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Subject	Date Asked	Expert
supernumerary	5/18/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: My son will be 8 on 7-4-05. He got his baby teeth very late and finally just lost his 2 bottom ... A: Treena, As far as timing on this goes, make an appointment with an orthodontist. I usually leave the ...
whitening	5/16/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: Last week I went to get 'zoomed' and lasted only 3 min. because my teeth are so sensitive. My ... A: Cheryl, There are no absolute answers here. There is merley trial and error. Try one way and see if ...
pain, cracked tooth, root canal	5/16/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: I've had a molar with an old and fairly large filling that caused pain on and off for nearly 3 years ... A: If you're not dental savy, you certainly have a lot of common sense!! You ask excellant questions ...
whitening	5/16/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Last week I went to get 'zoomed' and lasted only 3 min. because my teeth are so sensitive. My ... A: Although there is no reason why you could not receive local or general anesthesia during the ...
whitening	5/16/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: Last week I went to get 'zoomed' and lasted only 3 min. because my teeth are so sensitive. My ... A: Cheryl, I would look into conventional mouthguard bleaching. You can vary the concentration of ...
My Dentist (not sure if he...	5/15/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: My Dentist (not sure if he is an actual Endodontist or what the difference is?) said my tooth is ... A: Sorry to hear your bad news.....but the good news is, these root canals on front teeth usually go ...
info on the career of dentistry	5/14/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: What it your basic schedule look like daily? What are the requirements you need to be a dentist? How ... A: Here are answers to your questions: Schedule look like: it varies from day to day. as a general ...
Which toothpaste to use.	5/13/2005	Debbie
Q: I wondered if you could help me. I am a sufferer of gum disease, and visit my dentist every 3 months ... A: It is the action of the bristles of the brush that clean your teeth - not the actual toothpaste. If ...
wisdom teeth	5/11/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: How can you tell if your wisdom teeth is bothering you? I and 36 and have all four my wisdom teeth ... A: Helen - Neither you or your dentist can sometimes tell if an impacted wisdom tooth is the culprit ...
Mouth Sores	5/9/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: I really appreicate you taking my question. I have a white cakey foam with mouth sores that ... A: Cornell - It is, of courses, difficult to fully diagnose your situation from your description, but ...
Mouth Sores	5/9/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I really appreicate you taking my question. I have a white cakey foam with mouth sores that ... A: Jones, There are any of a number of clinical conditions that can present in a manner similar to ...
crown / pregnancy	5/9/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I had a crown that needed to be replaced, there was a small gap at my gumline and there was quite a ... A: First, let me convey the general convention that most non-emergency dental treatment is deferred ...
swollen gland/sore throat/swollen gum	5/8/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: Before I go to a dentist or doctor I would like to have your opinion on this: The right side of my ... A: Audrey - It is difficult to say what is going on from your descriptions. You may have a wisdom ...
i want to know about your...	5/7/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: i want to know about your career what do you have to do at patients is ti stressful i am a student ... A: Dentistry is a great profession. You can be your own boss and therefore control your own destiny. ...
tooth pain	5/5/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: my baby hit my front tooth with his head 14 months old. that time i got little bit blood from gum. ... A: WOW...sorry to hear about your accident. Unfortunately, it is very hard for me to diagnosis ...
Root Canal	5/4/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: While going out to dinner with my wife, I had terrible pain in my left jaw. Woke up at 2 AM with the ... A: I will be glad to offer an opinion, although I would point out from the outset that an opinion is by ...
Root Canal	5/4/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: While going out to dinner with my wife, I had terrible pain in my left jaw. Woke up at 2 AM with the ... A: Dan - I would finish the root canal with the doctor that opened the tooth to relieve pressure and ...
Root Canal	5/4/2005	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: Myerson, While going out to dinner with my wife, I had terrible pain in my left jaw. Woke up at 2 ... A: Root canal treatment is often performed by a general dentist. There are some exceptional and more ...
Root Canal	5/4/2005	Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD
Q: While going out to dinner with my wife, I had terrible pain in my left jaw. Woke up at 2 AM with the ... A: It would really be impossible for me to evaluate your dentist without any further information. He is ...
poli-grip	5/4/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Is there an easy way to remove the poli-grip from your gums at the end of the day when you remove ... A: Cunningham, I'm sorry to report that there is no particular way to make the job easier. It is best ...
Chilren's Dentistry	5/2/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: My son is 5 years old and had his top four front teeth surgically removed on 4/26/2003. How long ... A: Pamela, This can vary from child to child. Some boys do not lose baby front teeth until age 8 or so. ...
Infiltration Injection for lower molar crown	4/29/2005	Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S.
Q: 3 years ago I had a filling replaced on a lower right molar. No extraordinary experience until the ... A: JM, I am sorry to hear of your dilemma. There is a tiny risk of nerve damage with lower jaw ...
is deep clean could cause teeth loose	4/28/2005	Stephen J. Moss
Q: Stephen, my doctor said i need a deep clean but i am worried this will cause my teeth loose? Do you ... A: a deep clean generally refers to the idea that the cleaning instruments just go slightly below the ...
Bad experience with novacaine	4/28/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: I am having a root canal and last time i went to the dentist i screamed with pain because i felt ... A: If you are feeling pain, even a small amount, your dentist should be able to eliminate it with more ...
bleaching	4/28/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: after taking out my braces, i went to a dentist to bleach my teeth(laser bleach), he didnt do it but ... A: Some of your questions require that I examine your mouth in person, which is something this forum ...
pimple like bumps on tounge	4/27/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: i have painful pimple like bumps on my tounge and wonder what they are? A: Brian - of course I cannot be sure without examining you, but it is not uncommon for the taste buds ...
Bitter taste in mouth	4/26/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Hope you can help. 3months ago I had a large amalgam filling on one of my premolars. I had a ... A: Assuming your assessment is correct, the best course of action is to wait. All fillings eventually ...
Root Canal	4/25/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: Recently my nerve in my front tooth died and the tooth color has changed. My dentist want me to see ... A: The easy part of your question is "what happens"? When you do a root canal, the dentist numbs the ...
Bitter taste in mouth	4/25/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Hope you can help. 3months ago I had a large amalgam filling on one of my premolars. I had a ... A: Unfortunately, I can only speculate on the basis for your complaint. There may be one underlying ...
pull a tooth?	4/24/2005	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: My son is 6 and has all of his teeth. The bottom tooth is practically falling out. I took him to ... A: Your dentist is correct. You can let the tooth fall out on its own. If your child wants, he can ...
reabsorbtion	4/24/2005	Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
Q: I had to have a re treatment on a old root canal.But after trying, the Endontist sent me to an Oral ... A: WOW...sounds like you have had your problems with dentistry. While I can't REALLY help without an ...
Burning Mouth	4/23/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: Can you please tell me what causes inflammation in ones mouth? As you are aware, I do have anxiety ... A: Tara - The cause for inflammations in the mouth is a multifaceted sword. Any noxious element ...
braces	4/23/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: My son is 22, and has had braces for 8 months to correct an overbite. I checked his bite today and ... A: No, neither you, your son, nor his orthodontist are nuts. As the orthodontist moves teeth, they go ...
Gum discoloration on eye teeth where bridge is connected/some gum disease?	4/23/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: I have had a rather large top brige for over 6 years. The tops of my gums on my eye teeth where the ... A: It appears you need treatment for your gum disease. And I recommend you stop flossing until you get ...
orthodontia	4/23/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: My son is 22 and has had braces for about 8 months. One problem is an overbite. However, today ... A: Normally you would think this would have been corrected. When you check the bite, you have to make ...
orthodontia	4/22/2005	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: My son is 22 and has had braces for about 8 months. One problem is an overbite. However, today ... A: So, you've noticed a sudden change from an overbite to and underbite. There are three ways that an ...
Appropriateness of Dental Care	4/21/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Dr. Bornfeld- Hello. I want to say first that I have great respect for dentists and their ... A: Despite the subject matter, your question is more in the realm of behavioral science, ethics, and ...
possible missing tooth	4/21/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I have 9 month old baby who has a cyst/skin tag on her upper left gum ( this is what her doctor ... A: Durkin, It is indeed possible that your daughter does have some type of tooth-related cyst. This ...
Wisdom tooth pain	4/21/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: I have some questions about my wisdom tooth. It is my upper right wisdom tooth, and is fully ... A: Tracey - what you are experiencing is one of the main reasons that wisdom teeth are often ...
Stains	4/21/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: Wissot- I am 35 yr old male with very good teeth and healthy gums. I had a check up today and ... A: First, you got Dr. Finnk rather than Dr. Wissot. But I will answer your questions anyway. ...

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Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired

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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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