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Subject	Date Asked	Expert
6 year old	3/30/2005	Debbie
Q: My six year old doesn't like brushing and I was wondering if you can provide any practical tips for ... A: 6 year olds are tough - they can be tought until they are 12 years old too! Some boys just don't ...
Fibroma	3/30/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I am a 53 year old male with a fibroma on my lower lip (about the size of a pencil eraser; 3 ... A: Perhaps the one most important reason to remove a presumptive fibroma is that the diagnosis is in ...
Wisdom teeth and jaw problems	3/30/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: I had my wisdom teeth taken out 5 day ago. Is it normal to still have problems opening my mouth as ... A: Amber - Stiffness in the jaw after wisdom tooth removal can last up to 10 days after the ...
Fibroma	3/30/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: I am a 53 year old male with a fibroma on my lower lip (about the size of a pencil eraser; 3 ... A: David - Reocurrance of a fibrom in the same area indicates that either the source of the fibrom has ...
Front teeth being replaced	3/29/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: My fiance has damaged both his front teeth in Rugby over 12 yrs ago. He did have a plate twice but ... A: The decision whether the use of braces or some type of orthodontic appliance is appropriate will ...
root canals	3/28/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: 1/ I wanted to know which dental doctors are "authorized" to do root canals. I need a little help ... A: Sounds like you're going through it! No fun to have sore teeth and concerns about your bridge ...
bone graft	3/27/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: he says that when he feels my front and back gums he can feel the roots of my teeth. so i guess it ... A: Jackie - this is the periodontal problem that I described as fairly straight forward. The main ...
bone graft	3/26/2005	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: he says that i dont have enough bone area or mass there. i wanted to know how does this bone graft ... A: Jackie, You've asked some excellent questions, none of which I can possibly answer. There are ...
bone graft	3/26/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: therefore he says that i will have to have a bone graft done to put more bone into these areas. what ... A: Jackie - I am not quite sure what areas the orthodontist is speaking of. If by adding bone, he is ...
Molar extracted	3/26/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: I'd been having trouble during a root canal, the tooth kept bleeding and getting infected. After a ... A: Clare - I have no idea why any tooth should take more than a few minutes to extract. I hope that ...
Tooth Pain in a 3 1/2 year old	3/25/2005	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: My daughter will be 4 in May. She is just getting over the flu, and the past few days has been ... A: Some viruses can cause oral sores and irritation resulting in pain. Of course I can't make that ...
gum/teeth problem - pain	3/24/2005	Debbie
Q: Pain in Back Teeth, Left side, Upper and Lower For the past two and a half years I have been ... A: My first impression was that you may be grinding your teeth - even before I read that you sometimes ...
Root Canal	3/24/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: What exactly IS root canal treatment ? It sounds painful, the sort of thing where you're left eating ... A: Well, you ask a good question....hopefully I have a good answer....S... Root canals really have ...
do i need a root canal?	3/24/2005	Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD
Q: Liewehr: I am 28 yrs old and have one partially erupted wisdom teeth on my right side of the mouth. ... A: Unfortunately it is impossible for me to answer your question as to whether you do or do not need a ...
gums	3/23/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: I went to my dentist 2 weeks ago for a cleaning. All was well and nothing had changed (except I am ... A: Edie, I do not think I can make the call as to what is going on here without looking at you in ...
root canal requirement?	3/23/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Bornfeld: I am 28 yrs old and have one partially erupted wisdom teeth on my right side of the ... A: Your dentist was perhaps a bit presumptuous when he concluded that you would need a root canal ...
Teeth and Gums - Holistic Therapies?	3/22/2005	Debbie
Q: I'm a 52 year old man with advanced periodontal disease, feeling rather hopeless about the future of ... A: The best thing to do would be to quit smoking as this advances perio disease quickly. The only ...
Wisdom Teeth	3/21/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: After years of my dentist bugging me to see an Oral Surgeon about my wisdom teeth, I finally went. ... A: Anthony - I can only surmise from your dentist's suggestion to see and oral surgeon, he is ...
Root Canal Filling on Previously Crowned Teeth	3/20/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: Dr. Backlund- You've answered my questions before, and as always, I am very grateful. Thank you. ... A: R., Glad to hear from you again and it sounds like your treatment is progressing nicely....S. ...
Deep Groove on Chewing Surface	3/20/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I recently started seeing a new dentist who I think I really like (however I am not sure how the ... A: Aside from the basic considerations used when filling a tooth, dentists can optionally add a bit of ...
deep chewing surface	3/20/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: I just went to a new dentist, who i really like. As far as I can tell, she is good (however, I am ... A: Angela, Lots of questions to answer here. So here goes: 1) Deep chewing surface in new filling: this ...
front permamant tooth on a 6 year old crooked	3/18/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: I noticed one of my daughters teeth(6 years old) in the front looks like its growing in crooked.even ... A: Jennifer, Getting bumped like that should not have any effect on how a tooth grows in. It sounds ...
Info please, about Sedation Dentistry vs heart issues	3/18/2005	Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S.
Q: Scherr, First of all, I'd like to thank you VERY much, for offering free, expert advice. Here is ... A: LS, There are many people like you who have ignored their dental health because of fear. ...
tooth side cavities	3/18/2005	Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot
Q: I just noticed that I have some big cavities at the botton front side of some of my back teeth. It ... A: Please visit: http://www.dentistry.com/aesthetic_dental_center.asp In trained hands, nitrous oxide ...
tooth side cavities	3/18/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I just noticed that I have some big cavities at the botton front side of some of my back teeth. It ... A: Tooth decay is managed in several different ways, depending on its location, extent, depth, and the ...
Advice please	3/17/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: could i need stronger antibiotics as the pain seems to be getting worse? do u not think its a big ... A: That's a tough one....it is always best to get these things fixed ASAP, but in the real world, money ...
Help	3/17/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I am so scared of the dentists so was dreading an appointment i had made for a root filling on one ... A: Optimally, you would not wait until August to attend to this treatment. Although there is no doubt ...
Help	3/17/2005	Debbie
Q: I am so scared of the dentists so was dreading an appointment i had made for a root filling on one ... A: I don't think you need put to sleep for this - if you were OK in getting numb for the root canal - ...
Advice please	3/17/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: I am so scared of the dentists so was dreading an appointment i had made for a root filling on one ... A: WOW...sounds like you have a lot of things going on...no wonder you are concerned. I'll try to help, ...
Denture lining	3/16/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: My husband needs his dentures relined. We are very low income and Medicare and Medicaid doesn't pay ... A: I do not know that material. I just know that it might be tough for you to reline your own denture. ...
Bad taste 24/7!	3/15/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I will try to be brief. My dentist and endodontist have exhausted efforts to figure out what my ... A: Stausbaugh, My answer must necessarily be speculative, given the failure of your doctors to arrive ...
Bad Taste all the time!	3/15/2005	Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S.
Q: I will try to be brief. My dentist and endodontist have exhausted efforts to figure out what my ... A: Pamela, I am sorry to hear about your situation. Sinus drainage from the gum line is very ...
apicoectomy	3/15/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: I had an apicoectomy on an upper left 1 tooth 11 months ago. I now have swelling and tightness when ... A: Melanie - I have found that failing apicoectomies are usually due to either a failure to attain a ...
Interested in Dental Hygienist	3/14/2005	Debbie
Q: Debbie, I just graduated from high school and I'm considering taking a 2 year course in Dental ... A: The salary and job availabilty are good - not great. You will probably be working in a private ...
filling chips when flossing	3/14/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: Why does a filling chip when flossing--filled approximately 2-1/2 years ago? Answer - Dear ... A: I am not a dentist-rater. As I do not have all the facts surroounding your case, I would not render ...
it still hurts!	3/13/2005	Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot
Q: I got my wisdom teeth extracted (plus one) last Friday, the 4th, and I'm still popping advil pills ... A: You should be comfortable by now. Please consult the dentist or oral surgeon who removed the teeth ...
Dear Dr. Wissot, In May...	3/11/2005	Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot
Q: Wissot, In May I will recover my upper implants (eight), and I have my own four upper teeth left. I ... A: You'll have to address the dentist or prosthodontist proposing the treatment plan. A year is a long ...
root canal	3/11/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: How are you, Dr. Backlund, I wanted to ask your opinion if that is normal to have an inconvinience ... A: If I calculate correctly, it's been about 2 weeks since the root canal was finished. It is not ...
root canal	3/11/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: How are you, Dr. Dalin, I wanted to ask your opinion if that is normal to have an inconvinience (a ... A: Vlad, Sometimes they flare up. You may need an antibiotic to help the healing process along. Call ...
numbness	3/10/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I had 3 wisdom teeth taken out 3hours ago, now my question is why is one side of my face still ... A: Hopefully, the problem will have resolved on its own by the time you read this reply. The depth and ...

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Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired

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Expertise

I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and I am available to answer questions related to tooth extractions, implant insertion, facial recontruction, facial and oral tumor removal, TMJ dysfunction and various successful treatments, including surgery if all else fails, and occlusal discrepancy requiring orthognathic or jaw surgery.

Experience

Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicine for over 20 years. Assistant Clincal Professor and State University School of Dentistry.

Organizations
American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Education/Credentials
BA -University of Connecticut DMD - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

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

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