of the white ... | |
| Is filing down tooth and re-crowning it proper solution for pain after RTCs? | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I had 2 RTC last year (#12 and #13) that have not stopped hurting (one was a retreat of a 10 yr old ... A: Jane - Look, this is a little difficult for me to answer without examining you or evaluating your ... | |
| remaining roots in the gum | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Three months ago, my right bottom innermost molar broke off and some roots the size of small seed ... A: David - It is a little difficult for me to give you a percentage, but it is more likely that the ... | |
| Oral lesion on hard palate | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have asked this qeustion to others but they say it is outside their expertise. I am looking for ... A: Karey - Unfortunately, recurrent biopsies are necessary to make sure no changes do occur in the ... | |
| palate exanders and snoring | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Can palate expansion help snoring? A: Becky - Palatal expansion alone will probably not help snoring. The expansion tightens the palatal ... | |
| perforated sinus caused by dental implant | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Tieg. Thank you for your time. I have a friend who had a dental implant placed two weeks ago that ... A: Kim - the true answer is maybe yes and maybe no. Most likely, when an implant is placed into the ... | |
| tooth broke horrible pain | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: about 8 months ago i went to a dentist and started to get a root canal done on it but i didnt go ... A: Devon - An emergency room can give you an antibiotic for the obvious infection you have and they ... | |
| Swollen Jaw and TMJ | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I still am having TMJ symtoms, with a swollen left jaw, even after my bite has been corrected, by ... A: Brenda - You need a full diagnosis made for the cause of the problem. A regular dentist is not ... | |
| dental exam x ray | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: i have very strange questions that i hope you can help me out with in an "extended dental exam" ... A: Andrew - Regular dental xrays do not show the jaw and will no expose the presence of an implant in ... | |
| order of operations | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Teig, After my orthodontics treatment is over I will have sagittal split mandibular advancement ... A: Cigderm - If done properly, the midface lift should be done at the same time as the advancement of ... | |
| Root canal affects wisdom teeth? | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: let me start by saying that when I was younger i had to have braces because my teeth were so crooked ... A: Krishna - Just because teeth are not in front or next to the protruding wisdom teeth, it does not ... | |
| Jaw Fracture and Tooth Extraction | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: My elderly mother needs a lower molar extraction. I am concerned of her risk of jaw fracture because ... A: Tnaya - It is important, especially with your mother's history, that only a skilled board certified ... | |
| mini implant problems | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Recently had to get lower denture.Definately wanted implants.What a shock to find just four implants ... A: Irene - Of course, without examining you I cannot tell you what is really going on. It sounds like ... | |
| nerve pain post jaw surgery | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I am 39 years old and I had upper and lower sliding osteotomies and genoplasty 10 years ago. It was ... A: Elzabeth - this is a very difficult question for me to answer without seeing xrays or examining ... | |
| bone loss after tooth implants | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: My 36 yr old daughter had two upper front tooth implants about 16 years ago. Her dentist has told ... A: Joan - Trauma to the front teeth during chewing and biting can be extensive. In chewing, our jaw ... | |
| bone loss after tooth implants | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: My 36 yr old daughter had two upper front tooth implants about 16 years ago. Her dentist has told ... A: Joan - Of course, without examining your daughter I cannot be sure, but one of the most common ... | |
| Alveplasty | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Is it unusual to do alveoplasty a month after getting dentures? Seems like most are done with the ... A: Judy - If done properly, alveoplasty should be done at the time of the extractions. It is true that ... | |
| abscess tooth | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Dr Teig If someone has gum disease and bone loss due to dry mouth caused by a medical condition, ... A: Joe - If, as you say, the tooth has an abscess, removing the tooth an immediately placing a bone ... | |
| Dry socket | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: After 3 failed root canals and months of pain I had a lower molar removed and developed dry socket. ... A: Teresa - there are a couple of possible causes for the pain. First of all, the dentist when he ... | |
| bone loss after tooth implants | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: My 36 yr old daughter had two upper front tooth implants about 16 years ago. Her dentist has told ... A: Joan - Bone loss around dental implants and natural teeth often occur due to poor oral hygiene. It ... | |
| Particle Bone for bone graft | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: After having bone bank particle bone put in front lower gums, I, now have been reading, that this ... A: Brenda - Bank bone itself does not last, but it acts as a framework for new bone formation. When ... | |
| TMJ Follow-up continued | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I have sent the new images to you. The system would not allow for more follow-up questions ... A: Beth - I wish that all those pictures you sent could give me a simple answer to your situation. ... | |
| TMJ jaw follow-up | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I was hoping that you could help me. I have developed some issues with my eye sight and ears and am ... A: Beth - I would get a better idea if you could send the other images to my email address of: ... | |
| Asymmetrical jawline surgery | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I'm a 25 year old man and have an asymmetrical jawline. It is visibly square on the left side ... A: Aasish - If nerve tissue is traumatized or injured and healing is slow due to movement of bone ... | |
| Pain after extraction | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Which medicine provides best relief after a tooth extraction? Simple aspirin, ibuprofin, or ... A: Frank - All of the above medications vary as to their effectiveness with different individuals and ... | |
| abscess tooth | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Dr Teig If someone has gum disease and bone loss due to dry mouth caused by a medical condition, ... A: Joe - If for some reason you are unable to take oral antibiotics, you can arrange with your ... | |
| Keeping bone after augmentation | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: How long will my bone graft bottom front ridge aumentatation. last if I dont have an implanted ... A: Sergio - that is a difficult question to answer. Usually bone that is not under any forces will ... | |
| extreme pain in throat,face,gum | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have had extreme pain in left side of face and throat since 2007. This all began immediately ... A: April - Of course, without examining you, it is a little difficult for me to tell you what is going ... | |
| Asymmetrical jawline surgery | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I'm a 25 year old man and have an asymmetrical jawline. It is visibly square on the left side ... A: Aasish - The assymetry could definitely be due to a joint problem when you were young. That could ... | |
| dental abcess | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have been treated for a terrible dental abcess of my lower jaw. I have been on 5 abxs, 2 rochephin ... A: Dreama - with an infection that seems to be resistant to treatment with just antibiotics, I suggest ... | |
| NTI-tss | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: About 2 years ago, my dentist made me an NTI nite guard device for bruxism that he felt was causing ... A: James - Immediately stop the NTI. It is a destructive appliance that places excessive forces on the ... | |
| Invisalign for Orthognathic Surgery | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I saw Bill Arnett in Santa Barbara. He wants to correct a 12mm posterior crossbite by splitting my ... A: Helena - You are correct that the jaws can be wired shut, but that must be done with a correct ... | |
| Asymmetrical jawline surgery | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I'm a 25 year old man and have an asymmetrical jawline. It is visibly square on the left side ... A: Aasish - True bony assymmetry (that is what you describe) can only be corrected with surgery. ... | |
| abscess tooth | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Dr Teig If someone has gum disease and bone loss due to dry mouth caused by a medical condition, ... A: Joe - If someone has gum disease and bone loss due to dry mouth, that should not prevent root canal ... | |
| Round spot on x ray below tooth line | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I had an X-ray today and my Dentist found a round spot on the X-ray. He took a second X-ray to make ... A: Kenneth - Of course, without examining you or seeing an xray of the area, it is a little tough to ... | |
| Invisalign for Orthognathic Surgery | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I saw Bill Arnett in Santa Barbara. He wants to correct a 12mm posterior crossbite by splitting my ... A: Helena - First of all, the doctors are correct that invisalign is not appropriate. The movements ... | |
| Tooth extraction | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I found this site after finding an answer by yourself to a question similar to mine. I have just ... A: Matthew - Having not been there during the extraction, I cannot be sure, but often during the ... | |
| root canal? | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I had root canal 2 weeks ago on a lower premolar. I am still having extreme cold sensitivity to ... A: Leah it sounds like the dentist is just covering himself. If done properly, there should be no ... | |
| swollen/painful roof of mouth | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a swollen and very painful swollen spot on the mid/left side of the roof of my mouth. It ... A: Christine, with the extent of pain you are having, you should not wait to see the surgeon. Have ... | |
| Adult Eye Tooth in wrong position to come out | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I went to get an assessment for braces and learned that my adult eye tooth is positioned in the gum ... A: Casandra - No! You should not leave that eye tooth alone. It will cause problems and cannot be ... | |
| Root Canal | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old healthy (although I am beginning to have my doubts...) female. I am scheduled for ... A: Grace - Whoever has told you that root canals do not cure the infection and will cause more serious ... | |
| Bone graft and TMJ | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I am getting ready to make my appontment for a loqwer front ridge augmentation, bone graft. I have ... A: Brenda - Especially since you have TMJ problems, having a graft with a general dentist is totally ... | |
| Dental bone graft | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Four months ago I had a bone graft so that I could get a couple of dental implants. I think it is ... A: Don - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but once a graft is infected it usually is ... | |
| Teeth after Zometa | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I developed osteonecrosis after taking Zometa for 4 years. (Not warned about the effects on teeth.) ... A: Patricia - I fully understand the surgeons apprehension about dentures. There have been cases of ... | |
| Ridge Augmentation | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I am having a lower front ridge augmentation(bone graft). I know the CT xray shows the nerves under ... A: Sergio - First of all, I hope you are only having a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon ... | |
| son's tooth sensitivity after filling | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: My 8 yo son had a filling placed in Oct. where the pulp was exposed. He has had slight sensitivity ... A: Lori - Root canal treatment for baby teeth is a simple procedure called a pulpotomy. That procedure ... | |
| Same dental issues as Susan | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I am experiencing the same scenario as Susan. In my case three adjacent teeth have had failed root ... A: Patricia - Historically, if both implants and bridges are done by qualified dentists, the bridge is ... | |
| Same dental issues as Susan | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I am experiencing the same scenario as Susan. In my case three adjacent teeth have had failed root ... A: Patricia - You need to be evaluated by a qualified dental specialist. You definitely need to only ... | |
| Something sticking out of my gums | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I had a dental implant put in over a year ago. I had the permanent tooth put on shortly after. ... A: Teresa - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult, but the whitish color may ... | |
| Lump in my cheek | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: Joel, I as well as the other 20 year old girl, got my wisdom teeth removed 5 days ago. about 3 days ... A: Jessica - Absolutely do not them make an incision in your cheek. You immediately need to stop the ... | |
| Something sticking out of my gums | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I had a dental implant put in over a year ago. I had the permanent tooth put on shortly after. ... A: Teressa - It is a little difficult for me to tell what is there. It could be bone, or residual root ... | |
| Jaw pain | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: About eight months ago, I started experiencing pain and discomfort in the front of my chin, slightly ... A: Bill - I hate to tell you this, but you have been seeing the wrong type of doctor. With the ... | |
| Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and jaw stability | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: Ten years ago I had a bilateral lefort jaw reconstruction. Since then I have been diagnosed with ... A: Stacy - Unfortunately, EDS and ECR can occur together. EDS affects the connective tissue and can ... | |
| Growth in Wisdom Tooth Socket | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed about 3 months ago and they have been healing well. One of the ... A: Liza - Of course, without actually examining you, I cannot be sure what is occurring, but you might ... | |
| complication from bone graft and dental implant | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I had a very difficult extraction of a molar with a bone graft done in June. This resulted in a dry ... A: Patricia - First of all, it does not sound like the saliva itself is the cause of the bad taste. I ... | |
| Second Molar Extraction | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Had crown placed on right lower second molar in August 2010. Fine until past month when developed ... A: Dave - Most likely the construction of the crown on the lower tooth was too elevated and cause ... | |
| Extraction tooth #3 | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: about 4 days ago, in the process the molar cracked and the dr then drilled at it to remove, i was in ... A: Pat - You are correct to question why the area still hurts and why the dentist did not have you ... | |
| wisdom tooth long root afecting nerve... | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: It hurst a lot it hurst from the top of the head, back neck,upper back,and so on and it's giving me ... A: Cindy - what you are feeling is not uncommon from an impacted wisdom tooth that is inflamed or ... | |
| upper jaw | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: in the upper right side of my mouth i have no molars left, they've been gone for 10 plus years. i ... A: Susan - This is a very difficult question to answer without examining you or viewing xrays of the ... | |
| malpractice? 2 roots on tooth 22, one left infected now bad bone infection. | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I am dealing with a bad infection from tooth 22. It had a root canal last year by my general ... A: Cathryn - I will tell you that, most likely, your dentist, when he did the root canal treatment, did ... | |
| Root Canal Pain | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I had root canal treatment in preparation for a cap two days ago. When the dentist took an "after" ... A: William - Two days later is a little soon to determine if the problem will last. If the problem ... | |
| Unfinished Root Canal | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I went to a dentist about getting my teeth looked at and after the appointment they referred me to a ... A: K - What you went through was completely wrong and malpractice. Once the specialist, probably an ... | |
| jaw infection | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: 2 months ago I had an abcess tooth which was removed after taking an antibiotic (Clyndimiacin)for 4 ... A: Bob - You should find out if the surgeon you are seeing is a board certified certain and make sure ... | |
| molar teeth | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: my 6 year old daughter having her first molar tooth now, i can see part of it on her left upper ... A: Huong - Your daughter is probably experiencing an infection. The best thing she can do it to rinse ... | |
| Tori | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I have Tori on both side of the bottom of my mouth. I recently had back surgery and after my pain ... A: Marianne = First of all, the ulceration of the tori was probably caused by the anesthesiologist when ... | |
| extraction or crown? | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I had a bridge that covered tooth #3. The bridge now was sectioned off and tooth #3 has only the ... A: Laura - Saving the root may be correct, but if there is degeneration of the root of the tooth such ... | |
| infection & obess under the gum | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have broken tooth but its under the gum it needs to be remove there is infection & i have an obess ... A: Elizabeth - I cannot be sure without examining you or seeing your xray, but usually if the tooth is ... | |
| post wisdom tooth removal procedures | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Is it a common practice to insert (soft wire brush type look) pad into the socket of extracted ... A: Lily - I am not sure about the soft wire like look, but if there is an indcation of inflammation ... | |
| Post-Extraction | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Over the past few years I had a tooth that been gradually decaying due to a small, chipped off ... A: Ian - I would assume that the pain of the teeth next to the extraction site is probably due to a ... | |
| Jaw popping | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: Teig, My jaw pops literally every time I chew, and it’s very uncomfortable. I do not think I did ... A: Tiffani - the removal of wisdom teeth directly should have no effect on the jaw joint. What does ... | |
| student made crown | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I had #2 molar removed recently and plan to have an implant placed by a resident dentist. He ... A: Rodger- I have never worked with students or dentists from U of Iowa, but that dental school has a ... | |
| Excrutiating pain after wisdom tooth extraction | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP ME, I am going through hell right now :O( Please help me. I am 34 years old female and ... A: RJ - I wish I could definitely tell you what should be done to reverse the pain you are suffering ... | |
| Excrutiating pain after wisdom tooth extraction | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP ME, I am going through hell right now :O( Please help me. I am 34 years old female and ... A: RJ-of course, without examining you, I cannot be sure but it does sound like you do, in fact, have ... | |
| cracked teeth | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I am 47. I went to see a dentist to have my 3 wisdom teeth extracted. I had no pain prior to the ... A: Carol-I hate to tell you this, but it sounds like your dentist does not actually know what is ... | |
| Wisdom teeth | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Recently I've had all wisdom teeth removed. I was told that everyone had to have them out at some ... A: Haakon-the nerve that runs in the jawbone that can produce the altered sensations with its injury, ... | |
| Please help thank yu so much | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: On Tuesday which was 4 days ago I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted. Now I'm having sinus ... A: Teka-the lymph nodes are not directly altering the sense of smell. Most likely the alteration of ... | |
| bite splint | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have been advised to have a custom made bite splint made out of hard acrylic by the dentist. ... A: Anna - It really does not matter whether the splint guard is an upper or lower appliance. The key ... | |
| Please help thank yu so much | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: On Tuesday which was 4 days ago I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted. Now I'm having sinus ... A: Teka - If you are still haviung the altered sense of smell and it is hard to breathe there is ... | |
| white blister on gum | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a bump on my upper gum, above one of my back teeth. It is not directly above the tooth ... A: Jenny - I, of course, cannot be totally sure what is going on without examining you or seeing xrays ... | |
| pain tooth extracted | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I had a tooth extracted as I kept getting an abcese. It took the dentist an hour and a half to take ... A: Valarie - I am not comfortable with the continuation of those significant symptoms. By the second ... | |
| Wisdom teeth extraction question pls answer thank yu so much | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently have had 4 wisdom teeth extracted. This was about 5 days ago. The swelling has gone down ... A: Rara - First of all, immediately stop using the ice, even though it makes you feel better. If ... | |
| Palentine Glands | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I have just read the Nancy Noxville story and her case and your reply. Why if you were in the UK I'd ... A: Lisa - Well it is difficult to say, but if the sinus is not the problem the greater palatine nerve, ... | |
| nerve damage | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I just came from a dentist who did xray and showed nothing wrong with tooth. 4 yrs ago I have wisdom ... A: Deborah - I wish there was a simple cure for this problem. The best course of treatment to prevent ... | |
| Please help thank yu so much | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: On Tuesday which was 4 days ago I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted. Now I'm having sinus ... A: Teka - Severe sinus problems are not normal, but some do get pressure in the sinus due to the roots ... | |
| Palentine Glands | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I have just read the Nancy Noxville story and her case and your reply. Why if you were in the UK I'd ... A: Lisa - I am so sorry to hear about all you've been through. Your description, especially since ... | |
| Bony growth in mouth | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I would be grateful for your advice please. Problem: I have discovered a bony lump in my mouth, ... A: Belinda - Of course, without examining you, viewing CT scans or xrays of the area, I cannot be sure ... | |
| Mouth Pain | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I visited the Maxi clinic in May had a jaw Xray which showed a grey area at the side of my nose on ... A: Lisa - Depending on the views and intent of the MRI radiologist, a glandular problem might be ... | |
| Palentine Glands | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I have just read the Nancy Noxville story and her case and your reply. Why if you were in the UK I'd ... A: Lisa - Before I could give you a suggestion how to proceed, could you please get back to me and let ... | |
| Upper teeth electrical shocks | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I had an uneventful crown on the upper left molar one month ago. A week later, the temporary had to ... A: Diane - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the senses of an electrical on a ... | |
| braces and class III malocclusion | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: "My 11 1/2 year old daughter has a class III malocclusion with mild horizontal deviation. Our ... A: Catherine - I have to tell you that I am against that type of procedure. The pressure of forcing ... | |
| Mouth Pain | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I visited the Maxi clinic in May had a jaw Xray which showed a grey area at the side of my nose on ... A: Lisa - It is difficult for me to tell you, exactly, what is occurring. It could be an infection or ... | |
| Class 3 Occlusion | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: My 20 year old son has an inherited Class 3 Occlusion. He has worn braces on and off since he was ... A: Sarah - You are going through the new arbitrary coverage that has been created by the strength of ... | |
| Bleeding after Scaling, Root Planing, and Deep Cleaning | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: After some root planning and scaling on Thursday afternoon in all 4 sides of my mouth because I will ... A: David - If the bleeding has stopped since Saturday, you can resume a more normal eating, but still ... | |
| dentures | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: My husband has 4 lower front teeth only and an upper denture. He is planning to have his remaining ... A: Jasmine - Relining of a denture is not unusual, especially with immediate dentures. During the ... | |
| Bleeding after Scaling, Root Planing, and Deep Cleaning | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: After some root planning and scaling on Thursday afternoon in all 4 sides of my mouth because I will ... A: David - Without examining you I cannot be sure, but it sounds like the dentist who did the scaling ... | |
| dentures | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: My husband has 4 lower front teeth only and an upper denture. He is planning to have his remaining ... A: Jasmine - Actually it does not make sense. Yes the oral surgeon should remove the teeth, but the ... | |
| gagging | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I am in need of dentures. During the mold process my gag reflex kicks into gear and I gag. Thus we ... A: Rus-many patients experience gagging while impressions are taken. Most of these patients, however, ... | |
| intense pain from pulpitis | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: What can I do for pain management during a severe case of pulpitis in two teeth? I had an ... A: Valarie-I'm glad that you're feeling better after the Novocain injections. The fact, however, that ... | |
| intense pain from pulpitis | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: What can I do for pain management during a severe case of pulpitis in two teeth? I had an ... A: Valerie - Transient trauma to the tooth can produce pulpitis that can resolve, but if the trauma ... | |
| intense pain from pulpitis | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: What can I do for pain management during a severe case of pulpitis in two teeth? I had an ... A: Valerie - I hate to tell you this, but I totally disagree with the endodontist. If, in fact, you ... | |
| open bite and TMJ | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Good morning Dr Teig. I am Rachel from San Francisco. I have had braces since 2007. I was wearing ... A: Rachel - In the Bay area, the following are board certified surgeons who would be skilled in ... | |
| open bite and TMJ | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: Good morning Dr Teig. I am Rachel from San Francisco. I have had braces since 2007. I was wearing ... A: Rachel - I would like to find a doctor for you, but right now I am away from my office for about a ... | |
| Molar removal: grave mistake? | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have read your advice to others with interest and something you said concerned me, hence why I am ... A: Brenda - Without examining you it is a little difficult to be sure, but besides moving the teeth to ... | |
| Lumineers | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS, What do you think about the "Lumineers," system of cosmetic dentistry? ... A: Angel - Lumineers are cosmetic veneers that reform the front surface of the tooth. The key factor ... | |
| Tooth extraction and healing | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I had my upper left side tooth extracted 10 days ago and i noticed that the resorbable sutures came ... A: Norma - Sutures, although ideally in place for at least a week, do sometimes come out early if there ... | |
| Wisdom teeth out | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I had my bottom 2 wisdom teeth out this past Tuesday (4 days ago). They were impacted pretty badly, ... A: Rainne - Without examining you I cannot be sure of the causes, but it could be from the novocaine ... | |
| Molar removal: grave mistake? | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have read your advice to others with interest and something you said concerned me, hence why I am ... A: Brenda - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but with the loss of 1st molars, there ... | |
| maxilofacial | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: Its my first year in dentistry and I live in Spain. I would really like to study maxillofacial ... A: Claudia - The method of obtaining the specialty in oral and maxillofacial surgery differs in ... | |
| Floss differences | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: Does it matter whether or not you floss with the type of floss that has a flat end, or the one that ... A: Andrew - If done correctly and properly, there is no comparison with clean of the gums and teeth ... | |
| palate | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Recently I have been told by a dentist (after review of my panorama x-rays that I have a palatal ... A: Maggie - I do not personally know these doctors, but they are all board certified oral and ... | |
| Dry socket | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted 2 weeks ago today. I got a dry socket on my bottom right ... A: Danielle - It is obvious that your dentist really does not care if you have pain or not or just ... | |
| Blood clot from tooth extraction | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a tooth extracted, I'm experiencing the normal swelling, and some tooth pain, but now I have ... A: Alana - It is best to gently wipe off the clot. Once off, take a gauze and bite on it for 10 ... | |
| Platic or ceramic | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have plastic crowns over my implants. Another dentist has suggested that this solution is unusual ... A: Peter - Plastic crowns are not appropriate as a final crown over an implant in anyway. As a ... | |
| palate | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Recently I have been told by a dentist (after review of my panorama x-rays that I have a palatal ... A: Maggie - It sounds to me that the surgeon is the one who is confused. Oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| Platic or ceramic | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I have plastic crowns over my implants. Another dentist has suggested that this solution is unusual ... A: Peter - Plastic crowns are often fabricated an used as an interim measure. The plastic crowns are ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I just had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted yesterday. The bleeding seemed to only have last a ... A: Stephanie - You have two choices, you can go back to the doctor to examine you or you can take a ... | |
| please help, in pain!! | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I have over the last 4 months had 5 teeth removed because of continued pain, top right wisdom, ... A: Mairi - I am so sorry to hear of your problem. I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you ... | |
| jawbone infection | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal filling done in the late eighties and since that time I have had health problems. ... A: Rachel - This is a difficult question for me to answer without examining you or seeing xrays. You ... | |
| Tooth #9 | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal and crown put on the tooth about a year ago, recently I have a lot of pain, the ... A: Carolina-a dark spot on the x-ray, I'm assuming that it's at the end of the root of the tooth, ... | |
| jaw spasm chipping teeth | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a 48 yr old woman who has been having a problem with sudden jaw spasms while talking, or eating ... A: Linda-I know you may not want to hear this, but an incomplete orthodontic treatment can leave you ... | |
| How do you determine where implants go? | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: How are dental implant sites determined? Is it soley on bone structure or does gum tissue come into ... A: Shawn -this is a difficult question to answer without either examining you or seeing x-rays. I would ... | |
| synthetic gum grafting | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I need gum grafting for my lower gums/teeth. The thought of taking a graft from my upper mouth is ... A: Richard-I have seen both solutions done many times and can tell you that the graft usually produces ... | |
| wisdom vs implant | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig. I have a question about my daughter. She is 16 years old, and she is wearing braces. she ... A: Prisma-rather than having the oral surgeon suggest that moving the second molar into the first ... | |
| osteomyletis | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: have a patient presents with slight swelling and some discomfort lower left quadrant area of 2nd ... A: Dr. Erickson - the development of osteomyelitis is not, usually, an overnight phenomenon. It is a ... | |
| wisdom vs implant | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig. I have a question about my daughter. She is 16 years old, and she is wearing braces. she ... A: Prisma - Your English is pretty good - I fully understand your questions. I question why the 1st ... | |
| Dentures | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I had the remaining seven upper teeth removed one month ago. The stitches were removed after a week ... A: Peter - I am not happy that there is bone showing through. It needs to be corrected. That occurs ... | |
| second molar advice | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I am 21 years old. On the left side of my mouth I am missing my second molars (on the top, it is ... A: Carlie - this is not normal and your dentist should have addressed this while you were in puberty, ... | |
| Extraction vs bridge | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: On the left side bottom third tooth from back I never developed an "adult" tooth so I still have a ... A: Lauren-unfortunately, when the baby tooth is extracted the teeth behind that tooth will begin to ... | |
| broken jaw surgery | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I AM AT THE END OF THE ROPE CAN'T COPE MUCH LONGER WITH ALL THE ODD SENSATIONS I HAVE GOING ON ... A: Patty - First of all, let me tell you that nerves can be destroyed without the need for surgery, if ... | |
| impacted canines | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: Can impacted canines be extracted and secondary.teeth be bracketed and a palate expansion be done ... A: Gloria-I am not quite sure what you are asking. Impacted canines can definitely be extracted in the ... | |
| Swelling on hard palate | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a strange condition. I have had this before, 20 or so years ago. I have a large painful ... A: Jodimarie - I need to ask you a few questions to better determine what it might be. 1) If you ... | |
| Earache post wisdom tooth extraction | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I am 34 years of age and had 2 wisdom teeth removed 5 weeks ago- upper and lower right.since then I ... A: Suzanne - I think "how long" is the most difficult question. Some get better quickly, but others ... | |
| fractured root, infected tooth needs pulling? | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I was told by a dentist recently that after looking at an xray of my first botton molar tooth ( ... A: Peggy - It is not common for a diagnosis of a root fracture is made on xray. Occasionally, doctors ... | |
| Earache post wisdom tooth extraction | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I am 34 years of age and had 2 wisdom teeth removed 5 weeks ago- upper and lower right.since then I ... A: Suzanne - Unfortunately, cases like yours do happen and fairly often. The jaw muscles frequently go ... | |
| Implant | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I would appreciate your expertise regarding the following question. I am a 52 year old ... A: Deb - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but changes in the bite and positions of ... | |
| IV Sedation For Tooth Extraction/Infection While Pregnant | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Tieg - I am almost 37 and have procrastinated on getting my wisdom teeth out. I am now 13 weeks ... A: Jean - I fully understand your situation. The most important thing is to get those infected teeth ... | |
| Dry Socket? Help! | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: i had a wisdom tooth extracted yesterday (Wednesday). i was told not to spit, just let it out slowly ... A: Bella - A dry socket is not from the loss of the blood clot, but an inflammation of the bone which ... | |
| Possible inflamed mandible nerve? | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I had re-constructive jaw surgery nearly 3 years ago for my orthodontic treatment. I'm not exactly ... A: Jocelyn - It is, of course, difficult for me to tell you what is going on, but you might have an ... | |
| PND after tooth extraction | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I am 50 years old. About a month ago I busted the left back top tooth. The dentist said the tooth ... A: Joseph - First of all, get this problem resolved before you have any dental work done. There is a ... | |
| Chronic cheek&gum swelling 1yr after molar extraction/bone graft/skin graft | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: You answered a question I had asked of you last year, regarding swelling and pain in my cheek after ... A: Kim - Let me tell you that the implant should not now be placed if the area is sore. Second, you ... | |
| PND after tooth extraction | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I am 50 years old. About a month ago I busted the left back top tooth. The dentist said the tooth ... A: Joseph-it is a little difficult for me to tell you exactly what is going on. If the tooth was ... | |
| abscess that led to extraction | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I was referred to an oral surgeon to do an I & D on an abscess on a lower molar. After looking at ... A: Rhonda-this is a little bit difficult for me to answer without seeing what the airy looked like ... | |
| Gum Sensitivity after titanium implant | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, Roughly a month ago an oral surgeon implanted a titanium screw into my left ... A: DJ-now that is one month since the implant was inserted, the gum tissue around the implant should be ... | |
| tooth extraction sinus problems | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I am 50 years old. About a month ago I busted the left back top tooth. The dentist said the tooth ... A: Joseph-of course, without examining you or seeing xrays of the area, it is a little difficult for me ... | |
| puncture of upper left sinus | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Three years ago my dentist sent me to an oral surgeon for extraction of an upper left molar that had ... A: Sally-I wish I could tell you if that packing, if it really is the packing that was seen on the ... | |
| Lingual nerve damage | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a victim of lingual nerve damage. Inflicted either by a needle used to administer a nerve block ... A: Lee-I am so sorry to hear of that you're lingual nerve damage. My suggestion is that you see a Dr. ... | |
| hyperthyroidism | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Im Khalid student in dental college , i have been gave a hyperthyroidism patient a local anesthesia ... A: Khalid-you are correct to question whether a hyperthyroid patient should have a vasoconstrictor in ... | |
| Question | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping that you could help me. I have developed some issues with my eye sight and ears and am ... A: Beth-I am not sure which of bundle of nerves the Dr. is talking about. If it is the facial nerve ... | |
| How can I pay for major dental work? | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I live in ft.myers,Florida.I am on SSD $755.00 monthly.My bridge fell out 18 months ago.Whats left ... A: Tom-and I wish I could tell you move up who would be best to help you and in the Ft myers area, but ... | |
| Oral Maxillofacial fistulas | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Good Day Dr.Teig Trust you are well? I email you in the hope that you can assist my mother who ... A: Rudi-I am so sorry to hear that your mother is suffering so much. Chronic oral fistulas can produce ... | |
| SALIVARY GLAND DYSFUNCTION | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Have you come across in your practice, any patient conplaining of a constant producion of a ... A: Carolyn-I, of course, cannot be sure we're of this material is coming from, but the cystic lesion I ... | |
| SALIVARY GLAND DYSFUNCTION | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Have you come across in your practice, any patient conplaining of a constant producion of a ... A: Carolyn-I personally have never had a patient with pellet like material coming from behind the front ... | |
| small lump in cheek | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: i just read your answers about lumps and i must say am a little bit comforted. i just noticed a ... A: Mwangie - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining the sun, but after a flu it is not uncommon ... | |
| 2 teeth extracted | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I had 2 teeth extracted 2 days ago, #14 and 15, they sewed it up and they told me that everything ... A: Heather-from your description does not sound like you have an opening into the sinus from your ... | |
| wisdom extraction | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I had a difficult molar extraction 9 months ago and it turned into a dry socket. the infection from ... A: Rick-a healing of an extraction site should not take a four year to heal and unless other problems ... | |
| mucocele removal | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I developed a mucocele on my lower lip (left side) from an accidental bite of my lip while eating. I ... A: Milena - Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - I was sick. The mucocele, unfortunately, ... | |
| wisdom extraction | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I had a difficult molar extraction 9 months ago and it turned into a dry socket. the infection from ... A: Rick - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but it sounds like you have a chronic ... | |
| leaving "root tips" in vs. extraction | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I am in my 60's but absolutely do NOT want dentures. I previously had a "bridge" that went across ... A: Lisa - It is quite simple, root tips should never just be left in the bone. With nerves in all ... | |
| gum infection | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: many years ago 20+ i had a gum infection front top tooth, the infection was treated, but returned, ... A: Jah - I, of course, cannot be sure what needs to be done without evaluating you, but the root canal ... | |
| TMJ & Root Canal | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal on my lower left back molar almost a year ago. I had cracked this tooth while ... A: Cassandra - If your tooth is still sensitive after a year since root canal treatment, it usually ... | |
| jaw pain | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have pain in my lower left jaw - all the way at the back right under my ear. the left side of my ... A: kari - It is, of course, difficult for me to tell you what is going on, but it sounds like you could ... | |
| Question | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping that you could help me. I have developed some issues with my eye sight and ears and am ... A: Beth - I, of course, cannot be totally sure without examining you, but with the obvious jaw line ... | |
| Failed Root Canal/Pain/Extraction & Implant? | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: "Thanks for taking your valuable time to read my question. In 2002 I had a root canal on top molar ... A: Nicole - I had a similar problem as yours a few years ago. Repeated root canals and a continuation ... | |
| vaneer teeth | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: My Number 5 tooth was broken and my dentist after an x-ray do a root canal and then with a post she ... A: Amir - Again, I cannot be sure, but it is possible that when the doctor placed the post he cracked ... | |
| vaneer teeth | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: My Number 5 tooth was broken and my dentist after an x-ray do a root canal and then with a post she ... A: Amir - I cannot be sure, but it could be a failure of the root canal treatment or the crown that ... | |
| First molar extraction. | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: all. I'm sure this question has been asked time and time again, but I'd like to ask for myself. I ... A: Kollin - If you were 75 and asking me if you needed a bridge, I would tell you that it is not ... | |
| Jaw surgery dilemma | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: Apologies in advance for the length of this email but it's something that I've thought about ... A: Nate - First of all, I do not know of any skilled board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons ... | |
| Jaw surgery dilemma | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Apologies in advance for the length of this email but it's something that I've thought about ... A: Nate - First of all, I agree with you that the doctor did an improper treatment for you. A proper ... | |
| Dislocated Jaw?? | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: while in the locker room my son was approached from behind and hit in the right side of the ... A: Warren - Whether you son wants to or not, he should be examined immediately by a board certified ... | |
| masseter jaw muscle | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: My dentist made a medium night guard for my lower teeth due to clenching. After 8 hours I had pain ... A: Diane - It is, of course, difficult for me to say why the nightguard precipitated the muscle ... | |
| Loose Crown and part of root dislodged | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: One dentist said just leave it alone but as I had a bad taste from it I consulted another dentist. ... A: Sandra - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to be certain, but with ... | |
| Dental Trauma resulting from jaw issue | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: 2 wks ago I was eating and had a frightening thing happen with my jaw - my top teeth came crashing ... A: KC - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to be sure what is happening, without examining ... | |
| Sinusitis/Tooth Implant vs Bridge | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I had difficulty w/ an upper back molar for several years, had a root canal/crown done in 06, after ... A: Les - If you do have a blockage of the sinus, that needs to be corrected first before anything else ... | |
| Wisdom tooth removal and numbness | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I had a wisdom tooth removed 6 days ago and I still have numbness to my lip, through my jawline. I ... A: Karen - You are saying two different things about what you are feeling. Is it completely numb or ... | |
| implant removal | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: how do I remove an implant placed in bone that is failing, with moderate bone loss and mobility of ... A: Pauline - You yourself nor should anyone close to you should attempt to remove the implant. Not ... | |
| jaw abcess | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal done several years ago but was unable to pay for the permanent crown. Needless ... A: Carol - I can, of course, not be sure without seeing xrays or examining you, but it sounds like you ... | |
| Post extraction pain | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I had an upper rear tooth removed over a year ago (not the wisdom tooth but two teeth further in). ... A: Jackie - Most likely the episodes of jaw ache, earache and headache are not directly linked to the ... | |
| Systemic symptoms with dental infections | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been quite ill for a while now with low grade fever, severe fatigue and malaise. My ESR,C-RP ... A: Divya - One of the main factors, in considering a dental infection producing the significant ... | |
| tiny hole in gum | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 ulcer down on my lower gum, infront of tooth #24, and just abover the ulcer, there is a ... A: Scott - Without seeing the ulcer, it is a little difficult for me to tell you what it is. The ... | |
| sharp jaw bone after extraction | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I had #31 extracted. Two months after the extraction, a sharp bone began to grow through the gum. ... A: Katherine - Reformation of the bone is not common at all. I am not there to examine you, but ... | |
| wisdom tooth post op infection | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I originally developed a hematoma three days post op and when I went back to my oral surgeon he said ... A: Bob - Of course I did not examine you and the doctor may think the heat to the face to be helpful. ... | |
| tooth extraction and facial apparence | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I had 5 teeth extracted for braces, at the age of 26. I had two biscupid on top two first molars, ... A: Angela - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to tell you exactly what needs to be done, ... | |
| tooth extraction on hypertensive patients... | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: my question is if a patient is hypertensive... and taking medication for his hypertension, is it ... A: Christine - First of all, a blood pressure of 100/50 is low blood pressure. A safe blood pressure ... | |
| wisdom tooth post op infection | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I originally developed a hematoma three days post op and when I went back to my oral surgeon he said ... A: Bob - Let me tell you that I disagree with one thing said by the surgeon. I do not agree with the ... | |
| Tooth/eyes | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a jaw tooth which has had a root canal for several years. It was so painful that I had to ... A: Velma - It is not a common phenomenon for teeth infections to produce cataracts. I guess if it ... | |
| Bridge cavity under it ! | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: My question is I had this 4 tooth bridge done over 20 yrs ago and up to now I've had no probelms but ... A: Des - If what broke is the bridge and it is 20 years old, it cannot be repaired. If you are having ... | |
| What to do?? | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm 66 year old male with 30 teeth, #1 and #32 previously removed due to crack and decay ... A: David - First of all there is no fee for additional questions. I will be happy to look at the xray. ... | |
| Swelling in gum | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: About 3 years ago I was suppose to have a root canal. It was started but the dentist didn't finish ... A: Denise - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you, but with the loss of the tooth above ... | |
| Surgery for a protruding african american mouth | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Teig i'm an african with a protruding mouth and i hate my profile . My upper jaw protrudes too ... A: Marvin - What you are describing is usually due to an overgrowth of the upper jaw and a rotation of ... | |
| Exposed nerves as a result of Crown Build-up | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a few questions. First and foremost, why is it necessary to expose nerves in order to do a ... A: Janet - Your experience seems to describe a dental office that does not really care about their ... | |
| What to do?? | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm 66 year old male with 30 teeth, #1 and #32 previously removed due to crack and decay ... A: David - this is a very difficult question to answer without seeing xrays of the area or examining ... | |
| dental bonegraft | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I got a bonegraft on #10 about 2 years ago placed by an oral surg. after I finished the ... A: Greg - First let me tell you that tooth #10 is not close to the sinus. The end of the root of ... | |
| Nasopalatine Nerve Pain | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Doctor: I had been having slight throbbing and nerve sensitivity between Teeth #10-11 (running up to ... A: Ann-Marie - Just massaging the gums after an injecting will not affect the ligament at all. The ... | |
| bad teeth/low income | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: i need to find a oral surgeon to cut out several of my teeht.i am a single mom of 3,i draw social ... A: Martha - I, of course, do not know where you live, but in most areas o the country, there are ... | |
| broken tooth | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Several years ago I bit on bacon in a sandwich and cracked my tooth vertically. I had a root canal ... A: Karen - Of course, I cannot be totally sure without examining you, but with the extent of damage to ... | |
| TMJ pain | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: 2 months ago I had my first filling done on my lower right molar. Several days after this I ... A: Laura - First of all, the cause of the TMJ symptoms after placement of the filling can be due to the ... | |
| wisdom tooth replacing second molar | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: My second molar is loose and my dentist said I my have to get it pulled if it doesn't heal. I was ... A: Francisco - There is a possibility that the wisdom tooth could move forward to fill the space left ... | |
| Dentistry and hospital management | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I am a BDS student.I am an Indian. I would like to do MBA in hospital management. Will it be ... A: Chandra - I am not quite sure if it would be beneficial or not in India. If the hospital has a ... | |
| Nasopalatine Nerve Pain | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: Doctor: I had been having slight throbbing and nerve sensitivity between Teeth #10-11 (running up to ... A: Ann-Marie - The nasopalatine nerve is actually a branch of the trigeminal nerve. The inflammation ... | |
| Pain following root canal | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal one month ago and that area (not sure if its just the tooth or the gums ... A: Andrea - Painful sensitivity to the area a month later is not normal. The endodontist is correct ... | |
| Dry Socket | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I had my bottom wisdom teeth and a tooth infront of one of my wisdom teeth extracted. I developed a ... A: Lexie - In my experience, a single packing of the socket with medication is not enough. The patient ... | |
| Cystic Lesion | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I had a CT scan and my report came back as follows.. There is a 5 mm cystic lesion around the apex ... A: Shelly - If the cystic lesion has caused a change in the position of the roots of your front tooth, ... | |
| Instructions after molar extraction | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I just had my molar tooth on the bottom right of my mouth today and the dentist didn't tell me the ... A: Camille - I assume you are saying the tooth was extracted. Well after the extraction stay on a soft ... | |
| Novacaine | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I need a tooth pulled. When given novacaine, carbocaine etc my blood pressure bottoms out and I pass ... A: Justin - Both novocaine and carbocaine, by themselves will not cause a patient to pass out, unless ... | |
| Extra piece of gum in my son's mouth | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed that my 6 yrs old son hads an extra piece of tissue from his gum that is long enough ... A: Khulood - The extra piece of tissue is most likely an inflammatory product secondary to the ... | |
| cheek hematoma | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: My son (2 year old) hit his cheek against my bangle and outstretched hand trying to cath him while ... A: Nina - First of all, topical steroidal ointments will have no effect on the hematoma. NSAIDs might ... | |
| PAIN FOLLOWING A WISDOM TOOTH SURGERY | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Over a month ago I had an ingrowing wisdom tooth removed from my lower left jaw. The surgery was ... A: Kishani - I cannot be sure without examining you, but from the traumatic extraction you endured, ... | |
| re: Cracked Crown | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I went in to have some crowns put in less than a year and a half and when I went in I was told that ... A: Gary - I wish I could tell you. If the underlying crowns are completely covering the teeth then it ... | |
| Big & baby teeth present | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Joel, My other question conserns my same son with the extra piece of gum in his mouth. He also has ... A: Khulood - I am not quite sure what you are asking, but I think you are asking if the front baby ... | |
| Extra piece of gum in my son's mouth | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed that my 6 yrs old son hads an extra piece of tissue from his gum that is long enough ... A: Khulood - You do not say where the extra piece of tissue is. If it is behind the last tooth it ... | |
| PAIN FOLLOWING A WISDOM TOOTH SURGERY | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Over a month ago I had an ingrowing wisdom tooth removed from my lower left jaw. The surgery was ... A: Kishani - Of course, without examining you I cannot be completely sure what your pain is. Is the ... | |
| re: Cracked Crown | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I went in to have some crowns put in less than a year and a half and when I went in I was told that ... A: Gary - The cause for cracked crowns could be due to grinding of the teeth, but they can also be due ... | |
| cheek hematoma | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: My son (2 year old) hit his cheek against my bangle and outstretched hand trying to cath him while ... A: Nina - Hematomas if left alone can form internal scarring which can distort the area, like what your ... | |
| pls help | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: "I had the #2 tooth removed 8 days ago. If I feel with my tounge from the outside of the gum (inner ... A: Julie - I of course cannot be sure, but what you feel could be gum tissue that was torn during the ... | |
| dental | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I have had issues with dental infection or the last 6 years. A year ago Jan I had a top tooth ... A: Wendy - Unfortunately, it seems you have been treated by dentists who are not knowledgeable and not ... | |
| 2nd Molar on top. Pull out or crown? | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have had extensive dental work in past and have an inlay in this tooth at this point. Last night ... A: Sue - If you do not have upper or lower wisdom teeth on that side of your mouth, removal of the ... | |
| Late teething | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: My cousin is approximately 15 and a half months old, and there is not a single tooth in his ... A: Sam - There are a couple of reasons for your cousin's lack of teeth. He may have never formed ... | |
| TMJ muscle pulled | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal treatment on my left maxillary 2nd molar however before tooth extract, i think i ... A: Julia - The best approach is a simple approach to try to relax the muscles. Just so you know, the ... | |
| Extractions and possible dry socket | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I had 6 teeth extracted on the 16th(top 2 wisdom and 4 premolars)I believe i've been healing fine. ... A: Cassandra - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the pain you are describing ... | |
| sinus elevation | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I had a sinus elevation on 8/13. My perio prescribed antibiotics, which I have been taking before ... A: Zoey - I cannot be sure, but it sounds like you have a situation called a dehiscence. It is a ... | |
| Root Canal/Sinus problems | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I am an American living in England right now. 6 months ago I had a root canal on the 2nd molar from ... A: Dana - From your symptoms alone, it definitely seems that you developed an infectious sinustis ... | |
| irritated papilla behind front teeth | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: My papilla behind my front teeth has been irritated for 6 months. I have seen my dentist twice. I ... A: Coletta - If the swelling is due to a cystic lesion emanating from the palate, only an oral and ... | |
| Post Extraction Problems | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I had the upper and lower wisdom teeth removed about 72 hours ago on the left side of my mouth, ... A: Josh - Simply, the best way to treat these areas, on your own, is to keep them clean with warm salt ... | |
| Constant burning pain in tooth after 3 root canals | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I sure hope you can help me. I have had daily pain in my teeth for 14 months now and am at my ... A: Rae - First of all, if those sores on your lips occurred at the time of the blisters on the gum, ... | |
| irregular bottom gum bone | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: i have been referred to see a specialist by my dentist. my gum is irregular and they say i will ... A: Elizabeth - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but it sounds like you have the ... | |
| sinus elevation | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I had a sinus elevation on 8/13. My perio prescribed antibiotics, which I have been taking before ... A: Zoey - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but it sounds like you are experiencing ... | |
| Constant burning pain in tooth after 3 root canals | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I sure hope you can help me. I have had daily pain in my teeth for 14 months now and am at my ... A: Rae - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to fully determine or suggest to you what needs ... | |
| treatment info | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: sir i have got 28 crowns 8 months back , a dentist misled and shaved my teeth , so now i have pain ... A: Om - Senstivity and pain after inserted dental crowns usually means that the dentist might have ... | |
| bita of jaw bone still attached to upper wisdom tooth | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: after 6hours of my wisdom toothe extraction, my gums are still hurting and sore but my cheek is ... A: Jeannie - Below the lower wisdom teeth, there is a nerve that interprets sensations to the lower ... | |
| irritated papilla behind front teeth | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: My papilla behind my front teeth has been irritated for 6 months. I have seen my dentist twice. I ... A: Coletta - First of all, what you describe is not cancer, so forget about that. The inflammation of ... | |
| Bumps on Upper Cheek | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I have recently developed two bumps, about the size of a pea on the inside my upper cheeks - one on ... A: Kay - I, of course, cannot be 100% sure without examining you, but in the area you describe, there ... | |
| Bone graft in elderly patient with health problems | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Teig, Thank you for your time. A family friend (65 yo) has been suffering from the debilitating ... A: Audrey - You are obviously a smart and caring person and you think logically. The dentist is wrong ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted 5 days ago. I got chlorhexidine gluconate to rinse my ... A: Dorota - First of all, chlorhexidine should not be used 3 times a day. That is an overdosage and ... | |
| Lump in mouth on cheek after surgery | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed a week ago, one bottom and two top teeth. I noticed on the inside of ... A: Mike - I, of course, cannot be sure what the bump is, but there is normally a small bump located in ... | |
| tmj | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have had tmj issues since my early 20's. It has always been tolerable until now. I am 31, ... A: Michelle - TMJ problems often simply begin with jaw muscle spasms. These spasms are caused from a ... | |
| mixing cataflam & hydrocodone | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Can I mix cataflam and hydrocodone-apap to treat severe dental pain? My dentist indicated that he ... A: Kerem - There should be no problem in combining the use of both medications. I just hope the pain ... | |
| Lump back after Apicoetomy | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: In feb 2010 I had a lump on my gum above tooth 5. This tooth had a root canal and a capp for about ... A: Gina - I am sorry to tell you this, but antibiotics will not cure the infection. As long as the ... | |
| Root Extraction related complication | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Last week I had 3 roots extracted. On day 4 post extraction, the sinus lining herniated through one ... A: Hasan - From what the doctor says, especially in the second paragraph, I agree with him. ... | |
| Lump in mouth on cheek after surgery | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed a week ago, one bottom and two top teeth. I noticed on the inside of ... A: Mike - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is there, but if you could answer a couple ... | |
| Root Extraction related complication | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: Last week I had 3 roots extracted. On day 4 post extraction, the sinus lining herniated through one ... A: Hasan - I am not quite sure what he doctors mean that the sinus lining is herniated through the ... | |
| Lump back after Apicoetomy | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: In feb 2010 I had a lump on my gum above tooth 5. This tooth had a root canal and a capp for about ... A: Gina - A recurrent infection after root canal and apicoectomy has been done is usually from either ... | |
| Seizure or fainting asociated with local anethesia | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: My husband had three wisdom teeth removed yesterday with just local anesthesia. One hour after the ... A: Linda - I agree with the surgeon. With the wearing off of the local anesthetic blood pressure ... | |
| dental implants | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a single implant at #3 tooth. It didn't hurt when the temp crown was on. Once perm. crown ... A: Michele - I cannot be sure without examining you, but it sounds like the pain you are having is from ... | |
| Salivary gland ducts/ Swollen lips | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: About a week and a half ago I noticed the tissue under my tongue was red and swollen, and learned ... A: Emily - I, of course, cannot be totally sure without examining you, but it sounds like you are ... | |
| wisdom teeth | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I had all of my wisdom teeth removed at age 21 which was about a year ago. Since then I have noticed ... A: Kyle - Alveolar bone is the bone that holds the tooth to the jaw bone. It is not a facial supporting ... | |
| wisdom teeth | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I had all of my wisdom teeth removed at age 21 which was about a year ago. Since then I have noticed ... A: Kyle - Some patients who have wisdom teeth removed also complain of getting a sunken face in that ... | |
| Teeth Extractions | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I had three of my teeth extracted for braces the day before yesterday. The one on the bottom (number ... A: Elain - It could be a dry socket(and inflammation of the bone in the tooth's socket). Lower teeth ... | |
| TMJ/TMD pain, biting mouth and lips, crossbite | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I have recently begun an evaluation of TMJ/TMD pain including clenching teeth, headaches, jaw pain, ... A: Kim - The intial cause of the pain associated with teeth clenching, headaches, jaw pain and neck ... | |
| tmj or my bite?? | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: several months ago i was in my bath tub an i had yawned really big an my jaw had popped i ... A: Candice - First of all, if you use any appliance that you personally buy it can cause continued ... | |
| Swollen Gum | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth extracted about four weeks ago, and have felt right as rain for about the ... A: Alaina - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to tell you what is going ... | |
| My Nine year old | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: IS he too young? Its affecting his speech and he is self conscious? I've gotten conflicting advice ... A: George- Depending what the type of treatment that is needed, orthodontics is some times correct. I ... | |
| inability to open mouth well after 2 weeks of wisdom tooth removal | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: It is over 2 weeks now that I removed the last wisdom tooth on my right lower jaw but yet I can not ... A: Tajudeen - It seems you are suffering from a fairly common side effect of wisdom teeth removal. You ... | |
| tmj or my bite?? | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: several months ago i was in my bath tub an i had yawned really big an my jaw had popped i ... A: Candice - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you, but the soft guards you fabricated can ... | |
| Jagged bone in gum following wisdom tooth extraction | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I had my lower right impacted wisdom tooth removed (in hospital)7 weeks ago and although everything ... A: Angie - This is definitely not normal. The doctor who removed the teeth did not smooth the bone ... | |
| wisdom teeth extraction | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I had all three of my wisdom teeth pulled last Tuesday, and since then I developed a dry socket ... A: Julie - Whether your dentit stretched your jaw or not, it is not unusual forthe wisdom teeth to ... | |
| Extra tooth removed from roof of mouth | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: My 8yr old just recently had an extra tooth removed that was growing backwards in the roof of his ... A: Kera - If the surgeon was able to cover the palatal tissue over the surgical site complete without a ... | |
| Dental implant | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: What is the risk of implant failure with implanting a canine vs a lateral incisor? I was born ... A: Taylor - If ythe surgeon who implants the implant (it should only be a board certified oral and ... | |
| 3 small fibromas | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have three what look like fibromas. (This is the only thing they look like from internet ... A: Mike - It is, of course, difficult for me to know exactly what those areas are, but in tha area you ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old female and am getting two wisdom teeth removed in two weeks. My bottom left ... A: Marija - First of all, general anesthesia or sedation will definitely make the procedure much easier ... | |
| Severe dental emergancy | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Can 1 abscessed tooth spread to all my remaining teeth? In a matter of 2 years I went from a full ... A: Charlene - Teeth abscess because decay spread to the nerve within the tooth or if you had ... | |
| post extraction pain in other teeth | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: On thursday I had my lower left wisdom tooth removed. Today is Saturday and this morning the tooth ... A: Nannette - Of course, without examining you or seeing your xrays, it is a little difficult for me ... | |
| broken wisdom tooth - backpacking trip | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I am thirty-four years old. My top wisdom teeth were removed ten years ago. My bottom wisdom teeth ... A: Travis - From your description of what is going on, it sounds like extractions of the two lower ... | |
| Horrible jaw pain after tooth filling | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I had my first cavity filled three weeks ago. It was the last tooth on my bottom right side. My ... A: Laura - Your dentist could be correct that the pain is due to a muscular problem. If the tooth is ... | |
| Mucous cysts | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I have what I believe to be a mucous cyst on the inside of my lower lip. About 3 to 5 weeks ago, I ... A: Jay - In the hands of a skilled board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, this is a fairly ... | |
| Wisdom teeth! | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: So I can feel my wisdom teeth, they are just starting to poke through, and my dentist told me awhile ... A: Laura - Your dentist is wrong. If you are having pain now, there is no reason that those teeth ... | |
| Nausea after 4 wisdom teeth extracted | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: My son had 4 wisdom teeth extracted with general anesthesia and within an hour took a lortab and two ... A: Rose - Nausea after the extraction of teeth, even without the general anesthesia and the ... | |
| Teeth Filling for 2.5 yrs old | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: My 2.5 years old kid has developed some formation / green colored substance over his teeth. Oflate, ... A: Pamkaj - Unfortunately, there is no simple treatment to cure the decay in the teeth. The decayed ... | |
| Mucous cysts | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have what I believe to be a mucous cyst on the inside of my lower lip. About 3 to 5 weeks ago, I ... A: Jay - What you describe is a growth called a mucocele. It is a clogged duct from a minor salivary ... | |
| Herbst versus Headgear? | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Our orthodondist wants to use a Herbst appliance to correct my 10 year old daughter's overbite. Has ... A: Alexis - I have to tell you that I do not like the Herbst appliance. I have seen children, ... | |
| Hole in my tooth | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Let me begin by telling you I have not been to the dentist in years. I lost a high paying job a few ... A: Stacie - I wish I could tell you that there is no simple approach to restrict any problems/ There ... | |
| 7 yr old needs lots of dental work, including sinus lift? | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My 7 yr old daughter has an over-bite; open bite; small mouth; and currently an expander that we ... A: Lori - it is a little difficult for me to determine if the sinus lift is important now or not, ... | |
| bump on roof of mouth | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a small bump on the roof of my mouth just to the right of the center. It becomes painful when ... A: Samuel - first of all, the smooth surface of the bump pretty much says that it is most likely not ... | |
| flouride | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: My tooth #15 has a decay down in the root, and I've seen a couple dentists who think it should ... A: Dick - The are is kept clean and the fluoride toothpast is used it can help sustain the tooth. If ... | |
| Follow-up: Concerned about possible 5th wisdom tooth | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I wrote a question to which a doctor graciously responded (question and answer pasted below). I ... A: S - Without an xray it is difficult to say, but if a tooth is there, it can produce the symptoms. ... | |
| post molar surgical uprighting | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I wrote to you a few weeks back about my 14 year old daughters impacted 12 year molars. She ... A: Marianne - Just because she has had no compression at 3 weeks, I have found that it takes about 6 ... | |
| Jaw pain and lack of movement after filling work | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: Two months ago my daughter had a tooth filling done. Afterwards, she experienced pain and could only ... A: Deborah - when you say lump, can you see the lump on the outside of her face or can only a doctor ... | |
| considering partial | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I am 54 y/o female. Regrettably, I didn't take the best care of my teeth in younger years, ... A: Patricia - There is no doubt that if you have your front teeth and yet you are missing the back ... | |
| Information on Dental Help | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Teig, How are you? I am reaching out to you because I need some dental advice and help, as well. I ... A: Liz - I am not quite sure, from your description, what is going on. The missing tooth between the ... | |
| swelling | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I went to the dentist for an extraction on my LR. During the extraction I developed a subcutaneous ... A: Leigh - What you describe is not a normal reaction, but it can occur with a difficult extraction, if ... | |
| Question about cavity next to amalgam | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Two years ago I went to the dentist for a routine exam and was told I have a very shallow cavity on ... A: Kim - If there is decay in the tooth, the decay needs removing, but I too do not like the use of a ... | |
| Importnat reply to your previous email from January! | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Teig, First of all, I want to thank you so much for answering a previous question I had asked you ... A: Kimberly - Hearing and answering so many questions, I do not always remember all of the facts of ... | |
| Lump | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Last week I noticed a small lump inside my bottom gums right at the bottom almost where it starts to ... A: Ryan - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to tell you what is causing the swelling. Is it ... | |
| Reaction to denture relining | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: , A month after getting my full upper denture, they did not fit at all and had no suction. I was ... A: Benita - It is obvious that the dental office you are going to is not very good. In no way should a ... | |
| Crown material | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal procedure about 4-5 years back and my dentist(child specialist) did not put a ... A: Ron - Not all root canal teeth need crowns. A good indication is a tooth that had sigificant decay ... | |
| 3 year old tooth | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Teig I took my boy to his dentist today when I thought I was seeing a darkening of his front right ... A: Stacy - I, of course, cannot be sure what is truly going on without examining your son, but if the ... | |
| tooth broken at gum line | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: My last bottom molar had a crown and root canal over 20 years ago. Over a year ago, the crown fell ... A: Julie - With you apprehension of any pain involved in the extraction, I think the safest approach ... | |
| infection after root canal via perforated furcation | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: , 3 yrs after a root canal ,thru a new bridge, infection from perforated furcation led to mostly ... A: Steve - I you truly have a perforated furcation you are very lucky to have made it a year, let alone ... | |
| jaw bit | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have jaw bite from just eating to fast and I bit my jaw one day and then I bit it again months ... A: Sondra - That swollen area you have is froom the biting of the cheek in that area. It is a benign ... | |
| tooth broken at gum line | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: My last bottom molar had a crown and root canal over 20 years ago. Over a year ago, the crown fell ... A: Julie - Internal destruction of the tooth, caused the breaking down of the tooth. Removing such a ... | |
| Dental "flipper" repair? | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a "flipper" on which one tooth has been secured with a small metal strip to keep the tooth ... A: Lynette - First of all, repair of the flipper should not be too expensive, if it is repairable. I ... | |
| tooth extraction | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I was told that I need to have my four front bottom teeth removed due to severe bone loss, as a ... A: Marie - If the infection has produced bone loss, the teeth might have to be removed. If the ... | |
| Jaw Pain/Teeth not fitting right? | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon. I'm 24 years old, and have recently begun to experience incredible jaw pain on the ... A: Heather - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to determine the true ... | |
| surgery for old maxillofacial injury | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, i had an accident in the year 2002 in which i received multiple fractures on my face ... A: Rajdamal - Without seeing your xrays or examining you, it is a little difficult for me to tell you ... | |
| root canal | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal done 4 days ago by my dentist and am still having lots of pain. I am taking ... A: Ann - Often the pain after root canal is due to trapping of bacteria at the end of the root of the ... | |
| surgery for old maxillofacial injury | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, i had an accident in the year 2002 in which i received multiple fractures on my face ... A: Rajkamal - Of course not examining you now it is a little difficult for me to be exact about what ... | |
| impacted wisdom tooth extraction | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: 1 week and 4 days ago i had oral surgery to remove an impacted wisdom tooth on the lower left side. ... A: Stacy - If you are still having constant pain and they are still packing the socket, something else ... | |
| Oral Surgeory as a Career | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning, I appreciate you taking your time out to answer my questions. I'm 17 and am highly ... A: Brian - You do not say which country you live in. I can tell you that in the United States and ... | |
| jaw pain | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I got a massage 2 days ago, and the masseuse massaged my jaw VERY hard. Yesterday, the jaw started ... A: Martha - Most likely the masseuse precipitated spasms of the jaw muscles with the over aggressive ... | |
| abnormal xray | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently went to my dentist to have him check out my misaligned bite. He took a panaramic xray and ... A: Kelly - It is not common, but not totally unheard of when certain teeth are the ones that touch and ... | |
| chrome-cobalt partial denture | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: ihave a problem that i really hope you can help me with due to a rta accident sometime ago i ... A: Hasan - the only clinical reason I could see for not having a metal denture would be if the metal ... | |
| Numbness of the tongue | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Teig, A friend of mine has undergone deep scaling on her lower right 1st and 2nd molar under ... A: Patrick - First of all, healing of a nerve, after it has been traumatized from an injection, can ... | |
| sinus lift / implant all in 1 tooth #14 | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Dr Teig, I just had a sinus lift and bone graphe and the implant done on tooth #14 last week Friday. ... A: Rick - I really don't understand why prednisone or other steroid medications should be prescribed, ... | |
| halitosis | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I develop serious bad breath each time I wake up, is that halitosis? This change began after taking ... A: Choose - Imipramine often causes a dry mouth. A dry mouth can alter the normal bacteria count and ... | |
| Impacted 2 nd molars | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Dr.Teig, I wrote you in tha past several days about my daughters impacted molars- by looking at ... A: Marianne - The major problem associated with placing too much pressure on the second molars, is that ... | |
| Nerve damage? | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I will try to be brief . I have had multiple dental proceedures done to #29 tooth, including a ... A: Laurie - There is definitely a possiblity that the dentist, during the extraction, or novocaine ... | |
| sinus lift / implant all in 1 tooth #14 | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: Dr Teig, I just had a sinus lift and bone graphe and the implant done on tooth #14 last week Friday. ... A: Rick - It is of course difficult for me to tell you what is actually going on, but your could have ... | |
| Facial change because of braces | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I had braces when I was 12 years old for 3 years. Now I'm 20. I started to notice a change after my ... A: Elmira - You don't show me your teeth position, but I see your prominent chin. As far as the nose, ... | |
| my teeth | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: my adult teeth are falling out all by them self. i am 38. oh before they start doing that they would ... A: Ann - Cancer medications can alter the blood flow to areas of the body. This alteration can cause ... | |
| Impacted 2 nd molars | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Dr.Teig, I wrote you in tha past several days about my daughters impacted molars- by looking at ... A: Marianne - I fully understand your apprehension. Look, uprighting the molars can be done if the ... | |
| French Dental Tools | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I would like to find out the value of these tools, could you direct me to a good source. Thank you. A: Debbie - There are some antique dental tools buyers, but I just do not know any. My suggestion is ... | |
| reversing tooth extractions | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I had 4 extractions (2 upper and 2 lower)/braces for overbite and am very unhappy with facial ... A: Rhonda - Were the orthodontic changes with the second orthodontist totally the cause of the change ... | |
| Impacted 2 nd molars | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: Dr.Teig, I wrote you in tha past several days about my daughters impacted molars- by looking at ... A: Marianne - It is difficult to determine the cause of the changes. It could be due to simple changes ... | |
| reversing tooth extractions | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I had 4 extractions (2 upper and 2 lower)/braces for overbite and am very unhappy with facial ... A: Rhonda - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to tell you if your facial ... | |
| Root resorption | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: Dr..I hope that u r allright when u r reciving my letter which is regarding root resorption and ... A: Dr. She - If there is internal root resorption, the only way to save the tooth is with root canal ... | |
| Extraction 2nd molar and wisdom tooth | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 14 1/2 and has been in braces for 2 1/2 years. Her orthodontist just informed me that ... A: Marianne - Of course, without seeing xrays of your daughter before the braces, I cannot be sure what ... | |
| tmj | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: i hope you're in the best of health. I have a question regarding my tmj pain. I have a open mouth ... A: Aron - Of course, without examining you I cannot tell you if the vertical height change alone would ... | |
| tmj | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: i hope you're in the best of health. I have a question regarding my tmj pain. I have a open mouth ... A: Aron - It is a little difficult for me to really tell you what is going on. Is the TMJ pain due to a ... | |
| Extraction 2nd molar and wisdom tooth | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 14 1/2 and has been in braces for 2 1/2 years. Her orthodontist just informed me that ... A: Marianne - I fully understand you apprehensions. Nerve damage in the surgical removal of lower ... | |
| Extraction 2nd molar and wisdom tooth | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 14 1/2 and has been in braces for 2 1/2 years. Her orthodontist just informed me that ... A: Maranne - First of all lack of space from a small jaw can cause the problems you describe. This ... | |
| Absessed Tooth | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning Sir, I have more of a circumstance than a question... My mother-in-law is critically ... A: Ferin - It is a little difficult for me to tell you exactly why this problem can happen so quickly, ... | |
| front tooth. | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: okay, first off i am still a teen so if that tells you anything. i have only had one of my front ... A: Rachel - Of course, without examining you or seeing xrays of the area I cannot be sure, but when ... | |
| root canal | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: My wife did the second phase of her root canal she has not done the crown yet. She has been in ... A: Barry - Your wife has an abscess in the bone surrounding the tooth. Immediately, she needs to begin ... | |
| chrome-cobalt partial denture | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: ihave a problem that i really hope you can help me with due to a rta accident sometime ago i ... A: Hasan - There is no reason that a metal denture cannot be fabricated. One thing that I should tell ... | |
| large upper Frenulum | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 8 1/2 months old and she was born with a large upper Frenulum. The dentist has looked ... A: Colleen - Your dentist is all wrong. If a large frenum exists, it can definitely be severed now and ... | |
| Tooth Abscess | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old male and have been on disability since I was 18. With that being said I live in ... A: Joey - It is impossible for me to tell you what is going on without examining you. That is why you ... | |
| ANTERIOR OPEN BITE DUE TO TONGUE THRUST | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 yr. old male with an anterior open bite caused by tongue thrust and also have a slightly ... A: Eric - I wish I could tell you if a simple approach of removing the front teeth and getting false ... | |
| Alveoloplasty | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I am having my teeth extracted. The dentist wants to do alveoloplasty. Never heard of it before but ... A: Stan - The stoppage of the plavix and aspirin will definitely help reduce the chances of bleeding ... | |
| oral surgery -numb tongue | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: my husband had a tumor of cancer ont he floor of his mouth. The oral/facial surgeon removed the ... A: Mary - Ideally, cutting of the lingual nerve (the nerve to the tongue) is avoided. If, however, the ... | |
| ANTERIOR OPEN BITE DUE TO TONGUE THRUST | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 yr. old male with an anterior open bite caused by tongue thrust and also have a slightly ... A: Eric - Anterior open bites are usually caused by the tongue's muscular forces of a tongue thrust in ... | |
| The best mouthguards | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I need your advice in regards to mouthguards and their materials. I need a mouthguard at ... A: Judith - A retainer, although it may look like a mouthguard, has a different function and ... | |
| sinus inflammation because of tooth extraction | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: Joel, I did tooth extraction 3 months ago. it was for right front upper molar...after that whenever ... A: Safaaa7 - If you still have a sensation of the opening into the sinus, it needs to be surgically ... | |
| Numbness after Third Molar/Cyst Extraction | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I'm a 47 yr. old woman who had a complicated lower wisdom tooth and cyst extraction six ... A: Jan - The extent of nerve injury and the ability to regain full nerve function is difficult to fully ... | |
| Dental Implants and sinus infection | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: Straight to the point...a year ago I had a double sinus lift with 5 implants placed (I looked at the ... A: Tara - You need to see the doctor who placed the implants and did the surgery. Do not hesitate. ... | |
| jaws deviation | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I have jaw deviation towards left for past 4 months.i have pain near my left ears.when ever i open ... A: Thivya - Your problem can be helped greatly if you are seen by a qualified doctor. Can it be cured? ... | |
| The best mouthguards | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I need your advice in regards to mouthguards and their materials. I need a mouthguard at ... A: Judith - In my experience, the best mouthguards for the protection of the jaw and to help resolve ... | |
| jaw deviation | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I have jaw deviation towards left for past 4 months.i have pain near my left ears.when ever i open ... A: thivya - The headaches and pain near the ear indicates that you are also suffering from spasms of ... | |
| lump after wisdom teeth removal | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I had all four of my wisdom teeth taken out this past Friday (about 4 days ago) and experience the ... A: Giselle - It is important that you follow the doctor's advice and continue the warm salt water ... | |
| Tooth Abscess | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old male and have been on disability since I was 18. With that being said I live in ... A: Joey - A penetrating infection does not produce swelling until it can no longer expand. The ... | |
| TMJ | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: My jaw started popping sometime when I had braces. At first it would only pop on the left side of my ... A: Breanna - Surgery is probably not necessary if you are just having popping without pain. If you do ... | |
| tongue numbness and dry socket | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: 1) I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted 4 days ago. The front half of my tongue is numb and has a ... A: Seema - Since the injury occurred just a few weeks ago, it is too soon to have any surgery, unless ... | |
| Tooth Abscess | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old male and have been on disability since I was 18. With that being said I live in ... A: Joey - The headaches are not due to penicilling. There are two possibilities. You could be ... | |
| TMJ | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: My jaw started popping sometime when I had braces. At first it would only pop on the left side of my ... A: Breanna - It is a little difficult for me to tell you the exact cause of the popping. It could be ... | |
| Primary Lateral Incisor | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 7 years old. She will turn 8 on October 29th. In the front, she has a space where she ... A: Christy - First of all, congenitally missing teeth do happen. Often a tooth or toothbut is present ... | |
| performing root canal filling when it gives pain in one canal | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I get a severe pain in one canal while my doctor does the root filling under anastisia. my lips and ... A: Singhage - The palatal nerve is a nerve that exits the bone on the palate. There are two, one on ... | |
| performing root canal filling when it gives pain in one canal | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I get a severe pain in one canal while my doctor does the root filling under anastisia. my lips and ... A: Singhage - there are a number of possible reasons for the pain in that third canal. You don't say ... | |
| black tooth | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal approx 4 yrs ago and never got it capped. Approx 2yrs ago I was eating some taffy ... A: Brenda - It is possible, with the pain you are experiencing, that the pain could be from a ... | |
| dry socket | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I packed my dry socket tonight with the Eugenol (Red Cross kit) because the packing from the dentist ... A: Bonnie - The use of eugenol is the same as a surgeon would use to help the healing of a true dry ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: Last Friday I had 3 of my wisdom teeth extracted. My bottom one was surgically removed, things were ... A: Misty - I hate to tell you this, but if water is coming out of your nose when you drink water, it ... | |
| TMJ | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have suffered from TMJ for years. I am afraid that my problem is that the Condyle head is ... A: Judy - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is the appropriate treatment. Is surgery ... | |
| Dry socket? | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a question and hope u can answer me. i had my right lower wisdom tooth extracted 5 days ago. ... A: Ali - The bad taste and odor in your mouth is usually due to an accumulation of oral bacteria and ... | |
| Implant | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: When I was first evaluated for an implant, the surgeon measured very carefully how long the implant ... A: Helen - In general an implant that does not enter the sinus is best. The teeth that are now sore ... | |
| class III malocclusion | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I am a class III malocclusion patient and i also has mid face deficiency. I would like to know that ... A: Si jie - In general, in this day, Class III surgery is done intraorally. The recovery period until ... | |
| Temporary Crown | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old wife and mother and I had a question about a temporary crown.Well, let me start ... A: Liz - First of all, non-grinding teeth can have their temporary crowns last longer. How long? That ... | |
| Upper gun has a knot and swollen | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: Diagnosed with sinusitus. Put on Amox 2 a day (I think 875 mg)and Alegra D. Symptoms returned withn ... A: Linda - You don't say the cause of the sinusitis and the type of doctor who diagnosed the sinusitis ... | |
| oral surgery | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: On Monday I went to the dentist to have extractions on my upper left side toward front. My tooth ... A: Cindy - The exposed area on the roof of your mouth can be very painful. This can me reduced by ... | |
| ethical obligation to inform patient? | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently had an implant. I have two adjacent missing teeth. One has been gone for many years, and ... A: Jane - In my opinion and experience, it is important for the surgeon to estimate the cost as best ... | |
| After effects Alveoplasty | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: In prep for dentures, dentist sent me to an oral surgeon to do upper extractions 3 months ago (all ... A: Beatina - If you had no infection, you do not need the antibiotic. Some pain meds can cause nausea ... | |
| teeth issues | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Joel, Please don't get met wrong. Neem (Azadirachta indica) and powder (extracted from Indian ... A: Abhishek - I understand your feeling that the recommendations by dentists, in using dental products, ... | |
| Had a bridge and now painful | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal to my 5th (from the front) upper teeth in 2006 with a different dentist (because ... A: Ramya - The use of dental floss actually removes more of the plaque that either the hydrofloss or ... | |
| Crown Question | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been prepped for a gold crown on my back lower molar and currently have a temporary cap in ... A: Paula - There should be no reason that the dentist will not release the gold crown, if you already ... | |
| #3 and #4 Crown Pressure | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I had 2 root canals performed about 5 years ago. A week ago I started to feel pressure discomfort in ... A: Gena - Most likely the Endodontist suggest an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is because there is ... | |
| Wisdom teeth dilemma | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I am 40. I do not know why my orthodontist did not have my wisdom teeth removed when I was a ... A: Lisa - The extractions can be done, but like all wisdom teeth extractions there is always a ... | |
| nerve damage | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: my dentist extracted tooth 29 a little over 3 weeks ago, I'm having a lot of pain and numbness in ... A: Kim - Most likely you do not need antibiotics. It sounds like the dentist who extracted the tooth ... | |
| Pain, while lying down, that didn't subside after a root canal. | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: My dentist replaced an old crown on a right lower molar. With the temporary, I had no real problems, ... A: Julie - Of course, I cannot be totally sure without examining you or seeing xrays of the area, but ... | |
| MIS implant system | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, have you ever used or heard of MIS implants? If yes, can you comment on the ... A: Patient - I have never personally used, nor actually know any other doctors who have used the MIS ... | |
| tooth in gum | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: i have recently had an Xray which has reveled a tooth in my top gum, this has caused a an abscess. ... A: Indi - Of course, without seeing an xray it is a little difficult for me to tell you what is ... | |
| Sweets and Fillings | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about sweets and cavities. I have a major sweet tooth, and I can't tell you how ... A: Debbie - First of all, silver fillings do not prevent other areas of the same tooth from developing ... | |
| recommend a surgeon | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: My 64 year old mother in law has a 1-1.5cm osseous growth that her first opinion doctor thinks is ... A: Jennifer - I think, with your mother-in-laws problem, she should be evaluated by doctors who are ... | |
| jaw surgery expectations | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: prior to getting my lower jaw brought forward 11-12mm. I also have option to bring my jaw top jaw ... A: Susan - In the hands of skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon, a proper evaluation should be able ... | |
| mcq | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: the following are multilocular radiolucencies in x-ray except a) ameloblastoma b) odontogenic ... A: Nida - I really do not understand your question. All of the 4 examples of pathological lesions can ... | |
| partials w. braces ? | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a 32 y.o female who due to a class 3 bite - has lost almost all of her molars including wisdom ... A: Terri - Of course, without fully examining you, I cannot be sure, but if you are truly a class III ... | |
| Palate | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Please sir, can you help me out, Im a smoker just to let you know and going to quit. I went to many ... A: Mike - Of course, without directly examining you I cannot be sure, but the whitening of your palate ... | |
| Wisdom teeth dilemma | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I am 40. I do not know why my orthodontist did not have my wisdom teeth removed when I was a ... A: Lisa - You don't mention the type of dentist you went to for an evaluation of theses wisdom teeth. ... | |
| Post 8's Removal | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I had all of my .8's out last Thursday (April 29th) with 3 being “extremely difficult”. As of now ... A: Madeleine - The overgrowth of gingival tissue over the adjoining teeth is not normal. There might ... | |
| bruise at implant site | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Tieg, I had an implant placed in the first molar, upper right, along with the two pre molars in font ... A: Maureen - I am not comfortable with the purple color. Usually that color indicates an inflammatory ... | |
| Bone loss in Premolar - is extraction necessary? | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: You have addressed similar questions in the past, mine is a slight variation. Tooth #13 had a post ... A: Joseph - I wish there was a simple treatment to reverse the infection and bone loss. The loss of ... | |
| sinus perforation during tooth extraction | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: During extraction of a moler on the upper left the sinus cavity was perforated and is now open to ... A: Norma - Initially after the extraction and perforation into the sinus, the important treatment ... | |
| calcified roots | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: i am a 68 year old man with ocassional discomfort in the upper left back of my mouth. the discomfort ... A: Alex - You definitely need to see a skilled endodontist who deals with your particular problem ... | |
| Denture adhesives | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: My 93-year-old mother has had full dentures for about 65 years. Her bottom gums have completely worn ... A: B.J. - I wish I could tell you a simple solution, but at 93 the stability of the denture can be ... | |
| metal taste | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: ..I'm 25 years old and i've been smoking for almost 10 years. About 2 and a half months ago i ... A: Adam - I understand the altered weird taste you are experiencing. It is a little difficult for me ... | |
| Apicoectomy,sinus perforation and recovery time | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Joel, Seven years ago i had root canal on my upper right second premollar.About month ago i started ... A: Ivan - Of course, without actually seeing the surgical area, I cannot be totally sure, but in ... | |
| TMJ and Full equilabration | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently went to a new dentist for a check up and cleaning. During the visit, he asked if I got ... A: Stacey - In Naples, the following are board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons. 1) Dr. ... | |
| bone graft | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, 12 months ago my teeth 7 and 10 were extracted and sockets preserved with Puros ... A: Patient - There will be some change in the shape of the graft as it rounds off. It will not ... | |
| bone graft | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, 12 months ago my teeth 7 and 10 were extracted and sockets preserved with Puros ... A: Patient - Some resorption of the graft is normal. The Puros graft is definitely a good graft ... | |
| tongue numbness and dry socket | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: 1) I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted 4 days ago. The front half of my tongue is numb and has a ... A: Seema - First of all, an MRI will not help. I have seen the burning and tingling take a year or so ... | |
| TMJ and Full equilabration | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I recently went to a new dentist for a check up and cleaning. During the visit, he asked if I got ... A: Stacey - The worst thing that can be done initially is an equilibration. The cause of the headaches ... | |
| jaw ache | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I had a very small filling 6 days ago on my lower right molar (6th back)- didn't need any ... A: Emma - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to tell you if the dental treatment and new ... | |
| false teeth | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I would like to no of a dentist in central florida that is good and cheap that takes payment plans ... A: Patricia - You are asking me a difficult question. I know of no dentists in that area, but I have a ... | |
| Alveoloplasty following wisdoom teeth extraction | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm a healthy 21 year old male and had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted on March 8. I had ... A: Nathan - You should have a choice with the surgeon if you wish to be given anesthesia to put you to ... | |
| tongue numbness and dry socket | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: 1) I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted 4 days ago. The front half of my tongue is numb and has a ... A: Seema - First of all, if the doctor say that the socket was not healing properly, then the dry ... | |
| Pulled Molar | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I had a back Molar (not a wisdom tooth) pulled about 5 months ago and boney fragments keep coming ... A: Greta - The cause of the repeated bone fragments is important to discover. I understand your ... | |
| TMJ? | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Teig, Over the past 2 months I have been experiencing different pains all on my right side - mostly ... A: r - The best thing you can do is to simply due the following two treatments. Use a warm salt water ... | |
| TMJ? | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Teig, Over the past 2 months I have been experiencing different pains all on my right side - mostly ... A: r* - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but it seems like your problem ... | |
| wisdom teeth | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed four days ago and have been in the process of recovery. ... A: Raihannah - With the removal of wisdom teeth, it is not unusual for the tooth in front of the wisdom ... | |
| Failed endo, failed apico | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I had an endo file broken in a canal of an upper bicuspid more than 20 years ago. A cyst formed ... A: Susan - Antibiotics can calm an infection, not by eliminating it, but rather containing it. This ... | |
| Failed endo, failed apico | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I had an endo file broken in a canal of an upper bicuspid more than 20 years ago. A cyst formed ... A: Susan - I wish I could tell you that there is a simple solution, but without examining the area I ... | |
| Hard Lump on Jaw | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed about 6 weeks ago. I know I had a bruised nerve on the right lower ... A: Kim - Of course, without examining you, I cannot be totally sure, but it sounds like you might have ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth and mouth guard | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old woman and I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed 5 days ago. The bottom two were ... A: Laura - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure that nothing from the extractions ... | |
| white gums | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: My husband had his wisdom teeth extracted 2 days ago. The strange thing is his gums have turned ... A: Kristie - Of course, without examining your husband I cannot be totally sure, but usually the white ... | |
| Cyst on upper gum following front tooth repair... | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Last year I had a repair done to my front tooth that had broken a piece of it off. This included the ... A: Samantha - If your dentist placed a post in the tooth, in one which did not have root canal ... | |
| lower right molar "phantom pain" HELP! | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm 52, and have had this pain for 35 years. Yes, started in my late teens. Went to dentists and ... A: Patty - This is the most difficult question that I get asked. The main problem, without examining ... | |
| hard palette recession due to dentures | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: i am a 46 year old female got my teeth extracted in my teen age, my problem now is that my hard ... A: Sonia - I have seen such a situation is other patients. Like you, it usually involves early age ... | |
| Jaw problem | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I sucked on my fingers when I was a child as well as developed a tongue thrusting habit. This lead ... A: Dean - Over the years I have been in practice, I have seen a number of patients who had ... | |
| Alveoloplasty following wisdoom teeth extraction | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm a healthy 21 year old male and had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted on March 8. I had ... A: Nathan - An alveoplasty is simply a smoothing of the bone. It is true that an alveoplasty is done ... | |
| Swollen gum behind back tooth | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: For about a week it has been painful in the back part of my mouth. Sometimes when I eat oranges it ... A: Sarah - The pain you have in the jaw is definitely a possible symptom. Do not use a water pick as ... | |
| Permanent tooth didn't come in | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I am a healthy 33 year old male. I never had braces and had regular dental care. Up until this year, ... A: Ryan - Of course, without seeing an xray of the area I cannot be sure, but probably the best option ... | |
| Overcorrected Upper jaw | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I had upper jaw surgery for a gummy smile and slight overbite about 31/2 months ago (Jan 6, 2010). ... A: Pearl - the changes you describe of wider nose, retricted coverage of upper lip and flat cheekbones ... | |
| Occlusal splint adjustment for TMJ dsyfunction | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Question Dear Dr. Teig, I am a general dental practitioner, I have very little experience in ... A: Patrick - Deviation can be from muscle problems, but often it occurs from internal joint ... | |
| Swollen gum behind back tooth | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: For about a week it has been painful in the back part of my mouth. Sometimes when I eat oranges it ... A: Sarah - If there is actually a tooth there that is erupting, that could produce the symptoms you ... | |
| morlar Tooth Loose | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I am 23 and my teeth are in good condition, i always brush them and i have never had any problems ... A: Adam - What you describe is not normal for your age or anyone's age. I cannot be sure without ... | |
| Black spot | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: , Thank for the opportunity to present you with my dilemma. Well I went to my dentist and he ... A: Angel - Of course, without viewing the area or seeing xrays of the area, I cannot be sure, but let ... | |
| broken molar | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Last week, while eating popcorn, I broke off a significant portion of my back bottom tooth. There ... A: Jill - The main thing that I need to know before doing the extraction is to determine if there is ... | |
| 3rd molar extraction | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I had my top 2 molars removed on monday, the left was a very traumatic removal, but the right was ... A: Sheena - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you, but the brown pieces coming out are ... | |
| Occlussal splint adjustment for TMJ dsyfunction | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I am a general dental practitioner, I have very little experience in Occlusal Splint for TMJ ... A: Patrick - I am an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. I am not a specialist in the fabrication and ... | |
| Jaw Abcess/ | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Ive recently had issues with a back tooth. not the wisdom i dont believe, but this tooth has a ... A: Isaia - You are correct to get this taken care of as soon as possible. The following are a list of ... | |
| I have a cracked moler and an infection what should i do? | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a cracked moler on my left bottom side and I have seen the dentist and was prescribed to ... A: Stephen - The only way to ease the pain is to fix the source of it. Pain medications never get rid ... | |
| alveoloplasty | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I had the rest of my upper teeth removed 6 weeks ago and had immediate dentures placed. The dentist ... A: Janice - Unfortunately, there is no good way to approach your dentist. The only thing that you ... | |
| Complications after apicoectomy, not sure what to do next? | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: First, thanks so much for being available to answer these types of questions. History: When I was ... A: Lisa -Seeing an ENT doctor is not correct. You need to see a board certified oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| Loose Skin on upper palet? | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: my mother(71) was admitted to the hospital for medication revaluation because she had a reaction to ... A: Lance - In my 30 years of practice, I have never seen palatal tissue just hanging down. I assume ... | |
| numbness and blister-like sore after wisdom teeth extraction | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I had all four wisdom teeth extracted approximately 56 hours ago. Since then, I have been ... A: Margaret - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the white tissue hanging you ... | |
| Extractions and bone grafts | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: 84 year old mother broke a front tooth off recently and after examination/xrays, dentist says she ... A: Phyllis - You are wise to question the need for bone grafting after the extractions if implants are ... | |
| Complications after apicoectomy, not sure what to do next? | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: First, thanks so much for being available to answer these types of questions. History: When I was ... A: Lisa - First of all, the numbness you feel on the gum is normal due to the type of incision ... | |
| numbness and blister-like sore after wisdom teeth extraction | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I had all four wisdom teeth extracted approximately 56 hours ago. Since then, I have been ... A: Margaret - First of all, from your description of the numbness, with the tingly sensation, it ... | |
| Injury | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I recently wrote to you guys regarding an injury I had in which I tripped and my tooth went through ... A: Lisa - With trauma directed to a tooth, the blood vessels at the bottom of the root can be pinched ... | |
| Abccess on OPG X-Ray? | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: Two and a half years ago I had my upper first premolar extracted. The reason being that I suffered ... A: Joanna - It is, of course, difficult for me to tell you what is actually going on without seeing ... | |
| One Swollen, Sensitive Ruga under denture | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: My question is to help identify possible cause and treatment of a single swollen ruga in the upper ... A: Louise - Although you may not have a direct reaction to the material that makes up the appliance, ... | |
| TMJ | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently found out that I have TMJ. It started with pain on the left side of my jaw one morning ... A: Kayla - Unfortunately, those appliances also are fairly soft and allow the muscles to overwork ... | |
| infection | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, on #21 there is an very old crown and what is said to be a break in the pin (or post?) ... A: Jeanne - If the pin is actually broken then the only approach to eliminate the infection is ... | |
| TMJ | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently found out that I have TMJ. It started with pain on the left side of my jaw one morning ... A: Kayla - Let me tell you that the thing that I am not comfortable with is the actual problem that is ... | |
| Dying nerv | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: My 2 top back molars both have fillings in them. One of the fillings was deep and it was mentioned I ... A: Chantel - I am not saying that your dentist is not good, in fact, he did the correct testing, but ... | |
| mouth discomfort | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I had an abscess in my mouth due to a loose tooth,I was given antibiotics,but the abcess returned,i ... A: Joyce - It is possible, but secondary to the effects of the Daktarin and Corsydol mouthwash, it is ... | |
| infection | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, on #21 there is an very old crown and what is said to be a break in the pin (or post?) ... A: Jeanne - I would need to know where exactly the infection exists. If it is at the end of the root, ... | |
| Swollen, Sensitive Ruga | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My question is to help identify possible cause and treatment of a single swollen ruga in the upper ... A: Louise - You don't say if the partial covers the area of the inflamed ruga. If so, it could simply ... | |
| gum growing over back molar | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: The gum is growing over my lower right molar. Whats the cause of this? I am 32 now and had a filling ... A: Mark - Overgrowth of gum tissue that covers a tooth is usually due to bacteria inflammation. The ... | |
| mouth discomfort | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I had an abscess in my mouth due to a loose tooth,I was given antibiotics,but the abcess returned,i ... A: Joyce - It is difficult for me to tell what type of problems is occurring. You may still have ... | |
| sinus lift | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a difference in opinion about doing an implants for teeth number 5 and 4 which I had missing ... A: Anat - This is a tough question for me to answer without seeing xrays of the area. In the 4 and 5 ... | |
| tmj and neck pain | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have had different issues with TMJ for years. I had braces last year both top and bottom and my ... A: Lisa - First of all, stop with the chiropractor. I have seen so much damage caused by their ... | |
| abscess for 2 months | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a crown which developed a non-painful abscess scince february 7th, I went to the dentist and ... A: Esra - Antibiotics do not cure dental infections. The antibiotics only help to contain the ... | |
| root extraction | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I am going for a root extraction, an oral surgeon is doing the procedure, my question is this; what ... A: Louise - First of all, if the teeth on either side of the remaining root are healthy then a bridge ... | |
| Gum facing inside of mouth hurts around root canal tooth | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I am desperate and need your help asap. I had a root canal done more than a year ago. But my ... A: Kong - I don't understand why any of those doctors could not determine the cause. The problem is ... | |
| Facial pain after wisdom tooth | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: Dr Teig I had an upper wisdom tooth removed 6 months ago. I had an oral antral communication and ... A: Carolyn - There are only 4 board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Buffalo and three of ... | |
| Facial pain after wisdom tooth | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Dr Teig I had an upper wisdom tooth removed 6 months ago. I had an oral antral communication and ... A: Carol - Whichever doctors are telling you now to give it some time and the hole is still present is ... | |
| dental implant after effects | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I have posted this question and was answered by Dr.Rafael Mosery who is on vacation right ... A: Sabrina - Non-vitality of a tooth does not always produce pain. The lack of sensation you now have ... | |
| first molars implants and facial appearance | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm 33 years old, I had braces 5 years ago with my lower first molars and upper biscupid ... A: Patricia - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but it sounds like you have a ... | |
| Dental implants | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I started the dental implant process on 2 top teeth yesterday. The titanium screws were placed & ... A: Lynda - The big problem you have with addressing the obvious problem with the dentist is that he ... | |
| External Resorption, Cancer, Periodontist vs Oral Surgeon, Orthodontist | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: 51 yr-old female in good health. No braces, no bleaching, wears night guard to prevent grinding. ... A: Mar - First of all, external root resorption is not unusual and usually occurs in instances of a ... | |
| dental x-ray and teeth grinding | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have visited a holistic dentist that says I require fillings, from looking at a digital x-ray, ... A: Sarah - I wish I could give you a better idea if decay exists or not from the xrays, but films ... | |
| Dental implants | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I started the dental implant process on 2 top teeth yesterday. The titanium screws were placed & ... A: Lynda - Niether implant placement should be exposed. The ideal implant placement is below the gum ... | |
| High-risk nerve damage after wisdom tooth/cyst extraction | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I am a 47-yr. old female with a lower left impacted wisdom tooth surrounded by a cyst laying nearly ... A: Jan - I wish I could tell you that there could definitely be a procedure, other than removing the ... | |
| Alveoloplasty | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I am 86 years old and had my lower teeth extracted recently with 2 molars left. It hurts ... A: Walter - Of course without examining you it is a little difficult for me to know exactly what is ... | |
| cheek swelling | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I am having periodic issues with the inside of my cheeks swelling. The swelling feels like it runs ... A: Genna - What you describe could simply be from biting your cheek. I cannot tell without examining ... | |
| dental x-ray and teeth grinding | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have visited a holistic dentist that says I require fillings, from looking at a digital x-ray, ... A: Sarah - I have to tell you that from the picture of the digital xray you provided, I do not see ... | |
| Toothache or TMJ? | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have been having terrible pain in the upper right side of my mouth for a while now. I am fine one ... A: Angela - I wish I could tell you what is definitely going on, but that is a little difficult without ... | |
| congenitally missing permanent teeth | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I just found out that my eight year old son is missing 11 permanent teeth. He has only lost two ... A: Sherry - In a child who is in the midst of problem due to incomplete tooth development, the best ... | |
| tmj facial asymmetry | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My tretment consists of pills, splint, physical tharepy, and joint wash out procedures. My now ... A: Diana - If you have internal derangement within the joint, facial balance and appearance can change ... | |
| jaw pain from root canal | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: 6 months ago I had a root canal done on a molar tooth. The specialist put a prop in my mouth. When ... A: Maria - I cannot be sure without examining you, but rather than fooling around with a lousy ... | |
| Blisters on my gum's after Wisdom Teeth Surgery | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: 6 days ago from today, I had all four wisdom teeth removed. I have healed fairly easily, and my ... A: Alora - It is little difficult for me to tell you if the bubble is an infection or just a traumatic ... | |
| molar implant/hole in socket | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: 6 weeks ago i had implants "buried" (under gums) in molars #3,4, 5 the #5 socket seems to not be ... A: Maureen - Ideally, after the implant is placed, the gum tissue is sutured to cover and seal off the ... | |
| RCT | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: "Hi Dr. Teig, This is a bit long...like a Michener novel... I had 2 teeth prepped for crowns in July ... A: Kim - I wish I could tell you the cause. It could be the necessity for root canal treatment or the ... | |
| root canal | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: My dentist started a root canal back in Sept. of 09 on tooth #30. Visits were scheduled every two to ... A: Gail - Under not circumstance should you allow the dentist to even think about touching that tooth. ... | |
| can laser treatment crack a crown? | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if laser treatment is preformed for/on the gum tissues and it was done near ... A: Helen - It is not a common phenomenon for crown injuries from laser treatment. I am sure, if the ... | |
| DESPERATE with a long term dental infection | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: but since I dont want to write a book I will skip most of the smaller details and try to tell the ... A: Cindy - Whether you had contrast or not, an MRI and CAT scan would disclose a cause of the problem ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth extraction Complication | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm 34 years old man had my wisdom tooth extracted which was horizontally laying under lower jaw ... A: Shamael - It is a little difficult for me to determine the relationship of the extraction 6 months ... | |
| Worsening Jaw Pain | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a 36-year-old female with fifteen year history of TMJ pain and headaches. I have had several ... A: Shelley - Look, I cannot really tell you what is actually going on without examining you, but ... | |
| jaw, bite and facial structure | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have had a on going bite problem for 3-4 for years now which is draining me at the ripe age on 21. ... A: Aaron - There are two oral and maxillofacial surgeons I suggest to examine you. One is at Harvard ... | |
| Oral cyst | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I've had a lump on the roof of my mouth for about three years. It's fairly large on off to the right ... A: Suzy - The good news is that Pleomorphic Adenoma is a benign lesion of salivary glands. Of course, ... | |
| hole in sinus? | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I am 58. I got very sick with a sinus infection 3 years ago. (I had never had sinus trouble before ... A: Kristine - You state in your question "hole in the sinus". If you have had dental surgery ... | |
| Parasthesia after implant surgery | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: "My mother had five tooth implants friday march 5/2010,three in the upper jaw and two in the left ... A: Wafaa - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is actually causing the pain for your mom, ... | |
| Implant soon... | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been having alot of problems with tooth 30 and have now finally come to the conclusion (along ... A: Andrea - Your dentist is totally correct. Waiting after the extraction before the implant is ... | |
| jaw, bite and facial structure | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have had a on going bite problem for 3-4 for years now which is draining me at the ripe age on 21. ... A: Aaron - I am sorry to tell you this, but the picture you sent shows that there is an obvious ... | |
| dark spot in back of mouth, have no fillings | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I just found a dark spot in the back of my mouth above my back molar. It's in the soft part of my ... A: Mara - My suggestion, especially since the ENT doctor thinks you need to have your tonsils removed. ... | |
| Teeth Growth | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I am 16 years old and i got 6 of my teeth pull out about 2-3 years ago. 4 of them have grown back ... A: Warren - At age 16, the eye teeth should have grown in. Your dentist should have been on top of ... | |
| dental question | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: do cuts under the tongue by a dentists during cavity filling heal or will numbness ever go away? A: Margaret - If you are numb from the dentist cutting under the tongue, you might have an injury to ... | |
| Burning sensation after teeth extraction/tissue graft | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I had #18 and #20 pulled 10 days ago along with a soft-tissue graft over #19 and #20. #19 had been ... A: Alan - It is a little difficult for me tell you what is going on, but the possibilities are that you ... | |
| pain, numbness post bridge work | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Last month I had a bridge put in. I had tried bone grafts but they did not work. My 6 front upper ... A: Leslie - Of course, without examining you, I cannot be totally sure what is causing your pain, but ... | |
| molar extraction, check swelling, cankor | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: i got my molar on the right side of my mouth right in front of my wisdom tooth taken out. it was ... A: Ashey - Of course, without actually examining you, I cannot be 100% sure, but it sounds like, from ... | |
| Bone Graft - Implants | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a dilema. An English implantologist has suggested that I need a sinus lift and bone taken ... A: Susan - Natural bone from the patient always works best, but the graft coming from cow bone or even ... | |
| Oral cyst | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I've had a lump on the roof of my mouth for about three years. It's fairly large on off to the right ... A: Suzy - A long term cystic appearing lesion is probably not an infected cyst, but it may be a cystic ... | |
| Jaw pain after root canal | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal approximately 3 weeks ago and ever since, my jaw is very sore. I cannot open my ... A: Denise - Is the pain you are having with the tooth also when you tap on it? If the tooth is sore, ... | |
| dark, small, pin size black dots | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey there, Im am 19 years old male, currently smoking cigarettes. I have recently noticed a small ... A: Adam - It is not uncommon for lesions to develop in the cheek, from trauma or irritation, in the ... | |
| DESPERATE with a long term dental infection | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: but since I dont want to write a book I will skip most of the smaller details and try to tell the ... A: Cindy - I read your long historical coverage of the symptoms you had early on and even now. Of ... | |
| tooth fillings and TMD | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering whether a tooth filling might have caused the pain that I'm suffering (symptoms seem ... A: Miahnie - I hate to tell you this, but your dentist is telling you stories. First of all, the ... | |
| Tooth extraction - is bone graft necessary immediately? | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently broke tooth #14 that I soon found out was completely dead. I delayed visiting a dentist ... A: Margaret - I do not like to place a bone graft in a traumatized tooth extraction site. The bone ... | |
| black or greying tooth | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a dark tooth in the front she has had a root canal and it did not help she is very ... A: Dovie - Both veneers and crowns are good cosmetic cures for the problem she has. Since the tooth ... | |
| Partial vs bridge | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: When I was younger, I didn't take really good care of my teeth & now paying the price. When I was in ... A: Sheila - Partial dentures are good devices, but since they put pressure on the bone, they gradually ... | |
| how long for nerve/lip function to restore? | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I had surgery to raise the mentalis muscle, which had healed down after a trauma and caused my lower ... A: Gina - It does not sound like the problem is directly related to nerve injury. It sounds like the ... | |
| TORI/EXOSTOSIS | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have tori/exostosis upper and lower facial sides. Mostly upper. I went to a dentist here in ... A: Patrick - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to tell you if, what the ... | |
| Parasthesia after implant surgery | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: "My mother had five tooth implants friday march 5/2010,three in the upper jaw and two in the left ... A: Wafaa - You don't mention the type of doctor who injured the nerve by placing too long of an ... | |
| tooth extractions | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: i am 23. I had route canals done on all my molars, then temporary crowns. my dentist went to jail ... A: Tugba - First of all, the type of treatment for the decay is totally dependent on the type and ... | |
| Dysphagia | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I had a dental implant on December 7, 2009. The sinus was perforated during surgery at the Baylor ... A: Ron - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure. You didn't say if sinus xray films were ... | |
| infected cheek due to teeth | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: A: Loralee - Obviously, seeing a dentist sooner would be the best approach. If your dentist is unable ... | |
| how long for nerve/lip function to restore? | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I had surgery to raise the mentalis muscle, which had healed down after a trauma and caused my lower ... A: Gina - I am so sorry to hear about your obvious muscle weakness. You did not say whether, before ... | |
| OFF SHORE LAB WORK IN USA | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: You means any dentist with licence to practice "what is regulation about dentist and lab work done ... A: Cee - I have never and would never use a lab out of this country. First of all, I do not know who ... | |
| Osteomyelitis and Root Canal | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Received a root canal on #30 after partial crown. Had a toothache for about a week and a half and ... A: J - First of all, you are wise to question any procedure suggested. As the endodontist explained ... | |
| extraction | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: my aunt started vomiting just after the extraction of five teeth ... why so ?? and what should i do ... A: Shiny - It is a little difficult for me to come up with an exact reason for her vomiting, but a ... | |
| Lower left second molar implant crown | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I do hope that you are able to answer my question. A number of years ago I had all of my wisdom ... A: Paul - First of all you are correct that the surgeon was obviously not skilled to have cut into the ... | |
| TORI/EXOSTOSIS | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have tori/exostosis upper and lower facial sides. Mostly upper. I went to a dentist here in ... A: Patrick - I really don't know whyt the hygienist would even say anything about your tori, unless you ... | |
| Fully grown-in wisdom teeth | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I am getting ready to have all four wisdom teeth extracted. Dragged my feet on this for years after ... A: Steph - It is a little difficult to fully predict who will get dry sockets and who will not. If you ... | |
| Unbearable Pain 8 days after extraction | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I had tooth #20 extracted on Feb. 23 and a bone graft done at the same time. Over the past 6 ... A: Beth - As uncomfortable as it is, if you can tolerate the pain I would avoid opening the socket as ... | |
| Unfinished Infected Wisdom Tooth Extration | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I will keep my name confidential for personal reasons but the reason i am writing this e-mail is ... A: Vincent - First of all, whoever told you that a tooth, which was infected, should not have been ... | |
| top front teeth accident | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My 23 month old son fell and partially knocked back his top 2 front teeth which damaged the roots. ... A: Karen - You don't say how long it has been since those teeth were pushed backwards, but, in general, ... | |
| Unbearable Pain 8 days after extraction | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I had tooth #20 extracted on Feb. 23 and a bone graft done at the same time. Over the past 6 ... A: Beth - I really hate to tell you this, but the surgeon is wrong. Dry sockets can form on any ... | |
| Thick labial frenum | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: PAtient is 9 years old with diastema due to thickened labial frenum, which one to treat first, close ... A: Fenella - It is important that the frenum be resected first. If not, the space will reopen once ... | |
| OverBite and Braces | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: "Hi I have been given contridictions concerning my Overbite, my othodontist said i would have ... A: Alex - First of all, your orthodontist is correct about the chances of developing headaches and ... | |
| pain after extraction | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: sir, 4 days back i extracted mandibular left 1st molar , badly carious , it took me 25 mins to ... A: Vikram - Without examining the socket, I cannot be totally sure, but it sounds like your patient may ... | |
| Possible TMJ | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Teig. I was told from a very young age that my wisdom teeth wouldn't fit in my mouth, and they ... A: Krista - Your description of those two bottom wisdom teeth indicates teeth that can easily cause ... | |
| Ear popping after wisdom tooth removal | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed 11 days ago. The lower left was the hardest one to get out, and the ... A: Tonya - The medrol will speed up the healing of any inflammation that can be causing the problem. ... | |
| Result after extraction of all upper teeth of my child | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I humbly would like to ask from you of what will be the result of my child's upper teeth (all of ... A: Arlene - I fully understand the situation you are in. The permanent teeth usually begin to erupt ... | |
| Multiple Jaw Problems | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Where to begin... I'm just about to turn 20 and I got my braces off when I was 15, so it has been a ... A: Natalie - I would love to simply tell you to forget about the pain, but the increasing pain is not a ... | |
| Extraction vs. any other option...? | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently visited the dentist to have a cavity filled and was told that one of my primary teeth on ... A: Jen - Without seeing an xray of the area or examining it, I cannot be sure if the tooth could be ... | |
| TMJ & face asymmetry | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I’ve suffered from TMJ since the age of 18, I remember having terrible pain on the right side ... A: Marle - I do not see any really dramatic differences between the two condyles. There are always ... | |
| Tooth Extraction in a 7yr. old | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: My 7 year old son has a "3rd" tooth growing in his front upper gum, which is causing his front tooth ... A: Gig - This extra tooth, called a supernumary tooth is usually a simple extraction and in the hands ... | |
| numbness | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: you may have already answered this for someone but i recently had an extraction at the same time as ... A: Penny - It is a little early, but the dentist may have actually stuck the needle through the nerve. ... | |
| Paresthesia after wisdom tooth extraction | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: My daughter, 15 years old, has paresthesia of the lower lip and chin after wisdom teeth removal 3 ... A: Amy - In this day and age a skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon has a higher chance of success. ... | |
| Losening of teeth | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm 22yrs old. I'm having some yellow marks on my few teeth since ma childhood and doctors had told ... A: Aditya - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but it sounds like your problem might ... | |
| Help | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Ok where do i start. I've had teeth problems for the last year, after not having any serious ... A: * * - It is, of course, a litle difficult for me to tell you what is exactly going on, but it does ... | |
| Root canal 2nd retreat - Looking at options | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal three years ago on my first bottom molar. It was slightly symptomatic over the ... A: Sam - I think the plan you outline is probably appropriate. Yes you can have an apicoectomy, but ... | |
| bad odor at bone graft site | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have bone graft in preparation for implant 4 months ago. The first 2 months, I was on and off ... A: Linni - I, of course, cannot be sure what is going on without examining you, but the continuance of ... | |
| Paresthesia after wisdom tooth extraction | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My daughter, 15 years old, has paresthesia of the lower lip and chin after wisdom teeth removal 3 ... A: Amy - I, personally, do not know anything about Dr Farole. I did a little research about him after ... | |
| front tooth never came down | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I am 27 years old and as a child my left front tooth never came down. The tooth was exposed but ... A: Ruth - The tooth could be partially or fully fused to the bone, but whether it is or not, as long ... | |
| lingual nerve damage | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: It has been almost three months since I had my wisdom tooth removed when I suffered lingual nerve ... A: Sylvia - Mandibular nerve damage is not unusual or uncommon with the removal of the wisdom tooth, ... | |
| Itchy extraction sites! | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I am Day 11 after the extractions were taken out and I have noticed that my sites are a littel ... A: Amanda - Of course, without examining you I cannot be 100% certain, but as strange as it sounds, ... | |
| Dry socket - Am I making it worse? | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I has 6 teeth taken out and ended up with dry socket in the lower left socket due to a difficult ... A: Cassie - It is true that the white/grey covering you are seeing in the tooth socket is a sign of ... | |
| extraction due 2/24,molar,due to deep infected pocket. | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I went to a dentist I've known for 15 years. He did many root canals. I had x-rays taken, and he ... A: Florence - I worry about a dentist whose patient has that many root canal teeth. It usually means ... | |
| Root canal 2nd retreat - Looking at options | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal three years ago on my first bottom molar. It was slightly symptomatic over the ... A: Sam - Recurrent infections with a root canal tooth usually means that bacteria was never really ... | |
| root canal | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: can a tooth that has had a root canal, crack open and make you sick or give you a soar throat A: Thomas - A root canal tooth definitely can crack open. Root canal teeth are more brittle than ... | |
| Hole after wisdom tooth removal | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: two weeks ago I had my wisdom tooth removed, now I'm out of antibiotics and pain meds. I still have ... A: Katie - It usually takes about two to three weeks for a socket to heal. The best thing you can do ... | |
| Upper jaw expansion surgery? | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: When I went for my consult for them two different orthodontists told me I need upper jaw surgery. ... A: Bittany - Without seening your xrays and pictures of your face and bite, I cannot be 100% sure of ... | |
| Granulation Tissue | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I am in desperate need of help! I had my left lower molar (the 1 b4 the last 1) extracted at ... A: Zolonda - Of course, without examining the area it is a little difficult for me to determine the ... | |
| swelling of the face | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: he has none put me on amoxcillin as i have an infection in my jaw. still in pain and no sleep it ... A: Claire - Your dentist is a little "off base". When an infection exists within a tooth and the tooth ... | |
| tooth extraction | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: how long after you have a tooth pulled will the gum completly heal. thank you very much for your ... A: Tommie- The time until the gum completely covers an extraction socket is variable. In general, it ... | |
| teeth shifting | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am getting tooth number #14 extracted. I was wondering since this is more towards the middle of my ... A: April - Tooth #14 is a first molar. This is an important tooth in that it is considered one of the ... | |
| Food in extraction site | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a few questions, if you don't mind... I had three of the four wisdom teeth extracted 6 days ... A: Amamda - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but it sounds like you are ... | |
| 4 front teeth | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: my child just turned 7 and she hasnt lost any teeth yet, for about the last month or so 2 teeth have ... A: Marie - Usually, the front teeth will begin to loosen, but if this does not begin to happen within ... | |
| Extraction | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is twelve years old, she had a palate expander placed in her mouth for 16 months. The ... A: Xiomara - I see the removal of the premolar teeth quite often. It is a technique to give the ... | |
| palatine gland blockage? | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I am scheduled at the Oral department at Mayo in Rochester on March 8th, but finances might make the ... A: Nancy - For initial evaluations, punch biopsies are usually. Do they provide all the information ... | |
| palatine gland blockage? | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I am scheduled at the Oral department at Mayo in Rochester on March 8th, but finances might make the ... A: Nancy - Well it could definitely be a blockage of the palatine salivary glands, but that needs to ... | |
| palatine gland blockage? | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I am scheduled at the Oral department at Mayo in Rochester on March 8th, but finances might make the ... A: Nancy -First of all, if you wish to send me an image, you can send it to my email address at: ... | |
| tongue injury | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: well i having a big problem with my tongue that i have had bit it about 5 month ago ,and it won't ... A: Sally - Of course, without me examining the area, it is a little difficult for me to tell you what ... | |
| Bone showing through gum | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have had a lot of dental trauma over the past year. I had a root canal on tooth #14 and #15 and ... A: Lisa - Well it is not the wisdom tooth as the cause, but the dentist, during the tooth preparation ... | |
| pain after wisdom teeth removal | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm 21 and I had my wisdom teeth (all 4) extracted about 3 weeks ago. I was actually fine the week ... A: Sarah - Of course, without examining you it is a little tough for me to be totally correct, but it ... | |
| Bone showing through gum | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have had a lot of dental trauma over the past year. I had a root canal on tooth #14 and #15 and ... A: Lisa - A spontaneous protrusion of bone through the gum in an area that never had surgery is unheard ... | |
| Removal of 1 wisdom tooth leading to removal of them all? | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: Just today I had my bottom right side wisdom tooth removed. I have had a few issues with the gum on ... A: Dana - This is a tough question for me to answer without seeing xrays of the area or examining you. ... | |
| lingual nerve damage | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: It has been almost three months since I had my wisdom tooth removed when I suffered lingual nerve ... A: Sylvia - Just because you have sensations, although they are not comfortable, means that the nerve ... | |
| My daughter milk teeth | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 18 months and she got her teeth at very early age (4 months).The problem is that i ... A: Navjeet - Of course I cannot be sure without examining your daughter, but the black that you ... | |
| crowns | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: my dentist (3rd one in a year) says I need 20 crowns because my old mostly composite large filling ... A: Theresa - I really cannot tell you if you need that many crowns. If you could get me xrays of the ... | |
| palatine gland blockage? | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I am scheduled at the Oral department at Mayo in Rochester on March 8th, but finances might make the ... A: Nancy - Of course without seeing the lumps it is a little difficult for me tell you what I think it ... | |
| Bump on upper gim near old old root canal | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: thansk YOu for your time... I had a lump size of a pea on my upper gum for about 3 month no pain. I ... A: Gina - The color of the gum near the surgery can be a combination of white, pink and a little red ... | |
| tooth extraction | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I had one of my bottom molar tooth's root pulled out yesterday. there was no tooth left, so it ... A: Kacy - I cannot be sure without examining you or seeing xrays of what the tooth's position was ... | |
| Bump on upper gim near old old root canal | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: thansk YOu for your time... I had a lump size of a pea on my upper gum for about 3 month no pain. I ... A: Virginia - The type of sutures used, dissolvable or not dissolvable, is usually based on the ... | |
| Jaw | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed over the past 5 or 6 months pain and clicking right in front of my left ear. Every ... A: Lauren - Your symptoms are definitely indicative of joint changes of TMJ(temporomandibular joint). ... | |
| Wisdom and second molar extractions | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: My wisdom teeth have impacted my second molars. At the moment they want to take all the wisdom teeth ... A: Rebecca - The xrays you have seen are clear. Saying that, I am an optimist and would probably just ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I am 45 yrs old with 4 unimpacted wisdom teeth. They cause me no pain but create crowding and my ... A: Aruba - The main problem and difficulty in removing, especially the lower wisdom teeth, is the ... | |
| pain after crown prep | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday, I had an appointment to prepare an upper right molar for a crown (had a root canal done ... A: Amanda - It is definitely possible that the extent of soreness you are having may be due to the work ... | |
| numbness two weeks after teeth extractions | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Is it normal for the lower part of my mouth and lower lip to become numb after two and a half weeks ... A: Lori - If nothing was given at the time of crown placement, the cause of the numbness could be ... | |
| Wisdom and second molar extractions | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My wisdom teeth have impacted my second molars. At the moment they want to take all the wisdom teeth ... A: Rebecca - With the bad position of the wisdom teeth, they can put unusual stress on the adjoining ... | |
| maxillary bone cyst? | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I’m a 47 year old woman and while chewing, I fractured my upper #4 tooth a few months ago. Over the ... A: Deanne - Of course, without seeing the xray or past xrays I cannot be sure, but it sounds like ... | |
| numbness two weeks after teeth extractions | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Is it normal for the lower part of my mouth and lower lip to become numb after two and a half weeks ... A: Lori - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but the dentist, especially if he gave ... | |
| Grey Tooth | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I am 22 years old and have developed a slightly grey tooth. I do not recall any trauma. I visited a ... A: Sean - Of course, I cannot tell what is going on exactly without examining you or seeing your ... | |
| Dental plan | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Teig - I'm 75 years old and looking for a good dental plan. Do you know of one? Do you know of a ... A: Earl - I wish I could just give you a name for a good dental plan. The problem is that each state ... | |
| palate | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Is a yellowish palate color normal in a non-smoker? Also have visible, bluish blood vessels ... A: April - A bluish color of the blood vessel showing is normal. The blood vessel you are seeing is ... | |
| missing tooth | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I am twenty years old and I lost tooth #7 a long time ago and as far as i can remember the permanent ... A: Alicia - There are probably two choices of treatment. Probably orthodontics can be done to realign ... | |
| question | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: its been like 1 week and i have a very painful pain on my left jaw bone and left ear it's like the ... A: Jennifer - The type of pain you are experiencing can be from an infection of a tooth or you could ... | |
| rct's | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I've been in touch with you previously and you suggested I get a second opinion on a root canal I ... A: Liz - There is really no difference between a DDS degree and a DMD. FABOMS is the major difference ... | |
| Spot below Moler | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: about a week ago, I had a cavity filled on the bottom molar, 2nd from the back. The dentist took a ... A: Chris - Your description of that whitish area does not sound like cancer, although I cannot be sure ... | |
| Cavity under a Crown | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I had a crown put in by my dentist around 5 years ago. At my last checkup they detected a cavity ... A: Monique - Decay is always possible under a crown, but it usually occurs when a dentist does not do ... | |
| rct's | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I've been in touch with you previously and you suggested I get a second opinion on a root canal I ... A: Liz - Indiana is a large state and what is considered Northwest is a little difficult for me to ... | |
| Dental shot caused lower back pain | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm in the process of getting a lower denture. On my last visit my doctor contoured some of the ... A: Merry - Without being there during the procedure and not examining you during this episode, I can't ... | |
| rct's | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I've been in touch with you previously and you suggested I get a second opinion on a root canal I ... A: Liz - Your pain is not totally unusual when root canal treatment was done incorrectly and some of ... | |
| Dry Socket in Upper Sockets | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping I am asking the right person. I had my wisdom teeth pulled a week ago. I have dry ... A: Alyson - Whether you have a dry socket or not, the use of a syringe to clean the sockets is really ... | |
| cyst on soft palate | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: tiny bump or swelling on soft palate. Have had several in several places in soft palate, 1 under ... A: Benita - Of course, I cannot be totally sure without examining you, but it sounds like you have ... | |
| Tooth extraction | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a fear of any medical place. I fear going to the dentist. My wisdom tooth and the one infront ... A: Sherri - This is a difficult question for me to answer. Most patients do not feel pain, but yet ... | |
| Special Procedure by retired dentist Now new one? | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Searching forums to ask, most likely too late for answer before appt. am My primary great dentist ... A: Kimberly - Having been a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon for more than 30 years, I ... | |
| tooth | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: my back tooth i think its the mollar on my top right hand side has broken and the gum at the side ... A: Wesleyc - Of course, without examining you I cannot be 100% sure, but it sounds like you have a ... | |
| Molar and root canal | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My 10 year old has developed a cavity in his back molar (tooth code 46) and they are giving us 2 ... A: D - My opinion is that the extraction would be the best course of action. The main reason is that ... | |
| jaw dislocation | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: For the past two years I have been in a lot of pain. I am a 16 year old active person. My dentist at ... A: Jessica - Locking of your jaw, whether it is young child or older person, is not normal. There are ... | |
| DENTAL IMPLANTS PROBLEM | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Joseph Zelig, Sub: Dental health I am S.R.Jindal and I shall appreciate for favouring me any ... A: S.R. Jindal - I hate to hear of stories like yours. India is not alone in having dentists and ... | |
| Tooth pain with temporary crown | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: , I had a temporary crown put on my back molar, I believe it is tooth #30 eight days ago. The tooth ... A: Jasosn - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you, but it sounds like,the nerve in the ... | |
| Upper jaw surgery | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: Six months ago I had surgically assisted rapid expansion which led to 6-7 mm widnening of my upper ... A: Lyndsey - Of course without examining you, I cannot be totally sure what is going on, but the ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth removal question | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed on 1/16/10. The bottom teeth were both impacted, the top ... A: Andrea - Obviously you had the teeth removed by a general dentist. After the removal of wisdom ... | |
| Herbst ot Headgear??? | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My 9 1/2 daughter is getting braces this month. She has: crowding, delayed eruption and an ... A: Karen - I have stated many times on this website that I do not like the forces that the Herbst ... | |
| Dental Implants | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I feel encouraged with your advice through www.allexperts.com. Despite my all efforts, ... A: S. R. - I wish I could give you a suggestion, but I would need to see xrays of the area to see how ... | |
| Painful Crown | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Several years ago I had a root canal and crown done on my lower left molar. Since then underneath ... A: Greta - What the dentist is describing, when he says that he will drill down the middle of the ... | |
| Bridging Problem | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Dr Teig, I was recommended to do a bridging of my 3 molar teeth. Before making the mold, my dentist ... A: SH - You are absolutely correct. Your teeth should not be adjusted. The bridge that was made was ... | |
| Very worried about swelling after molar extraction and bone graft | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: in advance, for answering my question. 4 days ago, I had tooth #14 extracted (after an abscess ... A: Kimberly - It is obvious that the dentist who did the extraction and placed the graft immediately ... | |
| tooth extraction | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: after having a tooth extracted, how long do I have to keep putting pressure on a gauze pad? A: Allie - Usually, after a tooth is extracted, biting on the gauze pad is usually only necessary for ... | |
| Painful Crown | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Several years ago I had a root canal and crown done on my lower left molar. Since then underneath ... A: Greta - When you say repairing the root under the crown, I am assuming that the root canal will need ... | |
| Dental Implants | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My Implantologist has suggested me an implant for a missing first molar teeth in the upper jaw. I ... A: John - Imtec makes their implant from surgical grade titanium. That is an excellent material that ... | |
| TMJ/grinding | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I apologise if this is not your area, but I was wondering whether you could help me re. teeth ... A: Gisella - Grinding of teeth can definitely cause wear areas on teeth. This doesn't happen if done ... | |
| Dental Implants | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My Implantologist has suggested me an implant for a missing first molar teeth in the upper jaw. I ... A: John - The main complication and problem associated with placing an implant in an upper molar ... | |
| allergies | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I am due to have a Cerec Crown made and am concerned re allergies regarding the crown and the glue ... A: Louise - I have never heard of or seen allergic reactions to Cerec crowns. That doesn't mean that ... | |
| Experiencing Discomfort | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Tieg, Growing up, my dentist decided I never needed braces. I was lucky to have a naturally ... A: Aadam - All teeth have two actions, they tend to erupt constantly and they move forward. The ... | |
| Tooth and sinus pain | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I've had sinus and tooth pain on the same side starting a few years ago, starting with #5 tooth. The ... A: Jayne - There is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Loma Linda, he is Dr. Wayne ... | |
| wisdom teeth extraction - after care | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted in a healthy condition without stitches. It has been 10 ... A: Priya - Don't worry, the warm salt water rinses, besides cleaning the sockets, helps to decrease any ... | |
| TMD | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 45 y/o daughter who has had jaw pain and locking on and off for 5-6 months with no ... A: Rosemary - If the cartilage has become displaced and damaged, the only treatment that will help is ... | |
| post-extraction | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: i got my upper molar( no.6+) extracted today noon..doctor told me to remove the cotton after an hour ... A: Joy - What you describe is not an example of a dry socket, but with excessive bleeding a dripping ... | |
| Tooth and sinus pain | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I've had sinus and tooth pain on the same side starting a few years ago, starting with #5 tooth. The ... A: Jayne - The cause of the pain could be another tooth, the bone graft or the extraction where the ... | |
| a root canal tooth that has pain with pressure | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal on my third left upper molar about 25 years ago. It was OK for a few years but it ... A: Steffi - Without examining you or seeing your xrays I cannot be totally sure what is going on, but ... | |
| pain after extraction | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I had my first premolar extracted on Thursday it seemed to go ok other than having a bit of pain ... A: Keri - Warm salt water rarely causes pain. Why it is, is a little difficult for me to determine. ... | |
| TMJ | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently had an MRI done on my temporomandibular joint (with out contrast). I can understand the ... A: Theresa - In the hands of a skilled board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, TMJ arthroscopy ... | |
| gums | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: i had heard that brushing your teeth with baking soda and peroxide will whiten your smile . but i ... A: Amy - If you are having problems with the whiteners sold in stores, the best thing you can do is to ... | |
| TMJ | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently had an MRI done on my temporomandibular joint (with out contrast). I can understand the ... A: Theresa - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you and seeing the MRI, but it sounds like ... | |
| second uper right molar | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: i just had my second upper right molar extracted, my wisdom teeth have not been a problem so far (22 ... A: Travis - The wisdom tooth will just not move over. Instead, it will tip into the space. If tipped ... | |
| gums | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: i had heard that brushing your teeth with baking soda and peroxide will whiten your smile . but i ... A: Amy - To help them heal,immediately begin rinsing your mouth with warm salt water for a couple of ... | |
| triangular shaped teeth | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My 5 year old son recently lost his front tooth and I noticed that the one coming out is triangular ... A: Michelle - Altered shape of teeth is not a common situation. My question for you is whether the ... | |
| Painful Crown | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Several years ago I had a root canal and crown done on my lower left molar. Since then underneath ... A: Greta - There are a few possible causes of the pain. The dentist may not have done a complete or ... | |
| vomiting after wisdom teeth removal | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My 18 yr old daughter had her wisdom teeth removed 30hours ago. She has vomited three times in the ... A: Beth - As long as the wisdom tooth removal did not lower her resistance and she developed a flu or ... | |
| root canal / crown | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: About 3 years ago I had a root canal done and a crown was placed on top. In the past 6 months this ... A: Mayka - Recurrent infections, even with a root canal tooth, means that the original cause of the ... | |
| Pain that moved following extraction | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal on my second upper molar but felt, what I describe as 'nerve pain' after the root ... A: Ali - This problem needs to be examined by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. A general dentist may ... | |
| extraction of infected tooth | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: The infection in my lower molar is not going away even after taking amoxicillin and several ... A: Allie - There really is no problem in extracting an infected tooth, as long as the doctor is skilled ... | |
| Tooth extraction | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a fractured molar partially removed, but the dentist was unable to extract one of the roots as ... A: Mike - The root needs to be removed. If left, it will precipitate an infection and causing severe ... | |
| apicetomy or implant and TMJ complications? | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I am faced with the choice of either an apicetomy or extraction/implant on #19. I had a root canal ... A: Donna - Look, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to tell you whether #18 or 19 is ... | |
| Infection still remains after tooth extraction | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: Had a root canal on tooth #3 when I was 12, now 50 years old. I've had many sinus ... A: Diane - I am assuming that the ENT doctor perspective of bone infection is the bone of the sinus. ... | |
| Infection still remains after tooth extraction | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: Had a root canal on tooth #3 when I was 12, now 50 years old. I've had many sinus ... A: Diane - One of the main problems with a sinus infection is that once there, correction of the ... | |
| fibroma | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: Teig, My fiance has a large bump on the inside of his mouth. It is located on the right cheek. I ... A: Samie - The removal of a fibroma of the cheek should only be done by a board certified oral and ... | |
| papilla | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I am having gum grafting done..I want to restore the papilla betwenn my two front teeth..my current ... A: Dianne - I am sorry to tell you that a simple graft to restore the height of the gum to reestablish ... | |
| apicetomy or implant and TMJ complications? | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I am faced with the choice of either an apicetomy or extraction/implant on #19. I had a root canal ... A: Donna - Let me just say one thing before I give you my opinion of what is the best course of action ... | |
| Root Canal Filling came out | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I had a two part root canal. The second part today took about two hours, after it was done while ... A: Steve - It sounds like the dentist actually overfilled the area with the temporary filling she used. ... | |
| Tooth extraction | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I had my tooth extracted three weeks ago and I am still having pain. Let me begin with the first ... A: Laura - I think what this other dentist is really saying is that the dentist who removed the tooth ... | |
| silver caps on childs teeth be removed | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My 5 year old daughter has two caps on her back molars opposite sides. Now they are saying there is ... A: Miranda - In a 5 y/o child, the safest thing to do is to remove those infected teeth. Although she ... | |
| affects of wisdom teeth removal on fillings | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: About a year ago I had fillings placed in my two bottom molars, and ten days ago I had all four ... A: Genevieve - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what it going on exactly, but when an ... | |
| perforated sinus | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Last October I had a top tooth pulled. I felt a tugging sensation and then a pop. I told the ... A: Becky - First of all, the doctor you should now be seeing for an evaluation and correction of the ... | |
| teeth | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I'M LOOKING FOR DENTIST THAT COULD HELP SOMEONE THAT NEEDS FALSE TEETH. THIS PATIENT HASN'T ANY ... A: Debra - Depending on the state where the patient lives, there are organizations that are in some ... | |
| a questions | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: for some reason my previous question didnt get posted i think, so if you get this twice i apologize ... A: Saram - The prevention of cancer is not the main reason that no smoking is suggested after ... | |
| depression lt. cheek | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: However, may I ask: the pocket occurred only on the left side and not my right so, why only one side ... A: Eos - It doesn't matter which is the cause, now there is excessive scarring and that is causing the ... | |
| Root Canal | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I had root canals done to the 13, 14 and 15 teeth w/o infection. I had pain/pulsating on ... A: Daniela - Of course I cannot be sure without examining you, but there is a chance that the pain you ... | |
| Tooth discomfort / Migraines | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some guidance on a tooth issue I’ve been having for the past ... A: Brian - Of course, I cannot be 100% sure without examining you, but from the recurrent symptoms of ... | |
| fractured socket bone and knocked out tooth | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm 21 year old boy. Last week my front tooth was knocked out. The dentist saw a fracture of front ... A: Safir - You say the tooth was knocked out. Was it put back in and that is how the fracture was ... | |
| Continual gum/jaw pain after 4 months since crown/root canal procedure | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Four months ago I had a lower molar crowned, #31. This was elective on my part as the molar had a ... A: Kenneth - Of course, without examining you or viewing your xrays, I cannot be totally sure, but it ... | |
| Braces with 4 teeth extraction | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I am 28 years old, and going to start the braces treatment on in about 1 month. The Orthodontist ... A: Winnie - It may, but I cannot be sure without fully examining you. When you say that there is ... | |
| depression lt. cheek | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: However, may I ask: the pocket occurred only on the left side and not my right so, why only one side ... A: Rod - I may have been limiting in what I said about an infection cause. Infections can cause it if ... | |
| Irritated Salivary Glands? | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I had a canker sore, really bad one, about 2 months ago. Afterwards, I developed little red bumps ... A: Mark - Your description of what you have gone through is not sweat glands, but most likely minor ... | |
| Pain in my front teeth after surgery | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I had wisdom teeth surgery 9 days ago and everything seemed to go fairly well. I basically had no ... A: Kristine - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure what is going on, but the pain in your ... | |
| Best Specialist ? | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: You've given me the best advice in the past! I have another question regarding the best specialist ... A: Cathy - Trying to regain a correct bite is, like you seem to realize, the most important factor in ... | |
| depression lt. cheek | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: However, may I ask: the pocket occurred only on the left side and not my right so, why only one side ... A: Rod - From viewing the picture you provided it appears that the left cheek depression is not from ... | |
| HIV and dental issues | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have HIV and had fuull blown aids in 2004, since then I have noticed a dramatic change in my ... A: Dave - Usually it is not the medication directly. Often, the amount of saliva released is a bit ... | |
| infected jaw tissue/rct | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have many dental issues. I have many missing lower teeth and deterioration of the lower jaw bone, ... A: Liz - I fully understand your confidence in your dentist. Of course, without examining you or ... | |
| jaw surgery - malocclusion - lip closure problems | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old male. I had thumb-sucking habit till I was in High school and hence my upper ... A: Manikandan - I am sorry to hear about a result which was less than acceptable. From the xray you ... | |
| infected jaw tissue/rct | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I have many dental issues. I have many missing lower teeth and deterioration of the lower jaw bone, ... A: Liz - The episodes of excruciating pain vs pain all the time means that the increase in pain happens ... | |
| Wisdom teeth | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed about 2 weeks ago. During the procedure the dentist accidentally found ... A: Ashlee - Sorry to hear about the numbness after the extraction. What I don't understand is how the ... | |
| extra tooth | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an extra tooth in the roof of my mouth it is horizontal & can only be seen by an xray it ... A: Michael - If there is no inflammation or cystic lesion surrounding the impacted tooth then it can be ... | |
| infected jaw tissue/rct | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have many dental issues. I have many missing lower teeth and deterioration of the lower jaw bone, ... A: Liz - The area you describe at the end of the tooth that had the root canal, may have been a cystic ... | |
| reclast+apioectomy | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have had a root canal and an apicoectomy on #14 10 years ago. I am now having pain and the ... A: Mary - I am sorry to say that no one is able to truly predict if osteonecrosis will occur after ... | |
| partial extration | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: i went to the dentist over a year ago for an extration and after the dentist tried to pull it he ... A: Nicole - That dentist was totally wrong. A broken off tooth is an accident waiting to happen. A ... | |
| x-rays and explorers | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, in your opinion do you think that digital x-rays are more accurate or the traditional film ... A: Jeremiah - The best dentist is a difficult question. I think, in general, a dental specialist ... | |
| New crown | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: In the past 24 hours had a crown put on. When I left the dentist it felt like it was not alligned ... A: Megan - You need to get back to the dentist as soon as possible. Trauma to the tooth from a crown ... | |
| x-rays and explorers | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, in your opinion do you think that digital x-rays are more accurate or the traditional film ... A: Jeremiah = If something does show on the digital film and you are having sensitivity when you chew ... | |
| nodule on parotid, swollen clavicular areas | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7mm nodule on parotid gland. Other symptoms swollen clavicular (changes in size, has been ... A: Shelly - It is not common for there to be any relationship with Parotid problems and dental work. ... | |
| Jaw pain, After oral surgery | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: On the 11th of December, I had two of my molars removed.Both on the right side, one upper and one ... A: Amanda - I am so sorry to hear that you are in intense pain. As a surgeon, I hate to hear of other ... | |
| Tooth ache after treatment | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I had 9 crowns and a replacement bridge done followed by 3 implants. The crowns were done at the ... A: Marianne - AS I said, it is a little difficult for me to be sure what is going on, but from the ... | |
| Tooth ache after treatment | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I had 9 crowns and a replacement bridge done followed by 3 implants. The crowns were done at the ... A: Marianne - I really feel for you. It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is going on. ... | |
| Glass ionomer | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I have had TMJ problems for six years now. I cope well with the usual, dull pain it causes me, but ... A: James - There is a possibility, of course, that the dental materials used by this dentist might be ... | |
| x-rays and explorers | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, in your opinion do you think that digital x-rays are more accurate or the traditional film ... A: jeremiah - Digital xrays are more accurate for some situations, but the traditional film is adequate ... | |
| RPE, tooth tilting and sunken cheek | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: BACKGROUND: I am 40 years old, in good health, no underlying medical issues. I had unilateral ... A: Rod - After RPE, it is not unusual for the teeth to not be in a good position. The orthodontist, ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction/dry socket/open hole | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: So,My wisdom teeth were removed about 2 weeks ago now,and after the 3rd day it was apparent i had ... A: Michael - With the medication treatment for a dry socket, there is always a hole after the gauze is ... | |
| Tooth Extraction | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I had my back upper right tooth, not the very back, but 1 in removed completely. I have a choice to ... A: Kathy - Unfortunately, shifting of the teeth after an extraction in a tooth such as yours is quite ... | |
| Infected tooth | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Teig, I have a history of gum disease and problems with my teeth. About eight months ago, my ... A: Concerned - An active infected tooth can elevate you white blood cell count or add to an already ... | |
| crowns and ext | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Our office had to ext a distal root on a patient's tooth, the problem now is if i send to the ins ... A: Renee - I don't do the insurance in my office, but I would suggest that you contact the insurance ... | |
| gray stains | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, After a root canal procedure, if there is a gray stain on the tooth, does that indicate ... A: Lana - Maybe I was not specific enough. The discoloration from internal bleeding does not necessary ... | |
| numbness , pain, tightness, swelling, burning sensation on lower lip, chin and cheek | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am S.R. Jindal and I shall appreciate for favouring me any remedy on similar experiences and also ... A: S.R. - I wish there was a simple cure for your problems. There are no simple cures. If ... | |
| tissue around dental implants | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I had 3 implants on the upper right 3 yrs. ago. When the final caps were put on, I had a burning ... A: Patricia - One thing that I did not say in my last answer, but might be a possible cause of the ... | |
| toddlers tooth. | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: . I have a 2yr old and have an appointment to take him to the dentist besides the fact its due to ... A: Christina - A gray discoloration of a tooth is usually from a contact, internally within the tooth, ... | |
| tissue around dental implants | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I had 3 implants on the upper right 3 yrs. ago. When the final caps were put on, I had a burning ... A: Patricia - Your gum recession, although not very common when the implant placement is done properly ... | |
| impacted canines | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: My 11 yr old daughter has her baby eye teeth still in, and shown by an xray, the secondary canine ... A: Wendy - First of all, surgeons and all dental specialists usually charge a higher fee for similar ... | |
| night guards | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Dr. Joel Teig: I believe I am clenching at night but I am not certain as I am not aware ... A: Karen - You need to immediately stop using that guard. Over the counter guards are not usually ... | |
| gray stains | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, After a root canal procedure, if there is a gray stain on the tooth, does that indicate ... A: Lana - By itself, gray staining of a tooth after root canal therapy is not a sign of any problems. ... | |
| 2nd molar extraction to get to wisdom tooth | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: this message is for Dr. Teig, I'm a 35yr old male with a lower right impacted wisdom tooth which ... A: Dave - I hate to tell you this, but it is pretty obvious to me that your dentist is just not skilled ... | |
| numbness , pain, tightness, swelling, burning sensation on lower lip, chin and cheek | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I am S.R. Jindal and I shall appreciate for favouring me any remedy on similar experiences and also ... A: S.R. - Your story is not totally unusual in just about any country in the world. There are dentists ... | |
| Extracted tooth - healing correctly? | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I had tooth #30 extracted last Thursday, Dec. 3. I still have a lot of achiness in my jaw area, and ... A: Stephanie - You need to contact your dentist and get into to him as soon as possible. You may have ... | |
| pain after root canal | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I had a root canal 5 weeks ago. The dentist suspected an infection because of my symptoms and the ... A: Sandy - When a root canal treatment produces severe pain, although there is no strict evidence of ... | |
| EYETOOTH EXTRACTION - IMPLANT REPLACEMENT | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: My son is 17 years old and it has just been discovered that his eye tooth is laying horizontally in ... A: Tina - If the implant is done properly it can last a very long time. Is that time lifetime? I ... | |
| abcessed tooth extraction | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been on clindamycin for an abscessed tooth ( last tooth on rt side) that I had extracted 4 ... A: Carol - Even though infection would be gone, the swelling in the area can remain for a period of ... | |
| Extraction vs root canal | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: My 23 yr old son needs help deciding what to do. His #2 molar has had 2 infections so we have seen a ... A: Susan - I have to tell you, if your son has to lose a tooth and he doesn't want his teeth to shift, ... | |
| EYETOOTH EXTRACTION - IMPLANT REPLACEMENT | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My son is 17 years old and it has just been discovered that his eye tooth is laying horizontally in ... A: Tina - There is always a possibility of moving the tooth, but the chances are rather small that the ... | |
| abcessed tooth extraction | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been on clindamycin for an abscessed tooth ( last tooth on rt side) that I had extracted 4 ... A: Carol - If the area is getting smaller with the antibiotic and the rinses, then no furthr treatment ... | |
| Chipped Tooth | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: as a young boy I chipped the front of my tooth or the incissor if im not mistaken and let it be ... A: Javier - Porcelain veneers are definitely more expensive, but their main advantage, if the dentist ... | |
| overfill - root canal | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I had a sports injury in Sept. Several weeks following the injury, I began to feel a burning ... A: Julie - I am a little confused. An endodontist, although they attempt apicoectomies and other ... | |
| overfill - root canal | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I had a sports injury in Sept. Several weeks following the injury, I began to feel a burning ... A: Julie - Gum pain is rarely associated with the need for root canal. Let me better define what I ... | |
| implants/bridge | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I am really upset for my sister as she has had a rare problem with her teeth which has meant she is ... A: Alison - Of course I cannot be completely sure what is going on without examining your sister, but ... | |
| abcessed tooth extraction | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have been on clindamycin for an abscessed tooth ( last tooth on rt side) that I had extracted 4 ... A: Carol - The swelling should go away with the clindamycin and salt water rinses, but occasionally ... | |
| wisdom tooth help | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I'm getting one of my wisdom teeth, its pretty much fully grown, and looks straight, no pain at ... A: Ravi - What appears to have occurred, is that although the tooth has erupted, it either has not ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction site complication | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I just got my wisdom teeth taken out about a week ago. On the left bottom surgery site, there is ... A: Maddie - The best way to be sure to keep the area clean and prevent infection or inflammation, is ... | |
| recurrent infection after tooth extraction | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My husband (27 yrs. old) had severely decayed teeth and had all of his top teeth extracted at an ... A: Beth - Without examining you I cannot be sure what the cause of your husbands recurring problem, ... | |
| underbite | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have two identical daughters 8 years old both with underbites (class 3 ). I am getting conflicting ... A: Feargal - The main problem with the class 3 relationship has to do with long term facial profiles ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth pulled about a week ago, and my dentist prescribed me this antimicrobial ... A: Grace - My best advice for most individuals who have had extractions is to not overdo any treatment. ... | |
| underbite | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have two identical daughters 8 years old both with underbites (class 3 ). I am getting conflicting ... A: Feargal - At your children's young age, a minor correction can be made, but premature correction is ... | |
| paresthesia after extraction | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I had an extraction on 10-28-09 from an abscessed tooth. Since the extraction I have no feeling in ... A: Amy - It is quite obvious that the numbness in the lip and chin is directly related to the ... | |
| Herbst vs. Headgear | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: My 9 year old daughter is getting braces in a few weeks. She has an overbite and crowding. The ortho ... A: Karen - I wish I could give you an honest opinion as to which is the better option, but I am not an ... | |
| implant removal | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have implants in the upper jaw that worked ok until the dentist suggested a regular cleaning. ... A: Dee - Implant removal can produce secondary effects that can affect the bone and the sinus. A ... | |
| back left bottom molar | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: My back left bottom molar hurts so bad I can barely close my mouth. The gum on the outside of the ... A: Rene - As intelligent as your wife might be, her suggestion of placing an aspirin against the gum ... | |
| wisdom teeth extraction | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: i recently had my wisdom teeth extracted on November 17. i had a painful, throbbing sensation was in ... A: Laci - You are settiing yourself up for a major problem. If you do indeed have a dry socket, you ... | |
| Stitches vs. No Stitches | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I had three molars pulled at the same time all in a row. My dentist said that he didnt think I ... A: Cyn - Once it is a few days after the extractions, the area must be allowed to heal for about 6-10 ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Post Opt Pain | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I have had all four of my wisdom teeth out with the bottom two being impacted little over a ... A: Andrew - It is not, at all, normal to develop the pain you now have a few days after the ... | |
| Dentures | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Are there any programs in Oklahoma that will assist in obtaining new dentures for the disabled and ... A: Linda - I don't know where in Oklahoma you live, but there is a program in eastern Oklahoma, called ... | |
| bridge work that leads to root canal | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I had a bridge done 3 months between my front tooth and canine. I never stopped having pain with my ... A: Megan - Of course without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but the usual cause of the ... | |
| abscess??? | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: a few months ago i developed a "bubble" on the top right side of my gums above a tooth i had had ... A: Christina - First of all, you will not die from this. The fact that you have that bubble is ... | |
| x-rays | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Teig, I contacted you a few days ago, and I forgot to ask you this. I wanted to know that when a ... A: Kimmy - Look, digital can find decay not found on regular xrays if the decay is blocked by a ... | |
| dental x-rays | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig: I just came back from the dentist today. I took some digital x-rays and they apparently ... A: Kimmy - What often shows up early in a digital xray is not really decay, but a decrease ... | |
| Springs | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been searching the web forever to contact an orthodontist, finally I found you. I have a ... A: Charlie - Let me answer each question separately. I really don't know what the orthodontist is ... | |
| crossbite, palatal expander. | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old son had his crossbite fixed at about 8 years old. he had the expander,then top braces ... A: Janice - I have seen adjustments made to the appliance to expand the palate if it begins to work ... | |
| Springs | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been searching the web forever to contact an orthodontist, finally I found you. I have a ... A: Charlie - I have never really seen anything other than elastics used between upper and lower jaws. ... | |
| advice about these digital x-rays | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering about something. I have a regular dentist that I go to. I had symptoms on this tooth ... A: Mickey - the main difference between the digital xray and the regular xray is that digital xrays ... | |
| After Wisdom Teeth Extraction Issues | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I had my Wisdom teeth removed a month and a week ago. For the most part the healing process has been ... A: Zach - I wish I could tell you that there is a simple cure for the problems you describe. I cannot ... | |
| back left bottom molar | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: My back left bottom molar hurts so bad I can barely close my mouth. The gum on the outside of the ... A: Rene - I know you definitely have a problem that needs to be addressed by seeing a dental surgeon. ... | |
| trauma & tooth stability | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I was in an accident 6 months ago falling face first on a sidewalk and chipping & moving both #8 & ... A: Jen - I am a little uncomfortable with the seemingly aggressive early approach to the trauma you ... | |
| crossbite, palatal expander. | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old son had his crossbite fixed at about 8 years old. he had the expander,then top braces ... A: Janice - If the pressure of palatal expansion is done equally on each side of the palate and the ... | |
| Face/Jaw Pain after filling | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: About 4 days ago I had a tooth colored filling in tooth 19. After the anesthesia wore off, I am ... A: Melissa - It is a little difficult for me to tell you if it is normal or not. Sometimes dentists ... | |
| TMJ and teeth grinding | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a physiotherapist in South Africa. I have just seen a client, referred from a dentist, with an ... A: Chloe - I wish I could tell you that there is a simple cure for tooth grinding. The original ... | |
| narrow mouth | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I had a frenectomy when I was 12, now 20 i really feel my mouth holds me back in social situations. ... A: Kate - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what the actual reason for the lack of tooth ... | |
| Intermittent and Growing Pain in Left Bottom Molar | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I received 'root canal' on my left bottom molar. Afterwards, no pain and no problem. Then 11 days ... A: Scott - You should definitely not have a crown made until the cause of the pain is corrected. It ... | |
| failure of dental implants & bone graft | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I started having auto-immune problems 5 years ago, and lost 4 molars (upper left) over a period of ... A: Susan - With your medical condition and the failure of the implants and continuing problems, I think ... | |
| abscess after bone graft | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I had a bone graft 2 1/2 weeks ago. I developed an abscess and have been on antibiotics for several ... A: Jeannie - What you are going through is very bad. The graft needs to be removed immediately. ... | |
| Infection after extraction? | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Teig, On Nov. 5th, I had #13 extracted due to an infection. This tooth had had a failed root canal ... A: Tanya - I do not like to keep my patients on antibiotics more than two weeks unless it is ... | |
| upper teeth sit on tongue | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have just spent a lot of money having bridges and an implant done, the dentist is in the procedure ... A: Kathy - Having been in practice for many years and having taught at a couple of dental schools and ... | |
| gum disease/procedures and heart disease | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: this is my original question and underneath that will be some history of symptoms and other ... A: Michael - Like I said in the last response, the relationship of dental and the cardiac symptoms you ... | |
| gums hurting | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: recently, my gum in the area where the molar used to be is hurting me badly,why is this and what can ... A: Bola - Of course, it is a little difficult for me to be totally accurate without examining you, but ... | |
| gum disease/procedures and heart disease | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: this is my original question and underneath that will be some history of symptoms and other ... A: Michael - Your questions about the direct link of dental treatment and all of those cardiac symptoms ... | |
| Apico | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I had a root canal in 2008 and not to long after that, maybe a couple of months, I began ... A: Jeremy - Of course, without either examining you or viewing your xrays, I cannot tell you what is ... | |
| impacted wisdom tooth extraction | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I had a badly decayed partially impacted lower wisdom tooth extracted on 11/10. I had been taking ... A: Linda - Unlike loose fragments of bone can resorb, loose fragments of an extracted tooth cannot be ... | |
| Tartar | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Joel, I am having problems keeping tartar off my teeth, especially the front bottom ones. I went to ... A: Youssef - Tartar is just an calcification of bacterial growth on the teeth. The best way to prevent ... | |
| impacted wisdom tooth extraction | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I had a badly decayed partially impacted lower wisdom tooth extracted on 11/10. I had been taking ... A: Linda - Having been a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon for more than 30 years, I can ... | |
| certification | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: How do I find out if someone who performs apicoectomies and implants is a board certified oral and ... A: Julie - First of all, if the discomfort after the root canal performed on #8 is improving after the ... | |
| abscess in upper jaw? | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I had/have an abscess above #5. 2 weeks ago I had a root canal in #4, that tooth is better, but ... A: Diana - I wish I could tell you if Dr. Meng is qualified or not. The fact that he already performd a ... | |
| Displaced tooth, sensitive to cold drinks | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Help! I fell and landed on my left front tooth and it got pushed inward. I was able to immediately ... A: Ali - the main symptoms that the nerve in the tooth has been injured and root canal treatment is ... | |
| Displaced tooth, sensitive to cold drinks | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Help! I fell and landed on my left front tooth and it got pushed inward. I was able to immediately ... A: Ali - You definitely need to see the dentist. If the tooth was move out of position, the nerve to ... | |
| open embrasure | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Went to a dentist for a porcelain fused to metal crown (high-noble)on #7. The fit wasn't good; the ... A: Bob - It is obvious that whoever did the implant did not restore the normal anatomy in the area. ... | |
| oral surgery | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday I had surgery on the 2 upper teeth right next to the ones in the front. They had ... A: Yelena - Infected teeth when removed bleed easily. If there is bleeding after the extractions, the ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have just had my upper left tooth removed, but my dentist said it broke and he left behind some of ... A: Thomas - Leaving a portion of the root is an accident waiting to happen. The root has nerve tissue ... | |
| Extraction or try apicoectomy | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I am currently scheduled to have an extraction on tooth #14. It has previously had a ... A: Amy - I am not at all comfortable with you having an apicoectomy with the 9mm pocket. That is an ... | |
| post extraction | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I just my second to last molar on my bottom left extracted and since there is a big gaping hole left ... A: Allie - Leaving an extraction socket open is not unusual or bad, as long as the gum tissue was not ... | |
| extra teeth hidden in the palate which behind the two front teeth | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: my boy is 8 yrs....he is lucky to has 2 extra teeth hidden in the palate which located behind the ... A: Joyce - It is definitely better to have the removal of those teeth done now. At your son's age, the ... | |
| dental implant complication | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: i had bone graft surgery a year ago. six months later implant surgery on #9. no signs of ... A: Kathi - I just don't get why the surgeon is avoiding the obvious connection of the implant (that is ... | |
| two exta teeth in one place | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My child is 4 yrs she has lost one middle tooth and due to what we thought was adult tooth emerging. ... A: Amanda - From your description of what your child has developed in the mouth with teeth seemingly ... | |
| sliding teeth | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: If I were interested in having the first upper maxillary bicuspid extracted do I need to have any ... A: Mark - Saving the teeth is best, but I understand the high fee is imposing. A good root canal ... | |
| infection control and other issues | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Most people fear the dentist because of pain but I am extremely terrified of 'catching' a disease ... A: The Mom - You are correct to state that some dentists, especially the older ones, fail to be as ... | |
| Considering TMJ Surgery | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Teig Thank you for this service. I've had an ongoing TMJ problem for about 10 years that I've ... A: Dee - As you said, without examining you, it is a little difficult for me to tell you if the surgery ... | |
| Follow Up for Previous Question | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Teig, I sent a question about an hour or so ago. It was asking about concerns I have about a tooth ... A: Lisa - First of all, the reduction of the inflammation and formation of new bone in the socket, ... | |
| Tooth extraction | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Tieg, Currently, I reside in Indonesia. Although I was back home in the states for a few days ... A: Lisa - The socket will heal without sutures, but from your description of your pain, it sounds like ... | |
| Dental treatment/implant | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I am 68 year old, a non-smoker male of Asian origin. Recently I fractured my left lower molar. My ... A: Avinash - It is a little difficult for me to really examine the xray, it is quite blurred. I am not ... | |
| Severed Nerve | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: My oral surgeon severed the nerve in the bottom lower left during wisdom tooth extraction. I can no ... A: Amanda - I don't know of a doctor in New York who does nerve repair. The two doctors I have ... | |
| Extraction of Back Upper Right Molar/Implant? | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Dr.Teig: I wrote and spoke to you a couple of years ago and you were just excellent. I wish I was ... A: Matthew - There is no reason that you should not get a second opinion about possibly placing a ... | |
| tranxene and nitrous oxide | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I am having five upper jaw teeth pulled and I am having nitrous oxide. I have never had it before ... A: Connie - You should definitely not use the tranxene before having nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide is ... | |
| Surgeon meeting | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I am seeing the surgeon and consultant together on monday regarding a reversal/revision of the ... A: Reah - You need to be calm and tell the doctor exactly what you think about the outcome that does ... | |
| Extraction of Back Upper Right Molar/Implant? | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Dr.Teig: I wrote and spoke to you a couple of years ago and you were just excellent. I wish I was ... A: Matthew - Leave the area alone. The lower molar below that tooth, although it will not hit the ... | |
| young child teeth | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old childs two front teeth are starting to decay, am I able to get them pulled? And if so ... A: Ashley - Yes the front teeth can be removed, but better yet you should take her to a pedodontist ... | |
| Severed Nerve | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My oral surgeon severed the nerve in the bottom lower left during wisdom tooth extraction. I can no ... A: Amanda - The repair of the inferior alveolar nerve is a procedure only done by a few oral and ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently had all four wisdom teeth removed. The day after the surgery, a stitch came out. This was ... A: Adam - Without seeing the incisions, it is a little difficult for me to tell you why a releasing ... | |
| Maxillofacial Reversal | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I had a 5mm Impaction with a tilt so not sure which Lefort I technique was used and a 3mm impaction. ... A: Reah - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what will occur with the setback and downgraft ... | |
| Maxillofacial Reversal | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I had a 5mm Impaction with a tilt so not sure which Lefort I technique was used and a 3mm impaction. ... A: Reah - Let me tell you that restoration of your facial appearance, most likely, can be be ... | |
| Tooth growth | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 47 year old male and would like to know are my teeth still growing??? Thanks, Randy D. A: Randy - No! Teeth do not grow after puberty. By the end of puberty the roots of the teeth have ... | |
| catgut | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I Just had all my teeth taken out. The surgeon used catgut and I was told they will dissolve in ... A: lady - Gut sutures will dissolve, but how long until it does is the problem. It is almost ... | |
| Maxillofacial Reversal | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I had a 5mm Impaction with a tilt so not sure which Lefort I technique was used and a 3mm impaction. ... A: Reah - I don't know what preparations the surgeon made or what he promised you, but if you did not ... | |
| root canal vs extraction | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Tooth 13, after having a filling repaired more than once, was in the process of being capped (temp ... A: Vicki - this is a tough question to answer. If the cracking sound is from damage to a tooth, then ... | |
| Scratched Hard Palate? | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if you can provide a bit of help until I can speak with my dentist tomorrow. I am 30, ... A: Mel - What you are experiencing is not unusual for an appliance used a long time. With time, there ... | |
| Unerupted, unimpacted, rootless third molar | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I am a healthy 21 year old male. Three of my wisdom teeth have completely erupted ... A: Nathan - Not seeing an xray, it is a little difficult for me to be totally accurate, but if the ... | |
| Tooth pain | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: ealy last year I had to take time off work with exhaustion - working too hard for too long and not ... A: Jo - Of course, it is a little difficult for me to be sure what is going on without examining you, ... | |
| failed implant | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: In may of this year I had a dental implant done. By June I was having odd health issues: 1. My ... A: Deb - I am so sorry to hear about your situation. If the implant was broken, that means the surgeon ... | |
| tooth extraction | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: i have a lower molar third tooth from rear, had a crown placed on it in 2001 from a cracked filling, ... A: Matt - This decision all depends on the skill of the dentist. A crown can have decay under it ... | |
| Implant or bridge | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: i had my first molar extracted . now i have to replace it. .i cant decide if i shud get a bridge put ... A: Namrata - The replacement technique can be either, but the choice should be made based on the tooth ... | |
| food stuck on gum's holes | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: it's been almost 2weeks since i had my wisdom tooth surgery. today i found out food stuck on hole ... A: Shrawan - You definitely need to rinse with warm salt water now. Not only will an aggressive rinse ... | |
| painful lesion inside cheek after installation of temporary crown | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig: Three days after the installation of a temporary crown over a cracked back molar I ... A: Giac - It is important for you to tell and show the dentist what is happening. The dentist should ... | |
| do i need root canal treatment ? | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: My age is 25 . I met with an accident 3 months before, In that accident I lost my right front teeth ... A: Sheetal - Temporarily capping your teeth at this time is a good choice. Although the nerve may not ... | |
| Infected Oral cyst on roof of mouth also 28 weeks pregnant | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: OK I will try to keep this as short as possible but as informative as possible as well. Early ... A: Katie - Your best weapon in obtaining treatment is actually your OB-GYN. If the doctor tells the ... | |
| failed apicoectomy- implant options | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I had a root canal 30yrs ago and apicoectomy on same 25 years ago. 3 mos ago, after routine ... A: Lori - If you have a skilled dentist, you can have a temporary tooth attached to the teeth on ... | |
| Never lost canine baby teeth | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 30 year old woman who never lost her baby canines. The right side is in perfect condition, ... A: Megan - At age 30, teeth rarely full erupt into your mouth. If there are permanent teeth just ... | |
| Ear pain after extrction | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have had this constant fluid in my ear since I had an extraction 5 years ago and it is etting on ... A: Jennifer - Removing any fluid in the ear might make you feel better, but finding the cause of the ... | |
| Epinephrine | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Greetings: I am on medication for high blood pressure (without it 211/123). When my dentist "froze" ... A: Lynn - Definitely not. If you have epi, it could precipitate a severe elevation of your blood ... | |
| Implant Abutment and Crown Pricing | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I was out of work for a good portion of this year and now hope to finish a procedure I had done. The ... A: George - I wish I could be helpful, but the rates for those procedures vary so much. Depending on ... | |
| Ear pain after extrction | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have had this constant fluid in my ear since I had an extraction 5 years ago and it is etting on ... A: Jennifer - Did an ENT doctor examine your ear and say you actually had increased fluid? The reason ... | |
| small lump at back of lower gum | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I had a painful tear in my gum on the inside of my lower jaw behind my front teeth, which took a ... A: Renee - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but you might just have formed a ... | |
| Numbness | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig. I have emailed you before. I had double jaw surgery 14 months ago and still have ... A: Sherry - I wish I could tell you that just the use of a TENS unit could cause the nerve to function ... | |
| questionable dental proceedure | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I had a dental partial plate made with wire attachments. After all pre work was done, including the ... A: George - First of all, by asking you to remove the partial denture, she placed in your mouth, in her ... | |
| Pain for 3 weeks since Wisdom teeth removed | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: If you could please help as I don't know where else to turn. I had 3 of my wisdom teeth removed on ... A: Michelle - Of course, I cannot be sure what is definitely going on without examining you, but the ... | |
| torn frenulum | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: 2 weeks ago I slipped in the shower, I hit my mouth on the bath taps, my upper frenulum was ... A: Yvonne - In the area of your injury, there is no major nerve tissue. Most of the numbness you feel ... | |
| extractions | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: most of my molars are in really bad brittle shape. Several of my teeth have already broken. I am ... A: David - With a limited amount of money to spend, extraction of the back teeth, both upper and lower ... | |
| healing gums | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: which is better, to let gums heal first of insert denture for healing process? I am able to do ... A: Nancy - An immediate denture is a good approach, as long as the doctor removing the teeth also ... | |
| Dry Mouth | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have had a burning sensation on my tongue since July I went to the dentist last week and he said I ... A: Linda - Some patients get dry mouths from a couple of the medications you are taking. The ... | |
| post wisdom tooth extraction | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: i had 3 wisdom teeth extracted yesterday afternoon, Friday, and the surgery went well. It has been ... A: Gracie - Don't worry. What you are seeing is normal and you are doing the right thing by doing the ... | |
| numbness after wisdom tooth extraction | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I had my 2 lower wisdom teeth removed 6 days ago but i am still numb on the left side of my lip, ... A: Kylie - If the nerve was just traumatized during the removal of the teeth, then you normally feel ... | |
| Dental treatment/implant | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I am 68 year old, a non-smoker male of Asian origin. Recently I fractured my left lower molar. My ... A: Avinash - That is a little difficult for me to advise. Without seeing your xrays, I cannot not ... | |
| ur opinion | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: sir,its been 3yrs i ve been puttin braces..my orthodontist diagnosed me as class 3 malocclusion wd ... A: Ihtesham - It is difficult for me to know if the bite imbalance can be corrected by only doing ... | |
| penn allergies - antibiotic alternatives? | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: i am extremely allergic to penn, amoxil, and cipro - so i've always had trouble getting a good ... A: Sarah - I too am allergic to the same medications that you are. I usually recommend for my patients ... | |
| how many roots | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: How many roots are there per tooth in the top of Ur mouth? A: Penny - Different teeth have differnt numbers of roots. In general, the incisor teeth(the front 4) ... | |
| Filling to abcess? | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: Greetings. I had part of a molar break off, and yesterday, got it filled. When the dentist was ... A: Amanda - Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done to prevent an abscess if the broken part ... | |
| Dentisrty Ethics | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Is a dentist allowed to, by law, refuse to treat a patient on the day of surgery? The patient was in ... A: Denise - Refusal to treat a patient on the day of surgery is possible if the patient has violated ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extracion===numbness | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Left lower wisdom tooth extracted Oct 9, presently Oct 13, numbness of chin and half of lower lip ... A: Deanna- At 5 days post surgery, it is impossible to determine if te numbness you feel will be ... | |
| Buccal exostosis | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Teig Today I had my 6 month checkup and cleaning . My dentist told me that my bony bump is getting ... A: Chris - the bony bumps you feel, called tori, during the period of alteration of size can produce ... | |
| Wisdom tooth removal? | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: About 5 days ago, I had my wisdom teeth removed. I find it difficult to open my mouth. Also, my chin ... A: Lauren - Spasms of the jaw muscles is not uncommon after wisdom teeth removal. The jaw muscles ... | |
| partial lower lip numbness after oral surgery | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I had skin graft about five weeks ago, for the front bottom tooth to cover the exposed root. It did ... A: Lana - It is a little difficult without me being there during your surgery to be sure, but it ... | |
| Dressing/Packing Dry Socket After Wisdom Teeth Removal | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I had 3 wisdom teeth removed on October 1st - only one was impacted. I suffered in pain all weekend ... A: Christine - Just so you know, smokers do get dry sockets more often, but many patients get it and ... | |
| abnormal lump inside cheek | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: i am 18 yrs old...i had my 4 wisdom teeth extracted at the beginning of september in Colombia, i had ... A: Brigitte - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to tell you what is going on without ... | |
| bone fragment pre wisdom tooth extraction | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: About 2 months ago I started suffering from a sore on the inside back lower jaw behind my back ... A: Dan - Without examining the area I cannot be totally sure, but when there is an abrasion on thin ... | |
| Dressing/Packing Dry Socket After Wisdom Teeth Removal | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I had 3 wisdom teeth removed on October 1st - only one was impacted. I suffered in pain all weekend ... A: Christine - Do not use the eugenol. It can burn the area of the socket. You should try to keep ... | |
| Facial change with tooh extractions | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a 41 year old female in braces for nearly a year. In august they decided to extract 3 ... A: Toni - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you, but teeth are like a foundation of a ... | |
| Occlusion | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I developed an infection with facial swelling 2 months ago, had a premolar extracted, and was ... A: Kate - Of course I cannot be sure, but you should probably get either an appointment with a board ... | |
| infection following wisdom teeth extraction | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: Teig, My son (24) had a complicated extraction of his left lower wisdom tooth, which has partially ... A: Eugenia - I cannot be totally sure without examining your son, but the symptoms you describe happens ... | |
| My extraction | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I had number 15 extracted this pass Tuesday. Now that I can open my jaw a bit and feel around it ... A: Matthew - Going back to the dentist and having him xray the area, then deciding if he can remove the ... | |
| My extraction | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I had number 15 extracted this pass Tuesday. Now that I can open my jaw a bit and feel around it ... A: Matthew - You need to have that piece of tooth removed as soon as possible. If there is any ... | |
| Fibroma, right outer mandible | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: In early August I noticed a bump the size of a large pea on my outer, lower jaw, below my teeth, ... A: Jennifer - I fully agree with you. The removal of a lesion, like you describe, should be a ... | |
| dry socket treatment | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I had a tooth extracted one week ago and a temporary bridge placed. I have developed dry socket ... A: Lin - First of all, are you really sure you have developed a dry socket? Only an examination by a ... | |
| tooth extraction and heart disease | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have several teeth that need to be extracted due to decay and bone loss. A few months ago one ... A: Kathy - You are correct in thinking that infected teeth can accentuate heart disease. Removing the ... | |
| help me with this endodontist please! | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: how are you today, I hope well!! Glad to have allexperts because right now, I do not know what to ... A: Gertie - Unfortunately, you have definitely been abused by a dishonest dentist. The dentist must ... | |
| tooth extraction and heart disease | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have several teeth that need to be extracted due to decay and bone loss. A few months ago one ... A: Kathy - You are totally correct in saying that there are local anesthetic medications, without ... | |
| ceramic full upper prothesis | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: right now I have in my upper mouth, a acrylic overdenture for 2 years over my implants. It is ... A: Karen - As with all dentures, they have a life span, but that span is not necessarily a short time. ... | |
| Tooth extraction | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I had my lower back tooth extracted on Friday.The dentist said it was infected. Today is day #5 & I ... A: Melissa - You have no choice. The rinsing with warm salt water is a good idea for about 5 minutes ... | |
| Infection in jaw after root canal, extraction and 6 courses of antibiotics...help! | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I am a 36 year old female. I had been feeling low energy for sometime and about 2 months ago, I had ... A: Jody - What you are enduring is unfortunately caused by not establishing drainage early. The ... | |
| post-extraction hemorrhage | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: what are the causes of persistant post-extraction hemorrhage? A: Maryam - Post-extraction bleeding is usually caused from small blood vessels, within the socket to ... | |
| ceramic full upper prothesis | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: right now I have in my upper mouth, a acrylic overdenture for 2 years over my implants. It is ... A: Karen - Not being able to examine you or seeing your xrays I cannot be sure, but usually the number ... | |
| Swelling since Root canal | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I had root canal done 7 months ago due to an abscess. I had some swelling inside my cheek ... A: Cathy - I hate to say this, but I think both the dentist and endodontist were wrong in their ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: My upper wisdom teeth have come in for the most part, but the one still hurts me a lot. It is ... A: Riann - Of course without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but the pain you are having is ... | |
| how long to tell if exposure was effective | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My son is 14 years, 10 months. He had a second molar that was primary retained so the ortho wanted ... A: G - I would need to see xrays of your sons mouth to be sure, but removing wisdom teeth early is ... | |
| inflamed nerves, neuropathy | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: can an abscessed tooth cause neuropathy? ANSWER: Charles - It is not common for an abscessed ... A: Charles - Even though the nerve within the tooth is removed during the root canal treatment, it is ... | |
| Bone Grafting | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: Teig, I had a sliding genioplasty several years ago, and the bone hasn't filled in where the ... A: Doug - A bone graft can be made to recontour the area, but the type of grafting material used by a ... | |
| fibroma | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently had an ulcer removed from the palate portion of roof of my mouth. It was diagnozed as a ... A: Mary - After 4 weeks the area should have healed. I don't know, but it is possible that the poor ... | |
| synthetic bone grafts | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I will be having 3 upper left teeth extracted and will be getting a partial. Same on the ... A: Tom - Of course you know I cannot be sure, but it is not a common treatment for a graft to be placed ... | |
| inflamed nerves, neuropathy | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: can an abscessed tooth cause neuropathy? A: Charles - It is not common for an abscessed tooth to cause neuropathy, but it does occasionally ... | |
| very VERY strange oral herpes complication. | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a 35 yr old male. I came down with primary Herpetic stomatitis almost a year ago. I had high ... A: Mark - I have seen quite a few cases of herpes simplex neuralgia in my practice over the 30 years I ... | |
| Eye Teeth | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed at 13 then braces to move the eye teeth down. My teeth are large and ... A: Kristina - First of all, tooth position does not affect the sinus. Of course, without examing you ... | |
| very VERY strange oral herpes complication. | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a 35 yr old male. I came down with primary Herpetic stomatitis almost a year ago. I had high ... A: Mark - Neuralgia from Herpes is not uncommon. During the quiet phase, when there are no ulcers or ... | |
| Deep bite- root canal | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have deep bite problem - upper front teeth cover lower front. this causes the lower teeth to hurt ... A: Bala - If you truly have a deep overbite, it is usually caused by an overgrowth of the upper jaw ... | |
| very VERY strange oral herpes complication. | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I am a 35 yr old male. I came down with primary Herpetic stomatitis almost a year ago. I had high ... A: Mark - First of all, herpetic gingivitis is a fairly common problem after the initial episode. I ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal-Bone Chip | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: After much reluctance, I had all four of my impacted wisdom teeth removed five days ago. The first ... A: Kahlil - The irregular bone causing the symptoms you describe needs to be smoothed. If not ... | |
| Cosmetic problem resulting from common dental procedure | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: After I had a "deep cleaning" (scaling and root planning) with multiple shots of zylocaine spread ... A: Dee - I just don't know. I have never heard of a permanent change in the lip, unless the dentist ... | |
| bone generation for dental implants | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been researching bone grafting for the placement of dental implants, and have come across a ... A: Jennifer - An onlay graft, usually is not used to widen the bone. To widen it, usually the jaw is ... | |
| Anesthesia during Root Canal | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Teig. Is it possible to be put to sleep during a root canal? I had a root canal (2 on the same day ... A: Lisa - I think what you mean by saying that the root canal will be finished by going through the ... | |
| Bi-Max Surgery | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I had a bi-maxillary facial osteotmy 2 years ago, top and bottom. The operation did not go great, as ... A: Tristan - With the improper alignment of the upper to lower jaw, your upper teeth are not in ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction problem | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I had my lower left wisdom tooth (impacted) removed about 5 weeks ago. It bothered me to bite down ... A: P - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is exactly going on, but from your description ... | |
| incisive papilla | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: i came across a patiet with maxillary protrusion whose maxillary incisors are extracted. the ... A: Dr. Sangeetha - Of course a maxillary osteotomy to elevate the anterior maxilla would be an ideal ... | |
| absessed tooth | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I went to the dentist yesterday w/ an absessed tooth and a fair amount of swelling. I was given 2 ... A: Rosemarie - Antibiotics do not eliminate the infection, but only helps to contain it. Your dentist ... | |
| pain after root canal treatment | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My doctor is doing root canal treatment on my top left molar 6th.while doing the treatment as he was ... A: Sabyasachi - It is a little difficult for me to tell you exactly what is going on, but either the ... | |
| post op wisdom extraction, 7 months | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I've had a small operation on February 2009 to extract my lower right wisdom tooth. It was quite ... A: Handy - What you are experiencing is not directly blood pressure related. When there is excessive ... | |
| Can surgery solve gum irritation from veneers | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: Teig, It seems I am sensitive to having veneers with margins placed under my gums (1 to 2 mm). I ... A: Jes - It is definitely true that crowns do sit below the gum line like the veneers. The main ... | |
| re: muscle spasm after impacted wisdom teeth removed | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: Teig, I just wanted to say that your answer to Amanda's question was excellent. I am having a ... A: Rehana - It is obvious that your dentist does not know what to do. You should not be having an ... | |
| Can surgery solve gum irritation from veneers | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Teig, It seems I am sensitive to having veneers with margins placed under my gums (1 to 2 mm). I ... A: Jessie - Your problem is not a simple cure. I have never seen anyone have a reaction to the veneer ... | |
| abscessed teeth | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking clindamycin 300MG since the 18th and I feel no difference and the swelling ... A: Rene - Antibiotics alone, cannot remove infection in a dental situation. The source of the ... | |
| bone generation for dental implants | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been researching bone grafting for the placement of dental implants, and have come across a ... A: Jennifer - The use of distraction osteogenesis is for the reshaping of bone via a sectioning the ... | |
| painfully scared! | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I am in severe pain and have been for a week now (waiting on a dentist appointment) my teeth has ... A: Antoinette - I hate to tell you this, but it sounds like you have a combination of problems. I ... | |
| Front tooth extraction | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently had my front left tooth extracted. My question is: It seems to be healing alright but ... A: Shawna - From the appearance of the extraction site in your picture, it looks like the dentist was a ... | |
| possible bone infection | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: A (bad)tooth with abcess had a degenerated nerve which was removed and cleared. When the abcess ... A: Joanna - You definitely need a second opinion. Seeing the oral and maxillofacial surgeon would ... | |
| Intense problem with tooth #13 or 4 | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: In 2004 I had a crown put on #13 or #4 premolar. It was a narrow tooth and there was always a space ... A: Joyce - I hate to tell you this, but what your dentist created by enlarging the tooth, created a ... | |
| question | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: By orthodontist say I have to take out four teeth for continuing my braces procedure, I just want to ... A: Nguyen - The removal of 4 teeth for orthodontics, usually means that the teeth needing removal are ... | |
| do x-rays shows even when a little bit enamel erosion takes place | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have pain in one of my tooth at upperside of left of my mouth. When i touched the gum above that ... A: Karthika - I don't understand what you meam by getting vibrations. I have never heard that ... | |
| Tooth Extraction in Child | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My son fell and banged his front tooth. They took an xray and there is root resorption so they want ... A: Shelly - The change in his speech might occur, but it will go away once the teeth erupt. The teeth ... | |
| severe occlusal problem following extraction | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Teig, I am experiencing severe pain and major problems with my occlusion after a particularly ... A: Jane - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you, but your description of what is happening ... | |
| do x-rays shows even when a little bit enamel erosion takes place | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have pain in one of my tooth at upperside of left of my mouth. When i touched the gum above that ... A: Karthika - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to be sure what is going on, but when a tooth ... | |
| Tooth Extraction in Child | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: My son fell and banged his front tooth. They took an xray and there is root resorption so they want ... A: Shelly - Let my try to reassure you that the inhalation anesthesia used in a young child is very ... | |
| Root Canal after maxofacial surgery | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Teig: I selected you for my questions, because you have experience with the maxillofacial. I ... A: Kathy - It is a little difficult for me to be sure, but it sounds like the root canal treatment ... | |
| Extraction and after effects | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: We have some query regarding my wife’s dental treatment. History: My wife is 30, and already had 3 ... A: Rahul - Of course, it is a little difficult for me to be sure, but it is not unusual to develop ... | |
| pain after temporary bridge | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I had an extraction and then just last week a temporary bridge put in with two crowns (back upper ... A: Marie - It is not good that you have this problem. it could be an infection or an inflammation, ... | |
| oral/sinus problems | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm a healthy 24 year old. I had my upper right tooth extracted. While i was healing i notice when i ... A: Amy - Of course, without examining you it it a little tough for me to be sure, but the opening into ... | |
| tooth broken off at gumline | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Several years ago I had a root canal. The tooth then lasted about 15 yrs and then broke off at the ... A: Kim - If you want the root tips removed ith the least amount of trauma, you should see a board ... | |
| bridge replacement | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a gold bridge in my upper molars that was installed about 40 years ago. My dentist told me ... A: Amilcare - The removal of the bridge and the root canals can be done by a qualified general dentist. ... | |
| tmd | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: i have had tmd for over 20 years, at 40, i finally have braces, and found a tmj surgeon who ... A: Heidi - It is a little tough for me to tell you what could be done to stop your pain without fully ... | |
| Jaw Surgery | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to expand the upper and lower jaws over 15mm on each jaw using sarpe / msdo ... A: Victor - I wish I could give you an idea of how long it might take. You really need to be examined ... | |
| Root tip extraction | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old son fell yesterday and one of his front teeth fell (F) I took him to the pediatric ... A: Adriana - Removing the root tip is usually recommended to prevent a problem with the permanent ... | |
| dental implants bone grafting improving soft tissue | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: This is a after picture of my face, I can email a before picture, but could only upload one on the ... A: Jennifer - In my other response, I suggested that you see a board certified oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| dental implants bone grafting improving soft tissue | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: "I had three pre molars extracted for orthodontics 2 ontop and 1 below, to fix a class 2 overjet and ... A: Jennifer - It is a little difficult for me to tell, without examining you, if the movement of the ... | |
| severe pain in jaw/ear after dental procedure | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: About 1 1/2 weeks ago, I was having #30 crown replaced becuase I had been experiencing cold ... A: Melissa - I wish I could tell you what is going on, but with the initial symptoms due to cold ... | |
| Jaw Surgery | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to expand the upper and lower jaws over 15mm on each jaw using sarpe / msdo ... A: Victor - I have never seen the placement of implants into the widened space created. I think, ... | |
| abcess after tooth extraction | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: First a little history. I was very sick for 2 years. Myleft cheek would hurt constantly. I had cat ... A: Lisa - Theresa there are many surgeons in Lansing, but there are also in another large city, ... | |
| Bone graft | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I need a bone graft for an implant. I have been on fosamax d 70mg/5600 iu for 5 years is it too ... A: Christina - I don't think any doctor knows if you will have a problem. It is definitely true that ... | |
| Braces & Jaw Surgery | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I had braces for many years as a kid. I started when I was 7 with a palate expander and then we ... A: Elizabeth - There are two main reasons that orthognathic surgery (jaw repositioning or ... | |
| Prolonged numbness | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I had four wisdom teeth extracted 3 weeks ago and my chin and lip are still numb,and I sometimes ... A: LeTisa - Lyrica is a potent medication for pain, but there are otheres that do not have as many ... | |
| abcess after tooth extraction | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: First a little history. I was very sick for 2 years. Myleft cheek would hurt constantly. I had cat ... A: Lisa - You definitely need to see a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon to examine you. ... | |
| abcess after tooth extraction | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: First a little history. I was very sick for 2 years. Myleft cheek would hurt constantly. I had cat ... A: Lisa - You don't say where the swelling is. If it is at the area of the extraction, there may ... | |
| Prolonged numbness | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I had four wisdom teeth extracted 3 weeks ago and my chin and lip are still numb,and I sometimes ... A: LeTisa - I need a little more information from you. You say that in addition to the numbness, you ... | |
| displaced meniscus question | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a displaced meniscus due to deterioration of the condyle from arthritis. Would it require ... A: Charlotte - My suggestion if for you to see the oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is chairman and ... | |
| toothache! | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: i really need help well i dont remember when my tooth in the back broke or i dont cracked i dont ... A: Maria - First of all, yes you need to see a dentist. With a piece of the tooth breaking off, the ... | |
| Crown | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: my dentist is suggesting that I have a crown put on my back bottom molar. It's got a lot of filling ... A: Mike - If the tooth does, in fact, have micro-fractures, they can be a source of leakage of saliva ... | |
| internal scar tissue | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I had a mucocele removed about 3 weeks ago. There's still some scar tissue which makes my lip look ... A: Anne - First of all, steroid injections, at this stage of healing, might create more problems. The ... | |
| displaced meniscus and infection question | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a displaced meniscus due to deterioration of the condyle from arthritis. Would it require ... A: Charlotte - With an actual displaced menicus, any oral appliance used will have minimal effect on ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction site | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed 6 days ago, all 4 were impacted. My bottom right tooth was more ... A: Heather - It is a little tough, without examining you, to tell you what the "white stuff" is, but ... | |
| Swelling and pain six days after wisdom teeth extraction | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Six days ago, I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted. For the most part, I've experienced only ... A: Liz - It is a little difficult for me to be sure that an answer is totally accurate. With the ... | |
| wisdom extraction | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a 30 year olf female who one week ago tomorrow had my 4 wisdoms extracted. the left side was ... A: Shirley - Without examining you, it is a little tough for me to tell you if the numbness will be ... | |
| uneven smile droopy lip after dental work | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I had two cerec crowns placed on two upper jaw teeth, yesterday. The anesthesia kept the upper left ... A: Joy - I cannot be totally sure, but often after a long activing local anesthesis, like you had, the ... | |
| Did my blood clot fall out? | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I got my upper left wisdom tooth removed yesterday (24 hours ago). There was literally no pain at ... A: Sue - Blood clots in sockets after the extractions are quite variable in appearance. Usually minor ... | |
| white spots faded into bottom gums. | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I've got these white spots that have been on my bottom gum for about a week now. I've started to ... A: Derek - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is actually going on. Saying that, you ... | |
| Root canal/crown lengthening or extraction/implant? | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I went today to my dentist to get a filling in a bottom molar, next to my wisdom tooth (tooth #18) ... A: Joyce - Depending on the extent of decay, the tooth may be able to be saved. I am assuming that ... | |
| progression of cavity toothache | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I currently have 3 small/medium sized cavity on my left side. Usually the left side hurt when I ate ... A: CJ - I fully understand your discomfort with what you are dealing with. I don't like the ... | |
| remove gold from teeth | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a few loose teeth ( not in mouth) that have gold crowns and fillings. i am looking for a way ... A: Isaac - For you to remove the gold from the teeth, the best way for you to do it is by actually ... | |
| retreat RCT/poss. root fracture | 9/7/2009 |