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| Subject | Date Asked |
| swimming after dental implant | 2/11/2012 |
| Q: I had a 2-5 maxillary premolar dental implant placed 10 days ago which required some extra sinus ... A: AJ - If a sinus lift surgery was performed to facilitate the placement of the implants, you should ... | |
| granulation tissue | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: I did an implant 1 year ago. Six months later after getting my teeth cleaned my dental hygienist ... A: Mary - Your dentist is incorrect in cutting away the tissue with a laser. The cause of the tissue ... | |
| Hospital neglect? | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: For last few years Ive had a reoccuring lump on my palete. 6 month ago i went to my GP and he ... A: Jen - What you have endured is absolutely wrong. If your dentist fabricated a denture, to prepare ... | |
| Wisdom tooth pain | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I have an impacted wisdom tooth on my lower right side. I'm already scheduled for an extraction, ... A: Keith - It is a little difficult for me to be sure, but the inflammation associated with the wisdom ... | |
| Failed root canal | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I am fanatical about caring for my teeth and have been complimented on my smile for years. I had a ... A: Ann - Unfortunately, if there is a pulpal fracture, it means that there is a split between the ... | |
| Parotid gland issue | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I am a 39 years old and have had left parotid pain for 5 weeks. I originally thought it was a ... A: Andrea - A mucous plug is not a solid substance that the CT scan could pick up. The plug is just ... | |
| Tmj? | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: About 2 years ago I received a punch during boxing training and felt a pain under my left ear. For a ... A: Mat - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to be sure, but when a ... | |
| Parotid gland issue | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: I am a 39 years old and have had left parotid pain for 5 weeks. I originally thought it was a ... A: Andrea - The fact that there is dilation of the parotid duct usually means that there is some ... | |
| Long term pain after extraction | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: Tw years ago I had a tooth extracted. Since then I have had ongoing pain at the site that spreads ... A: Christie - I wish I could be more definitive as to the cause of the pain. Removing a tooth can ... | |
| Mucocele? | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I have a rubbery lump at the back of my mouth behind my teeth, sort of where my upper and lower jaws ... A: Wade - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to be sure what you have. ... | |
| oroantral comm./fistula? | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Dr. Teig i saw a DDS on the 6th of jan-2012. and was to have my lower right wisodm and molar in ... A: Jerry - I am so sorry to hear about what you have endured at the hands of an obviously incompetent ... | |
| extraction, air in sinus | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Teig I had my number five tooth pulled today, it had two roots, which I guess is not that common. ... A: Craig - I am sorry to hear that you have an opening into the sinus from that extraction socket. ... | |
| My Dad's awful history | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: Teig, My Father is 67 and has had deteriorating health for the past 6-7 years after a very active ... A: Stacey - I am not personally familiar with doctors in the Denver area, but in Denver, at the Denver ... | |
| Tooth extraction | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: Just had a tooth pulled 10 days ago and have pain . I can feel bone spurs coming though my gums . ... A: Sue - You should contact the doctor who did the extraction to evaluate it. In the meantime, you ... | |
| recent oral antral fistula repair | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I had oral surgery just over one month ago to repair an oral antral fistula that presented above ... A: Kathy - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to fully tell you what may ... | |
| Temporary Crown/Pain | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I am a 53 year old male and was prepped for a new crown 2 days ago on my lower right rear molar. I ... A: Tim - Without examining you, it sounds like the tooth's nerve is inflamed. Once a nerve becomes ... | |
| Jaw Surgery | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I'm having lower jaw advancement surgery in two weeks. I have a mild over bite, and I was wondering ... A: Patty - Without examining you and viewing your xrays, I cannot tell you what particular procedure ... | |
| cost of surgery | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: How much does it usually c ost to have a tori removed from roof of mouth, also two extractions from ... A: Mary - this is a very difficult question for me to answer. Different doctors have different fees ... | |
| Swelling, pain, and intermittent tingling after apicoectomy - still present after extraction | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: First of all - many many thanks for taking the time to read this and consider what may going on. A ... A: Orianna - I am a very conservative doctor and do not believe in placing bone grafts in any area of ... | |
| dental implants | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I am looking into getting dental implants. I am missing teeth # 7, 8, 9, 10. I grew up in the ... A: Hermyza - Without directly examining the bone, it is a little difficult to determine the need for ... | |
| Bottom lip frenectomy | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: Most information I have seen concerns frenula connected to the top lip or the tongue. I had a ... A: Ryan - In general frenums of the upper and lower lips are vestigial. Lips are not held close to ... | |
| Pain in Sinus/Jaw area | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I am a 40 yr old female, healthy other than this issue of concern. I have had an ongoing pain in my ... A: Tara - I am personally not sure of the techniques used at the Univ of Cincinnati Medical Center Dept ... | |
| Partial extraction | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed do to a bad pain. Didn't plan it much as it was around the holiday ... A: Dulce - First of all, that root sounds infected and definitely needs removal. SEcondly, the surgeon ... | |
| Wisdom teeth extraction | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted 11 days ago, due to cavities, that would be hard to fill. Pain ... A: Consuelo - Of course, without examining you I cannot be completely sure, but if the clove oil ... | |
| pain afterwards wisdom tooth removal | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I got my two superior wisdom tooth removed 7 days ago (9.01.12). It was quite fast and uncomplicated ... A: Eliecer - I cannot be sure without examining you, but this constant pain can be caused by one of ... | |
| Pain in Sinus/Jaw area | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I am a 40 yr old female, healthy other than this issue of concern. I have had an ongoing pain in my ... A: Tara - I am so sorry to hear about the terrible experiences you have undergone over the past few ... | |
| decay smell in nose from oral surgery | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: If someone had oral surgery and had the normal bad taste draining down in their mouth, is it still ... A: Katie - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the smell you complain of usually ... | |
| oral surgery | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: i have a odontogenic cyst in my gum area doctor wants to remove #3 tooth and remove cyst 1 inch by ... A: Byron - Without seeing an xray of the area it is a little difficult for me to be sure what needs to ... | |
| Wisdoms removed, issues afterwards | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: Inferior alveolar nerve....I believe this is the nerve hit....I am 35 y/o and had my wisdoms out ... A: Susie- First of all, the dentist should have had you sign an "informed consent" form prior to doing ... | |
| upside down permanent tooth | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: My daughter had an oral surgery when she was almost three. There was an abscess on the gum above ... A: Jen - I cannot be sure, from the angle of this xray, if the tooth is an upside down or sideways ... | |
| What happened to me? | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: In June of 2011 an oral/max surgeon removed two implants from my lower mandible and implanted ... A: Anne - Without examining you and seeing xrays of the region I cannot be sure, but since a fracture ... | |
| tori removal | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I have huge tori and have seen many oral surgeons about the possibility of having them removed and ... A: Kim - that is a difficult question for me to answer without examining you. If you get sores, ... | |
| Impacted canine difficulties | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I just had three baby canine teeth removed and had the exposure surgery for them. (two upper teeth ... A: JUstin - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the chain is probably attached to ... | |
| oral surgery | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: i have a odontogenic cyst in my gum area doctor wants to remove #3 tooth and remove cyst 1 inch by ... A: Byron - the main question is how the dentist knows it is an odontogenic cyst without taking a ... | |
| 2 months post op | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I am a 30 yr old female who had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted 2 months ago. I was put under for the ... A: Jen - Your problems and slow healing has nothing to do with your age. A 30 year old heals very ... | |
| Headache after Orthognathic Surgery | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I had Orhognatic surgery done almost three weeks ago. The recovery went well for the first two ... A: Ernest - I don't care if your case is more difficult or less so than others. Closing the patient's ... | |
| Sinus pain after upper wisdom tooth removal | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I had my upper right wisdom tooth pulled a week ago (I'm in my late 30's). A day or two later I ... A: Kate - That definitely does change my perspective. A tooth problem on one side of the mouth cannot ... | |
| Bone graft after extraction of infected tooth needed? | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I was scheduled to have a root canal performed on tooth #31. A crown was to be placed after the root ... A: Sher - If there is an extraction and removal of the infected tissue at the end of the tooth's root, ... | |
| Sinus pain after upper wisdom tooth removal | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I had my upper right wisdom tooth pulled a week ago (I'm in my late 30's). A day or two later I ... A: Kate - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but it sounds like you are suffering from ... | |
| Headache after Orthognathic Surgery | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I had Orhognatic surgery done almost three weeks ago. The recovery went well for the first two ... A: Ernest - It is not uncommon after orthognathic surgery for the jaw muscles to complain about the ... | |
| Bone graft after extraction of infected tooth needed? | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I was scheduled to have a root canal performed on tooth #31. A crown was to be placed after the root ... A: Sher - At this site I often see patients with existing infection associated with a tooth requiring ... | |
| tori removal | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I have huge tori and have seen many oral surgeons about the possibility of having them removed and ... A: Kim - Not knowing the surgeons where you live, I cannot be specifically sure if those doctors are ... | |
| Dental X-ray | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I had to have dental x-ray when i was 12 weeks pregnant because i broke my front tooth. Now i am 36 ... A: Ali - Dental xrays are best avoided throughout surgery, but the recommendation is that for the ... | |
| Kissing after wisdom teeth extraction. | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: In a few weeks I am booked in for surgery to have all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed. The lower ones ... A: Bill - This is not an unusual question. After extractions it is wise to avoid kissing a minimum of ... | |
| Ameloblastoma | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: My husband was diagnosed with ameloblastoma 16 years ago. We have watched it carefully and had it ... A: Colleen - I am sorry to hear about the continued problem your husband has. The total removal of the ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Extraction | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: A week ago, I had all 4 wisdom's extracted. Bottom Left had an infection but my Dentist proceeded ... A: Walt - Of course, I cannot be 100% sure without examining you, but the stiffness you describe is ... | |
| Apthous Ulcer | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I have been dealing with an Apthous Ulcer on my whartons duct part of my mouth for the past 8 days ... A: Scott - Your treatments are totally correct and healing should occur. Such healing varies in time ... | |
| Orthognathic Surgery | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm Bobby, 30 years old. I am class 3 case. I started my orthodontic treatment for like 10 years ago ... A: Bobby - Initially a set of traditional xrays of the face and skull is needed. If something is ... | |
| Orthognathic Surgery | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm Bobby, 30 years old. I am class 3 case. I started my orthodontic treatment for like 10 years ago ... A: Bobby - Let me answer the second question first. If the surgeon plans properly, and the bony ... | |
| Knot in cheek and painful area | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I had a tooth extraction of a root canal tooth(that failed) and it had a crown. I had bone grafting ... A: Thea- first of all, to help reduce some of the soreness, you need to begin warm salt water rinses ... | |
| Full Mouth Extraction, Max Tori Removal | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: Dr Teig, thank you for this opportunity. I saw my dentist yesterday after years of avoiding ... A: Judy - I too am unable to take local anesthetics with epinephrine, so I understand your dilemma. ... | |
| Sore place on gum | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: For about three weeks I have had a sore place and extreme pain on my gum at the very back where my ... A: Cliff - Yes the bone spur should come out on its own if it is loose, but if attached it will not ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a 35 yr. old woman who had an impacted wisdom tooth removed 6 mo. ago. I have had an acidic ... A: Grace - I, of course, cannot be positive that my interpretation of what is going on in your mouth is ... | |
| post implant pressure | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: I had an implant for an upper molar two years ago. Everything went well and when I see my dentist ... A: Stacy - Of course, without seeing your xrays I cannot be sure, but it sounds like the implant was ... | |
| Giant Cell Granuloms | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old white male who suffers from a rasopathy spectrum disorder (have non tumor ... A: Luke - I have used embolization to help isolate hemangiomas (vascular tumors). I have not used ... | |
| orthognathic surgery, questions about procedure. | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I was scheduled to have Orthognathic surgery on both jaws, but I canceled a day before due to ... A: Brendan - First of all, let me tell you that in the many orthognathic cases I have been a part of or ... | |
| Giant Cell Granuloms | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old white male who suffers from a rasopathy spectrum disorder (have non tumor ... A: Luke - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what it is without directly examining it, but ... | |
| bad breath | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: what types of tooth paste that are oxygenated do u recommend for someone with tonsils stone that are ... A: Op - First of all tonsillar stones are no usually a problem, other than to produce a bad breath. ... | |
| bad breath | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: what types of tooth paste that are oxygenated do u recommend for someone with tonsils stone that are ... A: Op - If the tonsils are the cause of bad breath, then brushing with any tooth paste will not help. ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: For the past two weeks my lower left wisdom tooth has been bothering me more than normal and I've ... A: David - My suggestion is that you immediately begin a strict regimen of warm salt water rinses in ... | |
| experienced sliding genioplasty surgeons in CA | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Teig, Im a 23 year old Asian female and I'm interested in having surgery for my very recessed chin. ... A: Mynh - I am not very familiar with surgeons in Southern California, but there is a Dr. Jeffrey ... | |
| post extraction complications | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I had tooth 15 surgically removed on 11-8-11 due to two failed root canals and repeated abscess. I ... A: Tiffany - Of course, without directly examining you, it is a little difficult for me to determine ... | |
| Oral surgery postoperative pain | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I had oral surgery in my #16 wisdom site 4 weeks ago to clean out infection. Prior to surgery the ... A: Cathy - the only discomfort during healing should resolve within a few days. A continuation of pain ... | |
| RE: ankylosed tooth | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 15 years old and her orthodontist has determined by an x-ray that her cupsid tooth ... A: Robin - I fully understand your apprehension about the procedure. If for some reason the surgical ... | |
| wisdom tooth removal. | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: i got my lower right wisdom tooth removed maybe 4 days ago, but im still in major pain. it's mainly ... A: Lyssa - If the severe pain you are having is associated with a bad taste or bad breath then you ... | |
| Ear Pain and loss of hearing after orthognathic surgery | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I had orthognathic surgery six weeks ago in my upper and lower jaw. I was recovering perfectly fine ... A: Lizeth - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the sensations you are enduring can ... | |
| tongue sore | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: yesterday i got a temp cap put on a molar tooth that i had a root canal done on 5 months ago. my ... A: Sara - It looks like the dental may have irritated the tongue with the cap, which may have a rough ... | |
| exposed jawbone | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have recently developed a problem in my lower jaw on the left side. The bone has become exposed. ... A: Brian - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but if a bone spur does develop, ... | |
| True risk of permanent numbness | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I have consulted with two extremely "well known" doctors about having upper and lower jaw ... A: John - permanent numbness from the surgery is always a possibility, but if the surgeons plan the ... | |
| Broken Jaw? | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I just had my wisdom teeth out (top and bottom on the right side). I signed a waiver that stated ... A: Maria - If you are still uncomfortable it is important that you definitely do get back to the ... | |
| bottom teeth are too short | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have had a bite splint for some several years. and have now abandoned it, because of the lack of ... A: Anne - It is a little diffficult for me to help you without actually examining you. An ... | |
| Low Lip-Line | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: The nose bone (or cartilage) between my nostrils slants to be like half a centimeter from my two ... A: Masno - Of course without examining I cannot be sure, but it seems if the surgeon was able to move ... | |
| bottom teeth are too short | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I have had a bite splint for some several years. and have now abandoned it, because of the lack of ... A: Anne - What was the bite splint used for? I ask that because your answer might give me an idea of ... | |
| hard lump near extraction | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP i had my wisdom tooth and the one next to it extracted on 09/10 located at the bottom ... A: Thomas - Without examining you it is difficult for me to be sure. Occasionally, the doctor in ... | |
| Orthognathic Surgery | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: My son had Orthognathic Surgery to move his upper jaw about .25" outward in July 2009. He has two ... A: Tim - I fully understand your displeasure with the high fees charged by the doctor. Unfortunately, ... | |
| pain and numbness after implant placement | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I had 5 implants placed in my edentulous lower jaw two weeks ago using a guide from a cat scan I had ... A: Julia - After two weeks, there can still be some inflammatory aspects of any surgical site. Because ... | |
| my operation | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I was suffering from the problem of the gumy smile and a back severely in the lower jaw and i did ... A: Monaliza - I am sorry, but it is a little difficult for me to completely answer your question from ... | |
| Post-extraction of wisdom teeth | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I had all four wisdom teeth extracted. Everything seemed fine until two weeks after the surgery when ... A: Carla - This is a tough one. I have never heard of repeated bouts of fainting or dizziness when ... | |
| Root Canal | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: Do oral surgeons do root canals, or is their work confined to remedying root canals performed by an ... A: Elizabeth - Oral surgeons do not usually do root canals, but in a situation where there has been ... | |
| infected incision after jaw lesion removal | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I had a jaw lesion removed 9 days ago. 2 days ago I noticed some white stuff along the incision. I ... A: Ann - It is a little difficult for me to tell you, without examining you, if what you are enduring ... | |
| apioectomy one year ago - sensitivity and tender swollen area | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I had an apioectomy on my right front crowned tooth about a year ago. I was not showing ... A: JJ - I fully understand your feelings. First of all, not seeing your postop xray it is a little ... | |
| Orthognathic Surgery -Upper Jaw Post Surgery Sinus Infections | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: Had surgery in mid-June had an infection the right side in mid August and again just this past ... A: Bruce - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you or viewing your CT, but there are ... | |
| closing/sealing the gum after a tooth extraction | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: The purpose of this question is to find out if "Dermabond" or another type of material can be used ... A: John - Initially, it is important to completely define when the actual opening into the sinus ... | |
| prognathic lower jaw | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 80 years old lady. My pragmatism is killing me. It is so ugly. When I was 18 years old I ... A: Alzira - Your question is a little difficult for me to come up with an answer. Your medical history ... | |
| right jaw bone uneven | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: Good day Dr Teig, I had double jaw surgery (bilateral sagital split osteomy, le fort 1, genioplasty, ... A: Louise - I assume that during the surgery, the surgeon aligned the jaws properly, producing the ... | |
| Hard bump in back of mouth | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I had 4 wisdom teeth removed a little over a year ago, and recently I noticed something over the ... A: Andrea - Of course, without examining you, I cannot be sure what that bump is, but if it is at the ... | |
| Lump in my lower lip area | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I have noticed a lump in my lower lip area, it has been there since 4 months , good thing is it is ... A: Praveen - I wish I could tell you that a lump in the lower lip will disappear or shrink on its own, ... | |
| root canal pain | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Dr. I am seeing an endodontist of 25 years and questioning her work on me. I have ... A: Sofie - Occasionlly microfibers of the nerve are not completely removed if the walls of the nerve ... | |
| root canal pain | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Dr. I am seeing an endodontist of 25 years and questioning her work on me. I have ... A: Sofie - It is a little difficult on this older film to see if any inflammation shows. Xrays do not ... | |
| root canal pain | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Dr. I am seeing an endodontist of 25 years and questioning her work on me. I have ... A: Sofie -I am so sorry to hear about your pain and what you have gone through. Root canal treatments ... | |
| Impact of Missing Tooth | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: 8/2007 –extraction of tooth #15 upper second molar due to bone loss 6/2010 – extraction of tooth #19 ... A: Susan - A retainer is a good temporary stopgap to prevent the movement of the teeth. Long term, ... | |
| Nonsurgical treatments for maxillary vertical deficiency | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: About 15 years ago I had a Le Fort I osteotomy with downgrafting to correct an underbite and ... A: Ron - Over the past 15 years there has been immeasurable improvement in the techniques used and the ... | |
| wisdom tooth | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I had my wisdom tooth extracted a good few months ago, and ever since then I have been experiencing ... A: Fiona - Of course, without evaluating the area it is a little difficult for me to be sure, but if ... | |
| Molar extraction | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: TIeg, So I have been conversing with you for a few months concerning the extraction of my upper top ... A: Nicole - Even though the nose blow test shows nothing, with the inflammation you have in the socket, ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Extraction | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I have been experiencing discomfort in one of the teeth in the lower left side of my mouth. To the ... A: Becky - My suggestion is actually quite simple. Get a second opinion from a different dentist. I ... | |
| Molar extraction | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: TIeg, So I have been conversing with you for a few months concerning the extraction of my upper top ... A: Nicole - If that inflamed socket is due to a communication with the sinus, cleaning the socket will ... | |
| Dentist Don't know what I Have? | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: After so many X-Rays, and tests still no conclusion yet as to what I have. I hope this site may help ... A: Nora - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to tell you what is ... | |
| Impact of Missing Tooth | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: 8/2007 –extraction of tooth #15 upper second molar due to bone loss 6/2010 – extraction of tooth #19 ... A: Susan - Of all teeth in the mouth, the first molars (#19 is a first molar) and the eye teeth are ... | |
| tooth pulled - nerve sensations | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I had a tooth pulled near the middle-rear lower left side... A few days after when I touched my face ... A: Ronald - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but what you describe is most like a ... | |
| oral antral fistula | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I had a far back left upper molar extracted 3 months ago. After the extraction, the oral surgeon ... A: Jill - Oral antral fistulas, a communication between the mouth and the sinus, is problem that can ... | |
| root canal done twice on the same tooth and still see puss | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: i got a root canal done on my 1st molar about 4 years ago. a couple of years later i see puss on the ... A: Minh - I would suggest, if you want to save this tooth, to see a root canal specialist, an ... | |
| Bone splinter | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: At age 66, I had two wisdom teeth extracted in July on the very strong advice of my peridontist. I ... A: Jane - Any further surgery is dependent on what was left in the extraction socket. Was it a ... | |
| small mass left in lip following mucocele surgery. | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I had a mucocele removed from my lower lip by an ENT just about 2 and a half months ago. The ... A: Sarah - With the removal of the mucocele, I am sure that the ENT doctor removed the mucocele and any ... | |
| Lingual nerve | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I had a regular numbing injection for a simple filling. I now have had "cool tongue" for 4 and a ... A: Floyd - An injury to the nerve providing sensation to the tongue can be very annoying. Usually mild ... | |
| Continuous Implant Pain Day 11 Post-Op | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I would appreciate your professional opinion very much. History-tooth #3o had been extracted ... A: Pat - The answer should be obvious to the surgeon. If he cannot arrive at a cure for the pain, ... | |
| jaw surgery downtime | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I got my dentures 14 months ago, and they fit so poorly that I cannot eat with them in. In fact, ... A: Sandy - You say that you saw a specialist for the dentures and implants. You also say she advised ... | |
| continuous intense pain after implant on infected area | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I would appreciate your professional opinion very much. History-tooth #3o had been extracted ... A: Pat - In your questioning, you hit the probable cause for your problems. The removal of infected ... | |
| Fractures | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: .. is this a Lefort I, II, or III or a combination thereof. A: Ben - It is a little difficult with this one scan, because this was not taken balanced. What I mean ... | |
| Ripped ligament, broken bone, torn gums | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I received the following e-mail from my daughter who has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I am aghast ... A: Phyllis - I am so sorry to hear that the resident did not have constant access to the other doctor ... | |
| cementonlastoma | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with a cementoblastoma. I had one surgery to remove it but they didn't get all ... A: April - Cementoblastoma is an uncommon benign lesion. If the lesion is left, it can continue to ... | |
| wisdom teeth removal | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed about a month ago. I had a dry socket in my lower right ... A: Sarah - Look, I cannot be sure without examining you, but extraction sites may look healed, but the ... | |
| Apicoectomy | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Twenty Five years ago I had a root canal and then a Apicoectomy when that failed on my front tooth ... A: Susan - you definitely need an antibiotic. If the infection is there still, the surgeon should not ... | |
| Follow up to previous posts about molar extraction | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: TIeg, I have been asking you questions about a molar I had extracted almost 8 weeks ago. If you look ... A: Nicole - In the long run, pink is important, because it means no inflammation or infection, which ... | |
| Numb tongue | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Tieg, I am a active duty member and my 3rd molar was removed from a military installation. The ... A: Joseph - It sounds like the dentist cut your lingual nerve. If the numbness is still present for ... | |
| abcess and numbness | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: i went to the dentist as my face was so swollen with an abscess that my eye had closed over. she ... A: Jennifer - First of all, the dentist was correct in trying to numb the area before any treatment. ... | |
| Jaw allignment brace | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: The center line of my top teeth is shifted to my left about 2mm and my bottom row is shifted about ... A: Sam - the cure for your problem can be done by correcting the cause. If the cause is misformed or ... | |
| Tooth Aligner - one last question! | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: Sorry again, I promise will be my last question on this topic, your help has been quite useful, and ... A: Matt - aligning the teeth can be done without that splint, but it might require braces again or a ... | |
| severe pain | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: My husband had a jaw tooth removed one and a half years ago and is still in severe pain. The ... A: Pamela - I cannot be sure without examining your husband, but it sounds like your husband is ... | |
| Mandibular Nerve Reconnection | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I had a tumor on the inside of my lower left jaw and the surgeon had to split my lower lip, down my ... A: David - Reattachment of any nerve depends on the length of time since the injury and the damage to ... | |
| oral surgery | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: Well im wondering how do oral surgery take out the second molar teeth step by step and do they have ... A: Clifford - first of all, let me tell you that there is not one way to take out the second molar or ... | |
| apico | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I had an Apico done on an abscess tooth that I had for a few years. When I started getting more sick ... A: James - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but the red area from the jaw down to ... | |
| Upper canine extraction/implants/MORE | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: Doctor, First of all THANK YOU for taking the time to help people with their pain and questions, we ... A: Steve - especially with your medical history and the dentist not quickly acting to reduce the facial ... | |
| BSSO | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, My 15 yo daughter has been having jaw pain for the past few months. At our recent ... A: Ryan - I hate to tell you this, but the orthodontist is wrong. Although the symptoms of pain may ... | |
| Hole in extraction site can see white | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I had my lower 2nd molar extracted due to advanced class III mobility 10 days ago. At the same time, ... A: Missy - It is not really common to still feel pressure, but if there is any inflammation in the ... | |
| Complications From Gum Graft Surgery | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I am a 49 year old female who had gum graft surgery on two of my upper left side three weeks ago. A ... A: Gabi - I, of course, cannot be sure that there is a direct connection between the surgery and the ... | |
| gland swelling a week after wisdom teeth surgery | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Good morning, I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed Friday 9/2 I had the typical puffy.swelling ... A: Racquelle - You definitely need to contact the surgeon's office and be seen as soon as possible. ... | |
| Hole in extraction site can see white | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I had my lower 2nd molar extracted due to advanced class III mobility 10 days ago. At the same time, ... A: Missy - without examining you it is difficult for me to tell you if the white area is the graft or ... | |
| implant/bone graft complications | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: i was schedule for an implant on July nth,prior to the surgery i was told by the surgeon that a ... A: Marianne - it is definitely a possibility that the dentist did drill into the sinus. The bone graft ... | |
| sliding genioplasty docs? | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: Teig- I am looking for a surgeon to perform sliding genioplasty. I have a slightly recessed chin, ... A: Angela - I will definitely give you a couple of names of doctors who can perform the sliding ... | |
| implant/bone graft complications | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: i was schedule for an implant on July nth,prior to the surgery i was told by the surgeon that a ... A: Marianne - You don't say if it was an upper tooth, but with the tunnel effect, it does sound like it ... | |
| extraction complication | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I had a tooth extracted on tuesday 23rd of august 2011,on the left bottom jaw,a molar,I expected it ... A: Amogelang - The prolonged healing of the socket could be from trapped food debris in the socket, it ... | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I'm an expert in another area and have a question regarding the extraction of the last lower molar ... A: Jill - Any extraction of a tooth or even just cleaning of the teeth everday, if there is bleeding ... | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I'm an expert in another area and have a question regarding the extraction of the last lower molar ... A: Jill - a potential problem after any extraction can often occur with a non-skilled surgeon. So ... | |
| gum swelling | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I rencently had all of my upper teeth pulled on 8/18/11 for a full denture. I was told to keep the ... A: Danielle - the best thing you can do to reduce the swelling that occurred since the denture was ... | |
| extraction complication | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I had a tooth extracted on tuesday 23rd of august 2011,on the left bottom jaw,a molar,I expected it ... A: Amogelang - It is a little difficult to determine the exact cause of the problem without examining ... | |
| wisdom teeth extraction swelling | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: My son, who is 12, had his 4 wisdom teeth extracted. His face became swollen the next day, and it ... A: Vivek - Your son's improvement is perfect. Even his occasional jaw pain is not abnormal. He is ... | |
| Rapid expansion surgery | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: My teeth stick out and there seems to be a lot of tipping in particular my front tooth of which the ... A: Cary - I am not very happy with what you have gone through. If done correctly, that means the ... | |
| Broken Jaw | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: My son had oral surgery because of a broken jaw. They used rubber bands to wire his mouth shut. When ... A: Taysha - It is not normal to have the screws move, unless the screws were loose at the time the ... | |
| Tongue Numness after Jaw Surgery | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: Within a month or two I regained all of my sensation except from my lower lip to the bottom of my ... A: Ron - the screws might be putting pressure on the nerves and removing them may help. The problem ... | |
| Bone graft | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: Nearly six weeks ago I had an autogenous bone graft on my lower right jaw where I have had teeth 28 ... A: Lilian - antibiotics might help to reduce the discomfort, but the cause of the problem needs to be ... | |
| Root Canal | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I had 4 root canal done by my precious Dentist, I found out in April of this year that I had an ... A: Corrine - If that tooth is the source of the sinus problem, you could have a minor surgical ... | |
| Questions on Handling Nerve Damage | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Just over a month ago I suffered some rather minor (I THINK it's minor, I don't have basis for ... A: Tori - I am so sorry to hear about what you are enduring. The pain you are going through is not ... | |
| Nerve Damage Following Jaw Surgury | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Within a month or two I regained all of my sensation except from my lower lip to the bottom of my ... A: Ron- nerve injury in jaw surgery can happen from no direct trauma to the nerve, but just from ... | |
| Bone graft | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: Nearly six weeks ago I had an autogenous bone graft on my lower right jaw where I have had teeth 28 ... A: Lillian-soreness is not unusual, but after six weeks that soreness shiuld be gone. The dissolvable ... | |
| wisdom teeth | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: i was curious ive been having problems after my wisdom teeth were removed, mostly getting used to ... A: Scott-I hope you caught me smiling in that pic. As far as the senations you are expeiencing, when ... | |
| Root Canal | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I had 4 root canal done by my precious Dentist, I found out in April of this year that I had an ... A: Corrine- sorry it took long but mo poet after hurricane. Root canal treatment is done via a file ... | |
| wisdom teeth extraction swelling | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: My son, who is 12, had his 4 wisdom teeth extracted. His face became swollen the next day, and it ... A: Vivek - After the removal of wisdom teeth, the jaw muscles frequently go into spasm, restricting ... | |
| Molar Extraction | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: this is Nicole. I could not follow up to my questions so I am sending a new one. I woke this morning ... A: Nicole - It is so difficult for me to give you an exact answer to what may be going on. Often there ... | |
| jaw surgery, labiomental crease, chin augmentation | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: as well as a minor underbite... even after having braces and corrected the overbite i still have the ... A: DJ - Of course, without examining you I cannot tell you exactly what could be done, but there are a ... | |
| Molar Extraction | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: this is Nicole. I could not follow up to my questions so I am sending a new one. I woke this morning ... A: Nicle - It is a little difficult for me be sure what is occurring without examining you, but a slow ... | |
| pain in neighboring teeth after extraction | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: furthest back, left molar) extracted 3 days ago due to a failed root canal in that tooth - ever ... A: Jane - It is a little difficult for me to be totally sure what is happening, but it sounds like, ... | |
| Oral antral fistula due to infection | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I’d like to get some advice on an oral antral fistula which was exposed after having my ... A: Troy - Unfortunately, your dentist made a major mistake in referring your to a periodontist for the ... | |
| Persistent head & jaw pain after extractions | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I have bi-lateral vocal cord paralysis. It was determined my condition was stable. I have a 4-5 mm ... A: Barry - Of course, I cannot be totally sure without examining you, but since all those teeth were ... | |
| cost of oral surgery | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: My husband recently had oral surgery. The procedure was identified as I & D extraoral sublingual, I ... A: Judy - I am so sorry to hear of a dishonest person, let alone a fellow oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| Bone spur | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I had 6 teeth extracted 3 months ago (for upper denture). I have had small bone spurs come out..no ... A: Joette -Many general dentists, who attempt surgical procedures, do not do a complete treatment. In ... | |
| Dry socket | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: About a week ago I had a tooth pulled and this past weekend I realized that I have a dry socket. ... A: Jen - Ideally, you should see if the initial treatment helps. If not, irrigate the socket and ... | |
| Root canal/surgical extraction | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I had molar #3 surgically extracted four days ago (under novocaine), following diagnosis of an ... A: Gail - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but it sounds like the extraction ... | |
| Tongue | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I have had a fissured and geographical tongue for all of my life (I am a 44 year old female). I was ... A: Jill - Geographic tongue, due to the irregular nature of the surface often allows oral bacteria in ... | |
| cyst determination | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: i am nervously awaiting biopsy results from a cyst oral surgeon took out 2 days ago, he says ... A: Tommy - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but percentage wise it is very small ... | |
| post surgery complications | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: 9/2010 I had Bilateral TMJ reconstruction and mandibular advancement with total joint ... A: Robin - Of course, without an examination I cannot be totally sure, but what you describe can occur ... | |
| Tongue | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: I have had a fissured and geographical tongue for all of my life (I am a 44 year old female). I was ... A: Jill - Both of your questions as to whether geographic tongue or lichen planus is definitely ... | |
| Coronectomy | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I had a consultation for wisdom teeth removal and am not sure what option I should choose. I have ... A: Karen - I question your surgeon. Is she board certified? I ask that because she should have given ... | |
| Severe pain 4 weeks after extraction & bone graft | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal on a tooth last year, and my dentist told me recently (after a resurgence of ... A: CeeCee - I, of course, cannot be totally sure what is going on, but often when general dentists ... | |
| cost of oral surgery | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: My husband recently had oral surgery. The procedure was identified as I & D extraoral sublingual, I ... A: Judy - I have unfortunately performed I&Ds on many patients during my 35 years of practice. The ... | |
| oral surgery general anesthesia | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: my ins. does not cover general anesthesia except that it be deemed a medical necessity. My surgeon ... A: Jeff - Unless the surgeon can come up with a medical reason, the insurance will balk. A good way to ... | |
| Buccal | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: i am having an Buccal filling this Thursday and i was wondering does it include an injection to ... A: Joe - If your dentist is skilled, he should definitely numb the area via an injection of a local ... | |
| confused | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: i went to a oral maxiofacial surgeon about doing a revision. my teeth moved forward; were not ... A: Alisha - The surgeon maybe did not know or really understand or see the facial imbalance that you do ... | |
| Orthognathic Surgery | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: My son had Orthognathic Surgery to move his upper jaw about .25" outward in July 2009. He has two ... A: Tim - Of course, without examining your son, I cannot be sure of the cause of his severe headaches. ... | |
| Apicoectomy - Antibiotics | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: #3 molar, originally root canaled 10 years ago, retreated 5 years ago after it re-abscessed. 14 ... A: Judy - I am a "belt and suspender" doctor who believes, if an infection existing in a location and ... | |
| confused | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: i went to a oral maxiofacial surgeon about doing a revision. my teeth moved forward; were not ... A: Alisha - Finding a cosmetic surgeon to correct your facial imbalance, as you describe, is not the ... | |
| Fractured Lower Jaw Complications. | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: My Jaw was broken years ago and I had a mini-plate and screws put in to fix problem. After about a ... A: Daniel - I is a little unusual for remaining screws in the jaw to produce discomfort, unless there ... | |
| Clear bumps near wisdom tooth extraction sites | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I had all four of my wisdom teeth taken out about 36 hours ago. The upper two had grown out and I ... A: Lauren - I, of course, cannot be sure what the bumps are, but there are many small salivary glands ... | |
| Painful vein/lesion inside lower lip. | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: Sorry this is so long. I first went to my regular MD. He said it looked like a lesion ... A: Tom - Especially due to the size of the area, embolization would not be as effective as the use of ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: i have just been advised by a dentist that i will have to extract my upper wisdom left tooth due to ... A: Jerry - Of all wisdom teeth, the upper wisdom teeth are the easiest to remove and any discomfort is ... | |
| Dry socket-medicated gauze | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: i had a wisdom tooth extraction on 7/13. the extraction seemed to be going well. my dentist had me ... A: Yus - Your dentist made a mistake by inserting the dry socket treatment without symptoms. ... | |
| tongue and jaw | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: im 39 white male. i had tongue cancer about over 3 years ago. i had alot of problems in the mouth ... A: Jerry - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to tell you what is actually causing the ... | |
| "believe i'm pregnant and had my wisdom extracted" | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently had my 4 wisdom extracted about a month ago. The dentist only applied local anesthesia, ... A: Karla - Look, most do not get side effects during pregnancy from the medications or the surgery, but ... | |
| extractions and headache | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I had pain while tapping tooth #20, with a mild headache for the last 2 months. Root canals (two) ... A: Gobind - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but the headaches you describe ... | |
| Missing gauze from wisdom tooth socket | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: My daughter had all four wisdom teeth removed on 7/12. The lower left was a complete bony impaction ... A: Lisa - Not being able to examine your daughter it is a little difficult for me to tell you what ... | |
| sliding genioplasty | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I had a sliding genioplasty done 3 months ago and I am devastated by the results thus far. I want a ... A: Jen - Without examining you it is a little difficult for me to tell you what can actually be done. ... | |
| Hard oral nodule | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: Since this past Tuesday I've had some pain in my lower left jaw/cheek area. In 2004 I had teeth ... A: Cathy - There are a number of different possible causes of the swelling. It is difficult with what ... | |
| facial nerve pain | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: After doing research, I feel the pain I am experiencing is from the removal of an upper wisdom tooth ... A: Susan - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure the cause of your pain, but from what you ... | |
| Removal of Sequestrom and Insurance Coverage | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a sequestrom removed. My wisdom teeth were removed decades ago. I was told that this ... A: John - A sequestrum, no matter where in the body it is located is coverable by medical insurance. ... | |
| Drill piece in gum near sinus after root canal | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I am writing because of the following. I had a root canal done on Tuesday Jul 19th (pulp ... A: Betza - First of all it is a little difficult to determine if the drill is actually in the sinus. ... | |
| Maxillofacial Surgery/ other options | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: DR. Teig, I have been in treatment for TMD for over 5 years now, i have tried almost everything you ... A: Amber - I fully understand your apprehension. There are a number of highly skilled oral and ... | |
| Numbness in chin/lip | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I had bone graft in my back lower left jaw to restore bone and prepare the site for implants. That ... A: Gette - The numbness you now have is most likely from trauma to the mandibular nerve or one of its ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth Removal | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Could you tell me if I can have my wisdom tooth removed surgically, instead of extracted, if the ... A: Brenda - I fully understand your apprehension. If you go to a board certified oral and ... | |
| Tooth and face pain | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I have had a minor pain in my top tooth and face and the dentist could not find anything wrong last ... A: Kim - A dying nerve can definitely cause a pain that can spread to the face. If there is an ... | |
| hard swelling and pain afterjaw surgery in 1998 | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: Good morning, on the recommendation of an orthodontist, at 42 years old I wore braces for 4 years ... A: Michele - Depending on the location of the pin, it can usually be removed. The main reason it might ... | |
| Painful vein/lesion inside lower lip. | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: Sorry this is so long. I first went to my regular MD. He said it looked like a lesion ... A: Tom - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the pulsating you describe might mean ... | |
| Oral fistula | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: It was removed by an oral surgeon and soon after I realized there was air moving through the hole at ... A: Scott - There is always a chance if you are very careful with the sneezing, blowing your nose and ... | |
| jaw surgery | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I believe my jaws are to far back due to extractions (4) and braces i had as a child which i also ... A: Fionn - Your sport is the main decision maker for the approach and technique to reconstruct the ... | |
| Upper Jaw Reversal | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I am 28 years old and am 2 years out from a Lefort I Osteomy w/ Sliding Genioplasty. These were ... A: Mel - If bones screws and possibly with the use of bone plates with screws is not used, an older ... | |
| Oral fistula | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: It was removed by an oral surgeon and soon after I realized there was air moving through the hole at ... A: Scott - Oral antral fistulas are the passage from the mouth to the sinus coming from a hole created ... | |
| Permanent swelling from surgery | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I had a wisdom tooth extraction in the summer of 2008, and my face swole up badly and stayed that ... A: Jeff - Not examining you I cannot be completely sure, but there is no simple solution if the ... | |
| post wisdom teeth removal | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: Eight days ago I had my wisdom teeth removed and noticed that the clot covering the hole was loose. ... A: Melissa - there is no specific time for the clot to come out. Many clots do not come out at all. ... | |
| caldwell luc | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: i am a 74 year old female and am being scheduled for a caldwell luc procedure. I was diagnosed with ... A: Lauren - I fully understand your concern. What I have seen, when endoscopic sinusotomy is done, is ... | |
| Supernumerary Bicuspids | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I've recently noticed that I have two extra bicuspid teeth forming to the inside of my ... A: Louis - What you describe with the extra teeth is a condition of supernumary teeth. If those extra ... | |
| numbness after extraction | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I had a lower back molar extracted in may this year and am now left with numbness in gum and lower ... A: Nicole - I hate to tell you this, but the more extensive bleeding after the extraction was probably ... | |
| Upper Jaw Reversal | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I am 28 years old and am 2 years out from a Lefort I Osteomy w/ Sliding Genioplasty. These were ... A: Mel - In an upper jaw revision, the first thing done would be to remove the old screws so they are ... | |
| Torus Mandibularus removal | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: For at least a couple decades, I have had some rather prominent Torus Mandibularus. Dentists for ... A: Christopher - I fully understand both opinions from the dentist and the oral surgeon. I have seen ... | |
| wisdom teeth | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble deciding which oral surgeon to choose to remove my 4 wisdom teeth. Since the ... A: Mandy - It is not the time since their residency that totally provides necessary experience, but ... | |
| holes in soft palate | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: My hygenist told me I have 2 holes, side by side in my soft palate leading to my sinus'. What is ... A: Edith - I need a little more information, since many people have small anatomically normal “holes” ... | |
| Wisdom teeth removal | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: hHi Mr Teig I Need your direct advice i recently had my wisdom teeth removed. my jaws swollen, my ... A: Scott - Unfortunately, most emergency rooms, unless the hospital has a dental or oral and ... | |
| numbness after extraction | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I had a lower back molar extracted in may this year and am now left with numbness in gum and lower ... A: Nicole - Look, not having seen the extraction, I cannot tell you that the numbness you are now ... | |
| post wisdom tooth pain lasting 8 days now | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I read your answer to Jennifer here: ... A: Jia - Of course, without examining you, I cannot be totally sure, but your symptoms sort of indicate ... | |
| Reverse sliding genioplasty | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I had a chin implant removed and a genioplasty performed one month ago. My chin is long, pointy, ... A: Unhappy - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what can and what cannot be done. Seeing a ... | |
| Oral cancer survivor with new symptom | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I am a 2 year oral cancer survivor. I am having a routine PET scan this Wednesday. However my ... A: Angelia - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the area you describe is a common ... | |
| tori | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: The tori are in the bottom front part of my mouth and they appear to be getting bigger very slowly - ... A: Judy - I wish I could give you an exact cause for the growth. Unfortunately, there is no known ... | |
| Reverse sliding genioplasty | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I had a chin implant removed and a genioplasty performed one month ago. My chin is long, pointy, ... A: Unhappy - The exact technique to reshape the chin is a little difficult for me to determine without ... | |
| slanted gum line now | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I am 53 and got braces march 2010 to correct a lifelong upper overbite from sucking my thumb as a ... A: Susan - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to give you an exact reason, but just because ... | |
| Reverse sliding genioplasty | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I had a chin implant removed and a genioplasty performed one month ago. My chin is long, pointy, ... A: Unhappy - Too soon of a revision can produce excess internal scarring in the area and an ... | |
| jaw pain | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: About 1yr ago I had a root canal on tooth #3. The procedure did not work as pain continued. I had ... A: Daniela - Of course, without examining you or viewing xrays of the area, it sounds like during the ... | |
| Minor tonge tie | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: Sir does tonge tie fall under a General Anaesthetic? Does the dentist offer any speech therapy after ... A: Steven - I'm not sure sure I understand what your question about the "tongue tie fall under General ... | |
| tooth extration and removing bone | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I had a molar extracted 2 weeks ago. About 4 days after the extraction I went back to the oral ... A: Lacie - It is absolutely a responsibility of the doctor extracting the tooth to smooth any sharp ... | |
| #31 removed > graft put in> alot of lingering pain | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: On 6/21/2011.. #31 molar was removed. This by a dentist which is 100 miles away & has been trying ... A: Marilyn - Of course, without examining you, it is a little difficult for me to be completely sure ... | |
| 3 month post op. oral surgery | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: everything seems fine except one MAJOR concern. My right cheek is more looks bigger than my left ... A: Alicia - There are a number of board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the Oahu area. It ... | |
| zygomatic reduction surgeon | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: Teig, Do you know of any surgeon(s) in the Bay Area (California) that perform zygomatic reduction ... A: Michael - I personally do not know any doctors in the bay area that perform xygoma reduction ... | |
| Possible Condensing Osteitis? | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: Teig, Before I begin, I would like to thank you very much for taking your valuable time out of your ... A: Marissa - Look, adult acne is often due to stress, at least what I have read. So if stress is your ... | |
| Bone fragments coming out of jaw | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: 13 years ago I had all of wisdom extracted. It all went well. 2 years ago, I had a car accident & ... A: Jamie - You don't state the type of dentist who has been examining you. It is important that only a ... | |
| ameloblastoma | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I just had biopsy and diagnosed with Amelobalstoma however, this doctor is out of my insurance ... A: George - Without examining you it is difficult for me to tell you if scraping alone is the cure for ... | |
| Lupus/Sjogren's Deteriated Teeth | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I am 26, and was diagnosed with Lupus, Sjogren's Syndrome when I was 17. At age 23, I had to have ... A: Ashley - I am often asked to come up with suggestions for treatment in patients who do not have the ... | |
| extreme pressure and temperature sensitivity following deep cleaning and fillings | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: Four weeks ago I saw a dentist for a deep cleaning and 2 white fillings. Since then, I have extreme ... A: Karen - I think seeing and endodontist first is not a bad place to start. If that doctor cannot ... | |
| Possible Condensing Osteitis? | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: Teig, Before I begin, I would like to thank you very much for taking your valuable time out of your ... A: Marissa - Your situation is a difficult situation to diagnose and treat without an easily accessible ... | |
| 3 month post op. oral surgery | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: everything seems fine except one MAJOR concern. My right cheek is more looks bigger than my left ... A: Alicia - Of course, I cannot give you a more exact answer, but the asymetry to describe could be ... | |
| serve pain & pressure in cheek bones and jaw after wisdom teeth removal | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping you can give me some advice. I had 3 wisdom teeth removed 13 days ago, 2 (left side top ... A: Jacquii - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure what is occurring, but the pain ... | |
| Chronic Sinus Pain After Jaw Surgery | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, A few years ago I had an MMA surgery done for sleep apnea. Since the surgery, I have had ... A: David - I am not an ENT doctor, but being an oral and maxillfacial surgeon who has done many ... | |
| Sinus membrane issue | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: Teig, Two years ago, I had a root canal performed on molar #14 and it was followed by placement of a ... A: Woody - If the endodontist, when he did the root canal treatment, perforated the sinus membrane, he ... | |
| Sinus membrane issue | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Teig, Two years ago, I had a root canal performed on molar #14 and it was followed by placement of a ... A: Woody - Let me first say that your prosthodontist is full of it. Many of us have teeth with long ... | |
| Wisdom teeth extraction site question | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I had all four of my wisdom teeth out Friday and today when I started using my syringe of the ... A: Will - Of course without examining you it is a little difficult for me to tell you what actually is ... | |
| Bone Protrusions | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I apologize if this is slightly long. A dentist took all of my money and after weeks of telling me ... A: Ann - It definitely sounds like this dentist is not honest or caring for his patients. He should ... | |
| Bacterial Infection | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Can you get a bacterial infection that causes stomach issues like abdominal pain after oral surgery ... A: Brian - Stomach upsets can definitely occur after oral surgery, under anesthesia or on antibiotics ... | |
| getting dentures | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: OK this is my question and I hope to God there is someone out there that is willing to work with me ... A: Rene - I wish I could tell you that there is a simple inexpensive pathway to getting your dental ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction recovery time | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted 12 days ago. It was an impacted wisdom tooth. I have ... A: Sandra - At this stage, twelve days since the extraction, you should not still be having sharp ... | |
| Drill Bit was left in soft tissue and now I am having sharp pains running down my jaw line and up into my ear. Why and what can I do to stop this? | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old, female and I had my top and bottom wisdom teeth on the right side of my mouth ... A: Heather - First of all, the dentist should have definitely known that a piece of his drill bit ... | |
| Implants after extractions | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have been told that mini implants do not work for dentures right after complete upper and lower ... A: Tina - The use of the traditional implants for support of dentures is definitely important. Many ... | |
| Jaw Pain after Extraction | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: My husband (we’ll call John) saw our dentist (we’ll call Dr. Doe) last Thursday because the bridge ... A: Shenna - Of course, without examining John I cannot be totally sure, but it seems that the dentist ... | |
| Occlusal guard for jaw pain after orthognathic surgery | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: In 2003, at the age of 26, I consulted with an oral surgeon about jaw pain that I assumed was tooth ... A: Kit - I am so sorry to hear about the obviously uncomfortable period you are enduring. Your type of ... | |
| Lip Piercing Infection | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a four day old lip piercing and about two days ago I noticed the tail-tale signs of ... A: Shanaya - Antibiotics are appropriate. Amoxicillin is an appropriate one, which should help, but ... | |
| Severe tooth/gum deformity- where can I go for information? | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I do not have a lot of information, but my husband has a niece that has what appears to be a huge ... A: Kae - I wish I could simply give you a clinic where doctors provide examinations and treatment ... | |
| infections after borken jaw | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: last year my jaw was broken in the chin and on the right bottom line of jaw. i have 2 plates in my ... A: Boston - Of course, you should be examined, but this time by a board certified oral and ... | |
| Exercise after wisdom teeth removal | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I had my wisdom tooth (lower) removed 4 days ago. I still have sever pain and foul tasting/smelling ... A: Isamaya - First of all, it does sound like a dry socket might be possibly developing or already ... | |
| ONJ, Zometa and tooth extraction | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: My wife, who has Stage 4 breast cancer, has a wisdom tooth which has disintegrated. She had a ... A: Alwyn - The problem with an extraction is more often due to the Zometa. Of course preventing ... | |
| cosmetic concerns | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: i had a friend who was in an accident and had some teeth knocked out. she had to have second molar ... A: Nikki - It is not necessarily the second molar teeth loss that could cause changes. Basically, both ... | |
| drill bit left in jaw | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I read your response to the person who had a drill bit in her jaw after surgery and was not aware of ... A: Ilonka - Normal practice - not actually. Ideally the broken bit should be removed at the time of ... | |
| infections after borken jaw | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: last year my jaw was broken in the chin and on the right bottom line of jaw. i have 2 plates in my ... A: Boston - After this length of time since the fractures were allegedly repaired, you should not have ... | |
| bite pain after bridge placement | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: After deeply cracking a formerly root-canaled and crowned upper side tooth, I had to have that tooth ... A: Lynn - I am sorry to tell you this, but after the extraction of a tooth and a bridge placed, there ... | |
| bone graft | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: what is included in a medtronic bone graft x-small kit?How many teeth sites does the x-small kit ... A: Jody - First of all, I have not used the Medtronic bone graft and I do not know the size of the ... | |
| sinus drainage+extreme pain after oral surgery | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I had a rear molar extracted a "sinus tuck", and a cadaver bone graft at the same time. I have ... A: Gwen - Let me tell you that I have really never heard of a sinus tuck. I checked online and ... | |
| sinus drainage+extreme pain after oral surgery | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I had a rear molar extracted a "sinus tuck", and a cadaver bone graft at the same time. I have ... A: Gwen - Without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but it sounds like the doctor who did the ... | |
| Oral bone spur | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: In the last week I believe I have developed a bone spur in my mouth. It is located on the upper ... A: Kara - Without examining you it is a little difficult for me to be sure, but the recent growth of ... | |
| Management | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: Since anaesthesia fails to work on a chronic alcoholic even if he turns up sober for extraction, how ... A: Aradhama - Anesthesia does work on alcoholics. The main problem is that if they have been an ... | |
| Nerve injury | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I read with interest your papers on nerve injury but cannot find the original reference for ... A: Brett - The original time I used the term was in response to someone who questioned me about Maha ... | |
| Jaw Issues | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I was eating, I heard a crack and one side of my jaw started swelling up. It was very painful and ... A: Chris - Having been in practice for more than 30 years, I too have never heard that term. If ... | |
| Apico surgury | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I had an Apico by an Endo two weeks ago. I had an abscess for a few years and then got insurance to ... A: James - By two weeks, any significant discomfort is not expected and it needs to be checked out. ... | |
| consulation with oral maxillofacial surgeon | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a saggital appliance in my mouth at aged 29 to expand my upper jaw and bring my lower jaw ... A: John - If your problem is due to a problem with jaw sizes or positions, and that is what is seems ... | |
| follow up on lower right gum | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Im a 24 year old female.. About two weeks ago, I noticed a lump on the bottom right (My right) gum. ... A: Erika - I could not find a specific facility or surgeon in Pennsylvania, but that does not mean ... | |
| cracked tooth | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Last molar on right side was bothering me in 1/09. Dentist redid filling and said I had a dark(old) ... A: Peg - Not really knowing many dentists in one area makes it difficult to find the best one. I don't ... | |
| would braces help my 12mm overjet or would I need surgery | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 37 year old female and have a Class II Division, increased overbite - increased overjet of ... A: Jemma - A reduction genioplasty is a relatively simple procedure that involves a simple incision in ... | |
| follow up on lower right gum | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: Im a 24 year old female.. About two weeks ago, I noticed a lump on the bottom right (My right) gum. ... A: Erika - I am going to tell you that sticking a needle or blade into the bump could cause significant ... | |
| BONE LOSS UNDER IMPLANT | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I had a bone graft, for one of my tooth implants..the bone graft failed, but the oral surgeon put ... A: Wendy - I don't want to be negative, but the problem does not sound good and it sounds like the ... | |
| 10 yr. old implants | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: After 10 years, I am experiencing discomfort at the implamt area, and have been takeing ibuprofen. ... A: Betty - There are a few possible causes for discomfort at old implants. It could be that you have ... | |
| Hole in had palate following surgery | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: On March 29th, 2011 my husband had surgery due to an infection in his sinus. He also was told he ... A: Heather - With the opening into the sinus that your husband has, it is called an oral antral ... | |
| would braces help my 12mm overjet or would I need surgery | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 37 year old female and have a Class II Division, increased overbite - increased overjet of ... A: Jemma - First of all, let me tell you that the second orthodontist is not knowledgeable. Just from ... | |
| Headaches after Wisdom Teeth Extraction | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old female and I had 3 of my wisdom teeth (both lowers and the left upper) removed ... A: Saadia - I am sorry to hear about your continued discomfort after the removal of wisdom teeth. As ... | |
| pain after implant restoration | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, i just had 7-10 restored with a 4-unit fixed bridge seventeen days ago. Had the healing ... A: DP -Just because you cannot stimulate the discomfort, other than biting into a thick item, it does ... | |
| BONE LOSS UNDER IMPLANT | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I had a bone graft, for one of my tooth implants..the bone graft failed, but the oral surgeon put ... A: Wendy - I need a little more information. With the xrays that have been taken is there a ... | |
| Jaw Issues | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I was eating, I heard a crack and one side of my jaw started swelling up. It was very painful and ... A: Chris - Rather than just examining you, it is important for the surgeon to send you for a CT scan ... | |
| pain after implant restoration | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, i just had 7-10 restored with a 4-unit fixed bridge seventeen days ago. Had the healing ... A: Dental Patient - What you are experiencing is not normal. Is there a problem with the implant or is ... | |
| cracked tooth | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Last molar on right side was bothering me in 1/09. Dentist redid filling and said I had a dark(old) ... A: Peg - My question is why are these teeth cracked? If you have been seeing a dentist regularly that ... | |
| implant | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Can an implant be placed after an exxtraction with a temp crown A: Karl - If I understand your question, you are asking if a tooth with a temporary crown can be ... | |
| Fistulas post orthagnathic procedures | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Teig, My son (who was 17 - almost 18) at the time)had orthognathic surgery (upper jaw only) a year ... A: Marybeth - It is important that your son be examined by a different board certified oral and ... | |
| gum tingling | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I am having a rather complicated dental/health problem. For the past year now I have a strange ... A: Ashley - I guess that a nerve injury is possible, but from your symptoms, it does not seem to be ... | |
| gum tingling | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I am having a rather complicated dental/health problem. For the past year now I have a strange ... A: Ashley - I cannot be sure from your description of the cause, but your description of the symptoms ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: Teig- I had two wisdom teeth (left side) taken out 2 weeks ago and cannot feel my chin, lip, and my ... A: Brian - First of all, nothing, at all, should be done for about 2 months. Any nerve that is ... | |
| Orthognathic Surgery | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: My 18 year old son will need surgery at some point due to a class III malocclusion. We have going ... A: Dianne - Okay the following are names of board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the ... | |
| Post-Apioectomy Tissue | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I had an apiectomy on top front tooth. That tooth and ones next to it, both sides, had root canals ... A: Megan - The doctor was not incorrect, the apicoectomy was probably the correct treatment, but their ... | |
| Pain when trying to open mouth? | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I had a tooth extracted about two weeks ago, on the lower, right side of my mouth. The tooth was ... A: Tiffany - You did not give me excess information. Your description pretty much tells me what is ... | |
| Jaw nfection | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: i had a molare infected and very painful.I could also feel pain in the jaw around that tooth.I when ... A: Raoul - Absolutely not. The scanner had nothing to do with the infection. The big mistake that ... | |
| Jaw growth/ returning underbite | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: I had braces nearly ten years ago. I had them to treat my underbite. At first the dentist referred ... A: Graice - Simply, you are going to have to be examined by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Tell ... | |
| Orthognathic Surgery | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: My 18 year old son will need surgery at some point due to a class III malocclusion. We have going ... A: Dianne - the full orthodontic treatment is not done prior to the surgery. Orthodontics, however, is ... | |
| Post-Apioectomy Tissue | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I had an apiectomy on top front tooth. That tooth and ones next to it, both sides, had root canals ... A: Megan - I am sorry to tell you this, but the incision by the endodontist is almost never used on ... | |
| jaw surgery | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: My daughter who is 18, is planning on having jaw surgery for a class three malocclusion bite. (Her ... A: Sandra - I really do not have a personal preference, but I have heard of the repeated successes of ... | |
| Palete expander | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: Ok, so I'm getting a palete expander and I'm really worried that I will not be able to talk ... A: Jeremy - Well, the palatal expander can definitely take some time to get use to. Your tongue may ... | |
| jaw surgery | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: My daughter who is 18, is planning on having jaw surgery for a class three malocclusion bite. (Her ... A: Sandra - You are fortunate to live in a location where there are a number of skilled board ... | |
| Lingual Nerve Injury after crown | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I believe I have nerve damage from a visit to Dentist and I would like to get your ... A: Nadia - Porcelain crowns will have no effect on the sensations in the mouth. Therefore, they will ... | |
| foul taste in mouth | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I had oral surgery over 1 year ago. A bottom molar was abstracted to enable removal of a tooth that ... A: Mary - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure what is occurring. Usually, the ... | |
| APECO Surgery one week ago | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I had an apoectomy surgery last Friday AM. Today is thursday and I woke up with pain in that tooth. ... A: Carole - In doing an apicoectomy, the surgeon needs to clean all of the infection in the bone at ... | |
| Sinus hematoma | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I just had 2 wisdom teeth removed today by a oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Both on the 1 side, the ... A: Michael - An oral antral communication occasionally occurs, but it is important for the doctor who ... | |
| Lingual Nerve Injury after crown | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I believe I have nerve damage from a visit to Dentist and I would like to get your ... A: Nadia - I wish I could tell you if and when the nerve in the tongue will heal. I cannot. It might ... | |
| Hot flashes | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I have had a horrible toothache along with it came hot/cold flashes; I went to the dentist today a ... A: Michelle - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but hot/cold flashes usually ... | |
| post dental complications | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I am in distress and would love to know if this condition can be fixed! I had a right rear 2nd molar ... A: Judy - I just don't get it! No knowledgeable doctor would remove bone anywhere near an implant. ... | |
| post dental complications | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I am in distress and would love to know if this condition can be fixed! I had a right rear 2nd molar ... A: Judy - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to exactly know what is occurring without ... | |
| post implant abscess | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: Joel, I had an canal abscess in lower molar under the bridge, re-root treatment and calcium ... A: Kebby - Unfortunately, this is a natural reaction. Implant insertion with an existing infection is ... | |
| gap in gums | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: My 8 month old daughter has a v shaped notch in the center of her upper gums. The skin that holds ... A: Christy - the labial frenum, the skin that appears to the lip and gum together ideally attaches to ... | |
| Cheek stitched to gum. | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I got all four of my wisdom teeth surgically removed 5 days ago and just realized that they sewed my ... A: Jessica - Well, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to be sure, but it sounds ... | |
| glandular odontogenic cyst | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I am a 34 y.o. AA female. A large cyst was found in the anterior maxilla between #8 -9 via xray ... A: Beverly - Of course, without examining your or viewing your 3D ICAT scan, I cannot be totally sure ... | |
| Anesthesia for wisdom teeth removal | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I consulted an oral surgeon for a wisdom tooth emergency while on vacation outside the ... A: Alex - The removal of a bony impacted wisdom tooth can be difficult or it can be easy. Every tooth ... | |
| tooth extraction and diabetes type 2 | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: My husband is 24 yrs old and has had a toothache for the past week. Today he finally visited a ... A: maria - It is imperative that your husband's blood sugars lower. At the 400 range, not only is it ... | |
| lesion formed from baby tooth? With X ray | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I have been having pain in a tooth and in the gum area. I went to the dentist and discovered that ... A: Michael - From the xray, I agree with the surgeon. If you refer back to my initial response, I too ... | |
| Incisive Papilla pain and swelling | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I had my usual 6 month cleaning 6-2010 however the hygienist probed my incisive papilla on the ... A: Olivia - You are very wise to not accept the failed attempt of trying to correct this continuing ... | |
| orthognatic revision | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: i need to know if there is a maxiofacial surgeon who can fix my jaw for cosmetic reasons only. i ... A: Ann - I wish I could simply tell you that orthodontics, surgery or a combination of both would be ... | |
| Cheek stitched to gum. | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I got all four of my wisdom teeth surgically removed 5 days ago and just realized that they sewed my ... A: Jessica - With the removal of wisdom teeth, it is important to cover the socket, to promote healing, ... | |
| Tooth pain after wisdom teeth extraction | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 44 year old male who had all four wisdom teeth removed three weeks ago after several years of ... A: Joe - Rather than describing the soreness as unusual, the doctor who removes the teeth, if not ... | |
| lower jaw tori severe pain | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: the tori on my lower jaw are hurting terribly and i am currently waiting for surgery . WHAT SHOULD i ... A: Alredo - Removal of lingual tori (on the lower jaw) can produce some discomfort. Rather than ... | |
| Oral Surgeon | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know if you know any names of a good oral surgeon, on San Luis Obispo CA. area. ... A: Angela - There are three skilled board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in San Luis ... | |
| broken jaw help | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently broke my jaw requiring immobilization. How can I regain my strength in my jaw? A: Sarah - Regaining strength after wearing an appliance that closes you down and will not let you open ... | |
| lesion formed from baby tooth? With X ray | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I have been having pain in a tooth and in the gum area. I went to the dentist and discovered that ... A: Michael - I am not really sure, from the picture of the xray, that a lesion actually exists in the ... | |
| implants | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Can one have an extraction of a molar and an immediate loaded implant I am on coumaddin A: Karl - First of all, the coumadin needs to be reduced prior to the extraction and surgery to ... | |
| orthognatic revision | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: i need to know if there is a maxiofacial surgeon who can fix my jaw for cosmetic reasons only. i ... A: Ann - Reconstruction and revision of the teeth and jaws can be done in most situations. The main ... | |
| lesion formed from baby tooth? With X ray | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I have been having pain in a tooth and in the gum area. I went to the dentist and discovered that ... A: Michael - From the picture of the xray of the region where you are having pain, it appears that a ... | |
| Uneven Face | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: This has been my concern for awhile. I know having asymmetrical face is very common. I have been ... A: Pam - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure the cause, but often an irregular ... | |
| Tooth pain after wisdom teeth extraction | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 44 year old male who had all four wisdom teeth removed three weeks ago after several years of ... A: Joe - Your type of problem is indicative of a problem occurring in the area. Just because your ... | |
| Infected root canal | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I had implants in my lower 3 rd molars about 5 years ago. I have had much trouble biting my tongue ... A: Joanna -I too would try the simple approach to reduce symptoms by doing the apicoectomy. If done ... | |
| Posterior Maxillary Molar abscess with sinus involvement | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a fairly significant abscess in my L posterior maxillary molar that had gone undetected for ... A: Karen - this type of infection, especially with its association with the sinus should not be ... | |
| wisdom tooth removal | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I had all four impacted wisdom teeth removed almost six days ago, and I'm experiencing complications ... A: Sara - You need to tell the surgeon immediately that food is going into the hole. That is a ... | |
| Infected root canal | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I had implants in my lower 3 rd molars about 5 years ago. I have had much trouble biting my tongue ... A: Joanna - Sorry this reponse is so late, but the company did not refer it to me until now. The root ... | |
| implants | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I am missing molars 14 and 15 and would like to have an implant in #14 to help chewing. ... A: Dick - A decision to add bone is based on the amount of bone between gum tissue remaining at the ... | |
| Jaw cyst treatment | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: My son's dentist caught what appears to be a slow growing cyst in the front of the jaw on xray. He ... A: Stephanie - Doing a biopsy at the time of removal seems to be the best approach. At 11 it is safe ... | |
| post-extraction woes | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old male in (assumed) fair health with no known underlying medical conditions. I had ... A: Roger - I, of course, cannot be 100% sure without examining you, but the ulceration sounds like a ... | |
| wisdom tooth removal | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I had all four impacted wisdom teeth removed almost six days ago, and I'm experiencing complications ... A: Sara - Your symptoms on the lower jaw are not really indicative of a fractured jaw. It sounds like ... | |
| low cost implants anywhere? | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: Could you please inform me where I can receive dental implants on a sliding scale in the northeast ... A: Marcia - First of all, let me tell you that there is often a trade off in quality and the success ... | |
| Swallowing Issues Caused by Small Lower Jaw? | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I suffer from a considerably smaller lower jaw. For the past few years, starting around the age of ... A: Dave-Your condition most likely is due to limited amount of room for your tongue. During normal ... | |
| Gum graft after anterior implant | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: So, I went to a reputable surgeon, and had a bone graft, and then when the bone was increased, I had ... A: Alexa- The height of the gum tissue can definitely be adjusted. With a bone graft, the height of ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: My 16 to son had 4 wisdom teeth extracted yesterday. He is taking motrin, lortab, prednisone, and ... A: Dave - I just was informed of your question and I don't know if it was answered previously, but ... | |
| Bilateral Split Osteotomy | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: My son is in his seventh week of post op surgery and has recently been recovering from an infection ... A: Todd - Of course without examining him it is a little difficult for me to be totally sure, but from ... | |
| Searching form help with trilingual pain | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have been suffering with this problem for a year. It began with a bitter taste coming from my ... A: Virginia - You definitely need a fresh opinion. I am going to give you names of board certified ... | |
| # 27 Molar | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have an abcess on the root of my #27 molar. It has a root canal and a crown. One specialist ... A: Verna-The surgical procedure to eliminate the infection at the end of the root of #27 is called an ... | |
| root piece removal | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: Sir, iam a dental student .i want to know the basic trick for root piece removal,few times i was ... A: Faisal - There is not one specific approach to removing a piece of root. The location of the root, ... | |
| Searching form help with trilingual pain | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been suffering with this problem for a year. It began with a bitter taste coming from my ... A: Virginia - Before I give you a name, I need to know exactly where the swelling is. Is the swelling ... | |
| tooth extraction | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: this past monday i had 4 teeth pulled. 3 wisdom and 1 molar because it was broken and rotted. there ... A: Jeremy - You are correct that it should not be there. The dentist seems to not have checked the ... | |
| sinus fistula repair | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I had sinus fistula repair surgery on Thursday. It is now Saturday and I'm still in a lot of pain. ... A: Kelly - Closure of an opening from the mouth to the sinus is not natural at all. It definitely ... | |
| Pain after wisdom tooth extraction | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old male and had my bottom right wisdom tooth removed five days ago. The procedure ... A: Nicholas - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult for me to be completely ... | |
| post extraction tooth pain | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I had an 18 year old root canal tooth pulled 2 months ago. I developed a dry socket that was not ... A: Stephanie - I do not accept patients from this site. If you want to have this area properly ... | |
| Antibiotics and oral surg. | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have had and abscessed tooth on and off for about 3 years, and I have gum issues to the point that ... A: Samantha - First of all, unless the patient has an infection or a medical condition that requires an ... | |
| Palatal tori removal | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I had a Palatal Tori removed 12 days ago and am still in extreme pain. I am a 29 yr old female who ... A: Jana - Palatal tori can be quite uncomfortable due to an exposure of bone and a buildup of build up ... | |
| tmj disorders | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: i would be honored to get an answer from a professional surgeon. i have been suffering from tmj for ... A: Yana - An MRI should disclose the position of the disc. Another approach is an arthrogram. A dye ... | |
| 10 year old daughter | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Today my daughter had her first meeting with an orthodontist, and although he comes highly ... A: Patrick - By age 10, exposure of, at least, a portion of the crown of the top front four teeth ... | |
| swollen jowl lymph nodes | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Is possible to remove swollen lymph nodes from under the bottom jaw? I know that thet aren't ... A: Leandro - the main question is why these nodes are inflamed and swollen. Lymph nodes like you ... | |
| post extraction tooth pain | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I had an 18 year old root canal tooth pulled 2 months ago. I developed a dry socket that was not ... A: Stephanie - your dentist is incompetant. After the extraction is was totally wrong and a potential ... | |
| Blood clot physically removed 2 hrs after surgery | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I just had one of my molars removed (2nd molar, I believe) because it had become infected. For two ... A: Stephanie - Initially you should definitely try to bite on the gauze to stop the bleeding. If the ... | |
| root tip removal | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I had to have a 5-tooth bridge prep done last week, and the dentist referred me to an Oral Surgeon, ... A: Wnada - It all depends on the location of the root tip. If the root tip is associated or will be ... | |
| tmj disorders | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: i would be honored to get an answer from a professional surgeon. i have been suffering from tmj for ... A: Yana - What you are enduring, with the limited opening, is indicative that the articular disc, ... | |
| SARPE asymetrical expansion | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Jan 28th, 2011 I had the SARPE procedure done as it was determined by my orthodontist that I had a ... A: Josh - So it seems that he probably expected the assymetry that now exists. He probably planned to ... | |
| Ear pain/wisdom teeth | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: My 19-year old daughter had 3 wisdom teeth extracted last year (as only 3 had formed [teeth 1, 16, & ... A: Tammy - Just because your daughter does not seem to have muscle spasms, it does not mean that the ... | |
| follow up question on lower tooth extraction | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you again. Its been two weeks since i have had my lower molar (#19) taken out. One ... A: Nancy - Residual swelling after a long standing inflammation within the tooth and the extraction ... | |
| Ear pain/wisdom teeth | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: My 19-year old daughter had 3 wisdom teeth extracted last year (as only 3 had formed [teeth 1, 16, & ... A: Tammy - There are some episodes of ear pain that are caused by jaw muscle spasms precipitated from ... | |
| SARPE asymetrical expansion | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Jan 28th, 2011 I had the SARPE procedure done as it was determined by my orthodontist that I had a ... A: Josh - First of all, I cannot tell you specifically what needs to be done to correct the ... | |
| SARPE asymetrical expansion | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Jan 28th, 2011 I had the SARPE procedure done as it was determined by my orthodontist that I had a ... A: Josh - It is obvious that the surgeon, in the cutting of bones to allow expansion did not fully ... | |
| dental implant versus bridge | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I had a very old traumatized tooth with chronic abscess finally removed, lover front, after 30 ... A: Tim - first of all, if the membrane is in place, even though it is exposed, the graft underneath ... | |
| Mass or Bump on my Gum | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a mass or a bump on my upper gum. I've had it for a few months. Its a little tender when I ... A: Jan - Of course, without examining the bump I cannot be sure what it is, but the fact that is tender ... | |
| White area around where my wisdom tooth was extracted | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted 4 days ago, been on antibiotics for over 8 days. I have ... A: Rosie - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what might be there. If the area is painful, ... | |
| Tooth Extraction | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I had a tooth extraction four days ago and a follow up visit yesterday. They were concerned because ... A: Meghann - It is not a sinus nerve that is exposed with an extraction, but the sinus itself if the ... | |
| Oral surgery | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: Last Thursday I had a wisdom tooth and another tooth removed just one tooth over from it in my upper ... A: Mark - Of course, without examining what you pulled out of the socket it is difficult for me to tell ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction - lower left extraction site a bit sore when chewing and odor | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I just got 3 wisdom teeth extracted 11 days ago and everything seemed to be fine at the beginning of ... A: Hollie - Normal is not the proper way to describe what is occurring. The extraction technique and ... | |
| Oral surgery | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: Last Thursday I had a wisdom tooth and another tooth removed just one tooth over from it in my upper ... A: Mark - You are absolutely correct that the surgeon should have been more attentive to what was ... | |
| mandibular tori | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: however I have recently developed a small spot on one which hurts a little if I push it with my ... A: Donna - Mandibular tori are usually not a problem, unless the patient needs a denture or partial ... | |
| tmj disorders | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: i would be honored to get an answer from a professional surgeon. i have been suffering from tmj for ... A: Yana - Depending on why the arthroscopy was done, healing can be variable as to when the joint gets ... | |
| about cortisol | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: i doctor im dental student ,i have question about cushion syndrome why cushion syndrome and long ... A: Khaled - First of all, the syndrom is not cushion but Cushings Syndrome. It is a syndrome of a ... | |
| disorder of thyroid gland | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: why hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism patients are contraindicate to use with them local anesthesia ... A: Khaled - First of all, hypothyroid patients have no problem with local anesthetics with ... | |
| Is exposed Salivary Duct Stone at high risk of infection? | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I believe I have a Salivary Duct Stone at the opening of the Wharton's Duct. A portion of the stone ... A: Kevin - If, in fact, you do have a stone in Wharton's Duct and it has created a blockage of your ... | |
| Bony Spurs | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed about 20 years ago and had no problems until about a year ago. Now the ... A: Eric - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to give you an exact answer without examining ... | |
| pain 3 weeks after wisdom teeth out | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I am 35 and had all 4 wisdom teeth out 3 weeks ago. I have had pain constantly since then. The pain ... A: Gretchen - Ibuprofen is probably bette than just aspirin. It reduces pain more, while decreasing ... | |
| #19 tooth extraction | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: Last Tuesday I had a retreatment of an old root canal on my lower left molar (#19). A couple days ... A: Nancy - The Z pac you are taking should be okay, but if necessary, e-mycin or clindamycin can be ... | |
| popping noises etc. | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: everything was going great until week 4 my jaw starting getting mobile. i wasnt wired or banded ... A: Jennifer - without xrays, I cannot tell if the bones have or have not healed. The symptoms you ... | |
| pain 3 weeks after wisdom teeth out | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I am 35 and had all 4 wisdom teeth out 3 weeks ago. I have had pain constantly since then. The pain ... A: Gretchen - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure what is going on, but your ache could ... | |
| Dental Implant Consult: what to ask? | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: Teig: I have a back molar (number 14) that needs to be extracted. Sadly, because of intense dental ... A: Wendy - there are some simple questions you can ask that will help you make a correct decision. ... | |
| #19 tooth extraction | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: Last Tuesday I had a retreatment of an old root canal on my lower left molar (#19). A couple days ... A: Nancy - Do the warm salt water as I suggested to help establish drainage of trapped infection ... | |
| numbness and facial tightness/pain after wisdom tooth surgery | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm an 19 year old female that had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted a week ago, I know that ... A: Beverly - First of all, spasms of the jaw muscles, producing the tight feeling is not unusual. Even ... | |
| Genioplasty expert in Texas or California | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I had a forward sliding genioplasty which left my face looking longer and my chin crooked, so I'd ... A: Roni - I do not personally know this doctor, but I have heard that he is highly skilled. Dr.Kevin ... | |
| maxillofacial surgeon | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I was a victim of domestic abuse. I was with this man I had intended to marry but as the abuse got ... A: Christina - I would love to help find you assistance in your obvriously debilitating situation. I no ... | |
| chronic untreated oral-antral fistula | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Teig- I come to you for your expert advice for I do not have an oral surgeon to go to. It has been ... A: Anita - If you have an opening into the sinus, an obturator will not work. It is not a sealed ... | |
| #19 tooth extraction | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Last Tuesday I had a retreatment of an old root canal on my lower left molar (#19). A couple days ... A: nancy - Of course, without seeing your xrays of the area it is a little difficult for me to tell ... | |
| Fatty tumor | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I had a fatty tumor removed 5years ago in my mouth,on the lower gum side where that nerve is and it ... A: Linda - The fatty tumor, a lipoma, can regrow if just a cell or two is left. Lipomas are not ... | |
| Swelling | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I am scheduled to have my wisdom teeth removed on april 1st but about a week ago a started getting a ... A: The best treatment is to have that tooth removed as soon as possible. Whether it was too long or ... | |
| Apicoectomy | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal, post & crown on #10 tooth probably 25-30 yrs ago. Had apicoectomy 15 yrs or ... A: Tammy - An xray alone is not a proper evaluation of a previous apicoectomy tooth to decide if a ... | |
| oral surgery for adult tmj | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon Dr. Teig: I am a 48 yr old female with a tmj problem. I was in a car accident back ... A: Brenda - TMJ problems are very difficult for many doctors. I have found an office in Ottawa, ... | |
| neuroanatomy of face and its relevance to orthodontics | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: ). I am an Orthodontic intern, and I should be giving a presentation about the neural anatomy of the ... A: Maha-nerve injury to teeth themselves can occur if orthodontic movements are attempted to quickly. ... | |
| Screws in Jaw | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: within the last 2 months been having neck and face pain. Feels like everything is swollen and ... A: Mike-the discomfort you are now having could definitely be from the screws placed in your chain and ... | |
| oral surgery | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: What is the difference in the blood supply on the mandibular condyle and ramus from the other areas ... A: Hadeel-the mandible in general, has a high blood flow, like most of the head neck area. I have seen ... | |
| Extraction and Bone Grafting | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I had #18 extracted 4 days ago by a periodontist and bone grafting/ridge augmentation done. I was ... A: Melissa - After an extraction, with or without grafting, the pain should be gone in 5-7 days. It ... | |
| Upper Jaw Surgery | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I recently (~6 weeks post-op) had upper jaw surgery to move my upper jaw forward and widen ... A: Matt - First of all, 3-4mm movement of the maxilla is not a tremendous advancement. It usually ... | |
| Orange ooze months after wisdom teeth removal | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: My question regards problems after wisdom teeth removal. I had all four teeth removed about 4 months ... A: Kristyn - Of course, without examining the area, it is a little difficult for me to be totally Most ... | |
| Antibiotics | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I am supposed to be getting my wisdom teeth extracted in a couple of days. About a week ago, I got ... A: Rebecca - the antibiotics alone should not affect the surgery, but if the chest congestion is still ... | |
| Sinus Lift and Implants | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I had a right sinus lift and 4 implants inserted on Tuesday 9/2/2011. (I have had all my upper ... A: Shelley - First of all, the infection after the sinus lift and implant insertions is not good. ... | |
| Implant or bridge | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I am 74. I have heart and kidney disease and diabetes. The second tooth from the back, lower right ... A: Sylvia - You are very smart to question if an implant is a better or worse treatment. Of course ... | |
| dental implant failure? | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I had two implants placed in my lower back jaw 17 days ago (6 months prior to the implant placement ... A: sarah - If the infection is superficial, then the implant itself should not be affected. If, ... | |
| tumor in gums | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: eight months ago I was told by a dentist that my front tooth was dead and would need a root canal ... A: Lorraine - Of course, I agree with your questioning about the need for root canal treatment when ... | |
| nerve pain | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I had tooth number 28 pulled today because it was decayed to the nerve and I couldn't take the pain, ... A: Dannyel - Pain after the extraction should not be the same pain as before the extraction. Nerve ... | |
| no adult teeth under baby teeth | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend with 4 kids, two of the kids have a condition where they only have baby teeth. They ... A: Lisa - I cannot tell you exactly what treatment will be done for the kids, but there are a number ... | |
| hard bump on cheekbone | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I had contacted you 2 years ago about a pin poking thru from my corrective jaw surgery. I did go ... A: Justine - It is, of course, difficult for me to definitely know what is going on. It could be that ... | |
| no adult teeth under baby teeth | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend with 4 kids, two of the kids have a condition where they only have baby teeth. They ... A: Lisa - There are definitely options. I am not a restorative dentist, but the 17 year old is getting ... | |
| trismus | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: My jaw locked up after a routine cavity was filled. Long story short have seen 2 oral surgeons, ... A: Karlene - I do not personally know doctors in the Madison area, but in checking, I found an office ... | |
| no adult teeth under baby teeth | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend with 4 kids, two of the kids have a condition where they only have baby teeth. They ... A: Lisa - the options are first of all based on the age of the children. If very young little can be ... | |
| trismus | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: My jaw locked up after a routine cavity was filled. Long story short have seen 2 oral surgeons, ... A: Karlene - Without signs on the MRI of problems in the TMJ and you have trismus, the diagnosis sounds ... | |
| dental work | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible choose to be under anesthesia during dental work? I have TMJ and at 19 years old had ... A: jean - Relaxation of the jaw muscles during treatment under anesthesia would probably help. You ... | |
| complications from an oral antral fistula | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Dr. Teig, I have written to you previously regarding my condition which is onj w/oral antral ... A: Amita-in California like many states there are facilities to take care of individuals who are ... | |
| Oral Surgery Complications | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I am 50 years old and recently had an impacted premolar removed (it was growing horizontally and in ... A: Mollie - I am a "belt and suspender" doctor who does not to prematurely do procedures in infected ... | |
| Blood clot | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I had a molar removed in the bottom left of my mouth close to 72 hrs ago. I have some filmy white ... A: Jay - The white tissue you describe is definitely from healing and is a combination of dead surface ... | |
| wisdom teeth removal extended pain | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Had bottom two removed as they were at an angle facing forward (underneath gum). Was given Percocet ... A: Eric - Depending on the cause of pain, some treatment to the tooth socket where the pain is coming ... | |
| question | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I had undergone a sliding genioplasty/oestreotomy to move my chin forward by 4 mm with fix screw ... A: Helen - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure the exact location of the bone ... | |
| Hematoma | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: Today I was supposed to get a route canal finished up and have the perm filling put it to be ready ... A: Julie - the swelling you describe was from the needle, most likely, perforating the palatal nerve. ... | |
| Veneers or Surgery? | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Teig, My wife had oral surgery and orthodontic work 16 years ago to correct her bite (end to end) ... A: Miles - It is very difficult for me to accept the concept of veneers to alter an alignment. That ... | |
| Pain 3 months after extractions | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: My husband had a full mouth extraction in November of last year. He has complained of pain ever ... A: Jennifer - The surgeon is just covering himself by accepting the pain now more than 3 months since ... | |
| partial wisdom tooth extraction | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: My husband is 58 yrs old, has a history of by-pass surgery and diabetes. He was in the process of ... A: Pamela - Having removed many jaw weakening cysts associated with wisdom teeth, I do not believe in ... | |
| co,plications from an oral antral fistula | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Dr. Teig, I have written to you previously regarding my condition which is onj w/oral antral ... A: Amita - it is definitely not Lugwig's Angina. That is a process that occurs in the lower jaw and ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction recovery | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I had all four impacted wisdom teeth removed nine days ago, but I have a huge hole only on the ... A: Jessica - As you found out, it is not totally uncommon for a hole to develop at an extraction site. ... | |
| Anterior Mandible Frenulectomy | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I had the frenulectomy this morning and will follow up in 4-6 weeks for a graft of #24 tooth. I am a ... A: Carrie - In general, when surgery is done in the mouth, the patient should refrain from smoking for ... | |
| Genioplasty | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I had lower jaw surgery several years ago with a sliding genioplasty...There are still ... A: Doug - Peek is a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer and I have never heard it being used for your ... | |
| Genioplasty | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I had lower jaw surgery several years ago with a sliding genioplasty...There are still ... A: Doug - Mimix is a fast setting hydroxyapatite material. Hydroxyapatite is a common material used ... | |
| sinus opening from molar extraction | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: no sucking from straw, no smoking, no nose blowing, etc.) After a week on my follow up he stated by ... A: James - the best thing you can do to help promote healing is to be careful. No blowing of your ... | |
| Wisdom tooth hole that won't heal | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: When I was 16 (20 years ago, I'm 36 now) I had my four wisdom teeth removed by a maxillofacial ... A: Gisele - I, of course, without examining you or viewing xrays of the area, cannot be sure what is ... | |
| post wisdom tooth lump in jaw | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I had my two lower wisdom teeth removed 4 weeks ago. Originally I had developed dry sockets and my ... A: Josslyn - If is, of course, a little difficult for me to tell you what is going on. Saying that, ... | |
| Drug Question | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Hey Doc, I have a question about drugs and medication used during an oral surgery. I took a ... A: Vandy - Benzoylecgonine is considered a marker for the use of cocaine. There are, however, two ... | |
| post mandibular surgery | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Teig, My names Enzo and I'm 23 years old. I recently had my jaw broken in two places. It was on ... A: Enzo - That knot, you describe, could definitely be scar tissue. Before massaging that area, I ... | |
| post mandibular surgery | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: Teig, My names Enzo and I'm 23 years old. I recently had my jaw broken in two places. It was on ... A: Enzo - Of course, not being there during the surgery it is a little difficult for me to know ... | |
| cyst removal from area about upper incisors | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: 65 year-old retired military caucasian male in good health, but well-medicated for Parkinson's ... A: Steven - unfortunately, cystic lesions can develop with minor inflammation in the area. If the ... | |
| -antral fistulaMRSA cellutilitis with an untreated oral= | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, As I jave written before I have ONJ and an oral antral fistula which has not been treated ... A: Anita - MRSA cellulitis is quite difficult to cure. You don't say how long that you have been ... | |
| abscess and osteomyelitis? | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old female with an abscess on the roof of my mouth and an apparent infection of the ... A: Annette - The periodontist is absolutely wrong. The source of the infection, the tooth, ... | |
| dark spot on e-xay | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: To give a little back round, my mom had Periodontal diseases so she had to have bone grafts on 4 ... A: Heather - Infection requiring an extraction usually involves a spreading of the infection deep into ... | |
| 2nd Molar Extractions | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have had difficulty with my teeth my entire life. My new dentist suggested that I pull all four of ... A: J - First of all, if the wisdom teeth have not erupted by now, the chances that they will erupt are ... | |
| Sweet taste and white substance after wisdom tooth extraction | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed 6 days ago, and overall recovery seems to be going fine ... A: Katie - First of all, I am very uncomfortable with any oral and maxillofacial surgeon who does not ... | |
| Orthognathic revision | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm now a 40 year old woman with facial asymmety and previous orthognathic surgery. I live in ... A: Shannon - I fully understand your frustrations with what has occurred and an inability to find a ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth- Sealing the Fistula | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I have read some of your responses and answers to questions in regards to wisdom teeth. ... A: Ryan - If the sinus is lining is violated in the removal of a wisdom tooth it needs to be sealed ... | |
| Hole in roof of mouth after tooth extraction | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I recently had oral surgery on 2-1-11 on my two canine teeth from the top my jaw pulled out due to ... A: Donald - How soon the palatal hole heals is dependent on the ability of the dentist. If he is a ... | |
| baby tooth decay | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 1.5 yrs old and has tooth decay. The dentist wants to extract 4 teeth. The decay does ... A: Ern - the main question is why the decay cannot be removed and fillings placed. It is not unusual ... | |
| dark spot on e-xay | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: To give a little back round, my mom had Periodontal diseases so she had to have bone grafts on 4 ... A: Heather - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is actually going on without seeing an ... | |
| Scar tissue in mouth | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: On 11-16-2010 I underwent bilateral sagittal splint osteotomies of my mandible. He had performed ... A: Debby - It is a little difficult without examining you to fully determine what might be the cause of ... | |
| exposed mandible | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: 3 or 4 years ago I had surgery to remove a wisdom tooth #17. Several weeks after surgery some "bone ... A: B - You only should see a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and no other type of ... | |
| abscess and osteomyelitis? | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old female with an abscess on the roof of my mouth and an apparent infection of the ... A: Annette - Unfortunately, you are dealing with doctors who know very little about dealing with the ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction site | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted 2/1/11. Today is 2/6/11, the outer stitch just came out, ... A: Julie - From what you describe, it seems your healing is fairly normal. There are always sore ... | |
| lingual nerve neuroma | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I am writing this email in hopes that you may have some advice to give. My brother is 29 and had a ... A: Jesse - Of course, I was not there during the surgery to see how the continuity of the nerve was ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth extraction | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed on Thursday and I have followed all the post-op instructions ... A: Alyssa - It is a little difficult for me to tell you the cause of the hanging clot. My suggestion, ... | |
| Partial Removal of wisdom tooth to avoid nerve damage | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I recently had 3 impacted wisdom teeth removed. I'm a healthy 32 year old female and never had any ... A: K-chan - I wish I could tell you if leaving a portion of the tooth there was appropriate or not. It ... | |
| apico procedure | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal about a year ago that did not work, about 6 months ago, the endo went in through ... A: Lori - From what you describe, the tooth that now has the problem is a second molar. That is a ... | |
| implants after graft | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: and i had gum graft done for implants, my question is, will getting implants make it more ... A: Muhaseena - Without examining you, I cannot be sure the reason for any elevation. Saying that, you ... | |
| Oral Surgery | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Two Weeks ago I received oral surgery to remove all four wisdom teeth. The first ten days I was ... A: Robert - It is not unusual for the jaw muscles to go into spasms after the removal of wisdom teeth. ... | |
| Root Canal & Sinus Infection | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I had a fistula on my gum line about a year ago on the right upper side. At the same time and about ... A: Kathleen - Depending on the extent of bone problems around the tooth, the surgery may totally ... | |
| sutures over extraction/bone graft | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I had a molar extraction on Friday, 1/28 with bone grafting for future implant. On Sunday the ... A: Joanne - Of course, it is not good if the bone graft leaks out or food debris gets inflamed in the ... | |
| Root Canal & Sinus Infection | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I had a fistula on my gum line about a year ago on the right upper side. At the same time and about ... A: Kathleen - the problems definitely sound linked. First of all, a sinus problem, infection, on its ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth removal and sever pain | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: My Son who is 18 years old had all 4 wisdom teeth removed December 23rd, 2010. The upper wisdom ... A: Rosann - First of all, rather than a regular dental xray, sinus films need to be made to evaluate ... | |
| tooth area #3-4 | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Tooth #3 is an implant w/cemented porcelin crown. Tooth#4 is natural w/crown. Immediately after ... A: Shelly - Without examining you or seeing an xray of the area, it is a little difficult for me to ... | |
| implants after graft | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: and i had gum graft done for implants, my question is, will getting implants make it more ... A: Muhaseena - If you have that much protrusion, dental implants may accentuate the situation. If you ... | |
| numbness lower L quadrant around mouth 1 yr. after root canal | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal about a year ago, by my dentist. Mid procedure, I had sensation, and she gave me ... A: Mary - You did not say, but I assume from your description of what occurred that a lower tooth had ... | |
| Is this normal healing or a problem? | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I noticed this yesterday and now today. It has been three days since extraction of 4 wisdom teeth ... A: Dustin - From your picture, it does look like healing is occurring, but it is important that you ... | |
| Pain ten days after extraction | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I had an urgent tooth extraction ten days ago after my dentist discovered what turned out to be a ... A: Victoria - It is not normal to have the type of pain you are having ten days after an extraction. ... | |
| Bleeding after wisdom teeth pulled? | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I had all four wisdom teeth pulled and one molar on th bottom left next to the wisdom tooth pulled. ... A: Dustin - Bleeding two days later is not normal. You have two choices, you can go back to the ... | |
| Neck lump after oral surgery | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I had oral surgery 10 days ago to extract 3 wisdom teeth and remove one impacted wisdom tooth. I ... A: Tonya - First of all, stop the heating pad. A heating pad to the outside of the face only ... | |
| distraction osteogenesis | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has been in braces for 3 years and is now 17. She had failure to erupt on top and ... A: Melany - A close and cooperative communicative relationship must exist between the orthodontist and ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction with bone removal | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I need to have a wisdom tooth extracted (bottom left) but the surgeon said he will need to remove ... A: Charlene - It sounds like the surgeon is exaggerating the procedure. Yes, to expose the tooth, if ... | |
| Soft Palate Biopsy | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I am due to have a biopsy under general anesthetic of a small spot on my soft palate and I really ... A: Lilly - Usually a biopsy of a palatal area produces very little swelling on the palate and none ... | |
| Graft failure, infection | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Tooth 14 had a root canal and crown placed 10 years ago, a year ago it was bothering me. Went to my ... A: Sherri - I hate to tell you this, but as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon I am so upset and ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth and TMJ | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: 1. What does it mean to have impacted wisdom teeth? If on an x-ray, my wisdom teeth look straight ... A: Maria - An impacted wisdom tooth is a wisdom tooth that sitting in such a position that it has ... | |
| 13 months after lingual nerve injury pain still felt | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: Since 4 months after my injury I've been on pain meds and can carry about daily life, albeit with ... A: Jane - Injury to a nerve can heal within a few months, but if there are factors that have altered ... | |
| Botox at Dentist | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have been seeing my dentist for about a year now for Botox. I have had amazing results! I live ... A: Emily - Dentists are not taught nor proficient in injecting Botox for their patients, especially if ... | |
| pain after tooth extraction and bone grafting | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I had tooth #4 (upper right tooth) extracted more than four months ago. Bone grafting was also done ... A: Dan - I think I already answered this tonight, but Motrin can produce inflammation in the stomach ... | |
| wisdom tooth decay | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Teig, I unexpectedly ran into your answers to previous questions from other patients on-line and ... A: Julia - what you have endured is not uncommon. The decay problem you developed with the wisdom ... | |
| Sliding Genioplasty | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a sliding genioplasty for a very recessed chin about 2 weeks ago. The measurement the ... A: Jay - the soft tissue around the chin can limit the motion, but it usually can be loosened enough ... | |
| Tongue numbness/unusual | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. It all started when I had a crown put on my very last tooth on my left ... A: Lisa - It is now January 24th and if the nerve was traumatized from the injection, not an uncommon ... | |
| oral surgeon. | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Teig: I'm currently in college majoring in respiratory. I would like to attend dental school and be ... A: Zach - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the true name of the profession is a wonderful one. It is a ... | |
| pain after tooth extraction and bone grafting | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I had tooth #4 (upper right tooth) extracted more than four months ago. Bone grafting was also done ... A: Dan - First of all, after root canal is done, the surrounding bone is altered. The main change is ... | |
| Recurrent swelling and soreness following wisdom teeth extraction | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I had 4 wisdom teeth removed three weeks ago and everything went normal no complications. About ... A: Justina - Of course, without actually examining you I cannot be sure, but when swelling recurs a ... | |
| name of periodontist | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Last year on 2/2/2010 you answered my question about removing gum scar tissue which was causing pain ... A: Catherine - I am sorry, but I do not know any periodontists in the area. I am going to provide the ... | |
| damaged minor salivary glands or ducts in mandibulum front | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Teig, Please can you help me too and recommend the right expert for my problem in England or ... A: Ingrid - I am so sorry to hear about this obviously debilitating problem. Without visualizing the ... | |
| retained root tip | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: i had wisdom n last molar extraction on right lower jaw 3 days back n it was a difficult ... A: Imtiaz - First of all, the dentist should have known immediately if he left a piece of root in the ... | |
| pain after tooth extraction and bone grafting | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I had tooth #4 (upper right tooth) extracted more than four months ago. Bone grafting was also done ... A: Dan - I have a question for you. Why was the tooth extracted? Was there just too much decay or ... | |
| tooth | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have numbness on left side of tung and left cheek i had #18 tooth removed 2 weeks ago this is very ... A: Brian - When you say numbness, can you feel anything there at all or are the feelings just ... | |
| Tongue numbness/unusual | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. It all started when I had a crown put on my very last tooth on my left ... A: Lisa - My question to is when the crown was placed, did the dentist get you numb first. If yes, ... | |
| Jaw tingles and pain after wisdom teeth removal | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I had #32, 17 and 1 removed 6 days ago. I did not see an oral surgeon as the dentist who removed my ... A: Lisa - Unfortunately, your situation sounds like the result of a non-surgeon doing surgery. It ... | |
| Protruding tooth | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have had several teeth extracted due to cavities and have developed spacing between teeth...one of ... A: Cynthia - Throughout life our teeth have two moving tendencies. The teeth constantly erupt and ... | |
| Jaw | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed as a young teen. Now, in my early 30’s, I just had an oral exam. ... A: Walter - Just because you don't have teeth and may lose another, it does not mean that things cannot ... | |
| oral antral fistula | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have wrote to you prviously regarding the oral-antral fistula and osteonecrosis of the Jaw. It has ... A: Anita - I think the only approach that could successfully conquer your problem is for you to leave ... | |
| Dry Socket | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: It's been 8 days since upper left molar extraction, no complications. I'm wondering how long until I ... A: Candance - Of course I cannot examine you and see the extent of healing, but by 8 days, the chance ... | |
| Standard Treatment for Dry Socket | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted a few weeks ago. I understand that modern procedures do ... A: Dustin - First of all, dry socket is not osteomyelitis. It is a rather superficial bony ... | |
| jaw surgery | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 13 and she has been scheduled for jaw surgery to correct her recessive chin and also ... A: Teresa - what I don't understand, moreso than the wisdom tooth problem, is why the surgeon is doing ... | |
| Recurrent dental infections | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal on my #26 tooth around 2 years ago. Several months later, the tooth started ... A: Abby -First of all just because you have been on antibiotics for 5 days, it does not mean infections ... | |
| Potential Osteomyelitis again? | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me know where to turn next! 2 years ago it was discovered 2 bone ... A: Charlotte - it is, of course, a little difficult without seeing xrays or examining you to be sure ... | |
| Modified Condylotomy | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: In January 2009, I injured the right side of my jaw by eating a very tough piece of meat. I tried to ... A: Laura - It is a little difficult for me to give you a course of treatment without examining you. ... | |
| Lower molar extraction, bone loss, limited options | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I am very afraid - close to panicking. I just saw a periodontist after being referred by a general ... A: Melissa - Definitely get a second opinion, but this time from a board certified oral and ... | |
| hell 2years after surgery | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Nerve damage now 2 yrs on. You very kindly answered some questions for me some months ago but I am ... A: Mary - Nobody likes to be exposed to situations like you are in. Prolongued healing is tortuous and ... | |
| Recurrent dental infections | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal on my #26 tooth around 2 years ago. Several months later, the tooth started ... A: Abby - It sounds like your dentist is not very skilled at the appropriate approach when a root ... | |
| Palate expanders/ Can side effects be reversed? | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I don't wear the lower because they have protruded my lower teeth dramatically. My orthodontist ... A: Gabby - if the jaw has been advanced due to the expander, it can be reversed with surgery. What ... | |
| Severe Sore throat due to Dentigerous Cyst. | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I found out about the cyst(pls check x-ray) when I took an OPG for a tooth ache on which root-canal ... A: Kevin-Although the chat is quite large, the darkness of the cyst on the xray usually indicates that ... | |
| Palate expanders/ Can side effects be reversed? | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I don't wear the lower because they have protruded my lower teeth dramatically. My orthodontist ... A: Gabby first of all, I think you should get a second opinion from another orthodontist. There can be ... | |
| Surgery aimed at shortening midface height. | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: When I was young I had my adenoids removed because I had difficulty breathing at night. When I was ... A: James there is no specific amount of bone that can be removed. The amount varies on the anatomy ... | |
| Ankylosed Baby Teeth | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm 20 yrs old and I just began the process of getting braces. In order to continue, I've been told ... A: Lsisa I wish I could tell you how much pain you might have after the extractions. In the hands of a ... | |
| Jaw surgery | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: Hey Doctor! I have a couple of questions; I am a 24 year old women from Toronto and i got my braces ... A: Sarah I don't know who told you that your surgery can be done but must still show the gums. If ... | |
| Dental Implants | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: My name is Louie I asked you couple of questions a few months ago. I have 2 bonded dental implants ... A: Louie your description of what you are feeling sounds more like a pulling of the jaw muscles. As ... | |
| Surgery aimed at shortening midface height. | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: When I was young I had my adenoids removed because I had difficulty breathing at night. When I was ... A: Sleep apnea, that is what you are describing, often occurs in individuals who have a long face. ... | |
| Communication between mouth / sinus | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Eight months ago I had an implant done tooth #3 with a bone graft. I immediately started having ... A: Amy - As muc as you might like your surgeon, I think it is best that you get a second opinion. ... | |
| please help me | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have been having tmj symptoms for several years but as of lately it has gotten worse. I never ... A: Shannon - the good news about the symptoms you describe are that those symptoms are indicative that ... | |
| Jaw surgery | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Hey Doctor! I have a couple of questions; I am a 24 year old women from Toronto and i got my braces ... A: Sarah - There are two phases in the work up process. Before any orthodontics is performed, the ... | |
| Wisdom teeth | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm 16 and I'm getting my wisdom teeth out Friday, iv very nervous and scared. I don't like needles ... A: Lydia - At age 16, the safest and best approach to put you to sleep is by giving you an intravenous ... | |
| missing molars | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: Im a 21 year old female with a history of dental problems. Currently i am missing both first molars ... A: Sheena - It is possible to move the molars, but it is a long and tedious affair. Often, after ... | |
| Lopwer right half Chapped lip after Root canal | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I had gone through RCT in upper back side teeth. Doctor did the surgery only in one sitting and next ... A: Kamal - Of course, without being there to evaluate you, I cannot be totally sure what occurred. ... | |
| osteonecrosis of the jaw with an oral antral fistula | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I developed the above mentioned in July 2009 and in June 2010 I had the Buccoul Flap Surgery which ... A: Anita - I am so sorry to hear of the problem you are enduring. Your surgeon is wrong to have ... | |
| jaw surgery | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I believe my jaws are to far back due to extractions (4) and braces i had as a child which i also ... A: Fionn - I have never done orthognathic surgery on a boxer, but I have done it on professional ... | |
| Exposed Necrotic Bone in jaw | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Recently I began periodontal treatment for mild periodontal disease. This began as a result of a ... A: Cheryle - It is a little difficult for me to tell you if the problem began due to poor treatment by ... | |
| child with mesiodens | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: My 4 year old son has many mesiodens that will eventually need to be extracted. One of them has ... A: Kim - the best way to find the appropriate dentist for your son is by finding a pedodontist ... | |
| tooth extraction | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: i got a tooth extracted one week ago. now there is a whitish yellowish layer in the entire whole. is ... A: Katrina - A whitish yellow area over the healing socket is not abnormal. It is healing tissue, but ... | |
| Problems | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed on Dec.17 2010, since then I've experienced a few problems. 1) I have ... A: Lexus - You are the correct one. What is going on is not good and should be evaluated. One ... | |
| post extraction pain | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I am currently 6 days post wisdom tooth extraction. It was removed from the lower left side of the ... A: Kendra - Fortunately, it does not sound like you have a dry socket. You do, probably, have ... | |
| Severely Painful Maxillary Sinus Area | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm desperate and no doctor has been able to properly diagnose my pain... Here's the story from the ... A: Nikki - I am not truly knowledgeable about the following two programs, but they seem to be highly ... | |
| Jaw Surgery | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering if I can please ask you some questions about jaw surgery? My history: I'm a ... A: Jasmine - The pictures of the girl you provided is a fairly classical example of someone who had a ... | |
| Dry Socket | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted 2 weeks ago. 3 days after my surgery I got 2 dry sockets ... A: Brittani - If you are still having pain, the surgeon needs to irrigate the socket and repack it with ... | |
| Lingual nerve injury | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I beleive my lingual nerve was damaged 2 wks ago during my 3rd molar extraction. The dentist office ... A: Jeni - Trauma to the lingual nerve, without cutting of it is often reversible on its own. Usually ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth extraction | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I need your help. I went to get my wisdom teeth removed a week and two days ago...I was fine but I ... A: Ash - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but it sounds like you have an infection. ... | |
| Whitish appearance of my tongue sides | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a whitish appearance on both sides of my tongue. Bit scared that it could be oral hairy ... A: Simon - Like I said previously, I do not see anything that is abnormal. The slight enlargement of ... | |
| Severely Painful Maxillary Sinus Area | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm desperate and no doctor has been able to properly diagnose my pain... Here's the story from the ... A: Nikki - I am so sorry to hear about the obviously debilitating experience you have endured. In my ... | |
| Whitish appearance of my tongue sides | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a whitish appearance on both sides of my tongue. Bit scared that it could be oral hairy ... A: Simon - the side of your tongue looks pretty normal. There is a little enlargement of the lymph ... | |
| extraction pain | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I had three wisdom teeth extracted almost seven weeks ago. My bottom left extraction site is still ... A: Sharon - Of course, the problem could simply be poor healing from the extraction socket, but as ... | |
| Tooth abscess causing pain in bone and numbness in lip and chin | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I have an infected tooth, lower right side #29. I went to the E.R. two weeks ago tomorrow ... A: Bryelle - First of all, your dentist is a little incorrect in saying that infection cannot cause ... | |
| roof of mouth and gums | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: When I was a teenager I had an accident and knocked out my from 4 teeth by the time I was 20 I had ... A: Debra - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but it sounds like you are having some ... | |
| Impants | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: Teig, My mother, who lives in Ocala, Florida, had dental implants 10 or more years ago. She ... A: Janet - A skilled an honest oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a board certified one. If you want, ... | |
| Suspecting dry socket | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have just had my upper premolar extracted about 2 weeks ago. It all started with a veer bad ... A: Kay - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to determine if you have a dry socket or not. It ... | |
| broken teeth | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: The videos I've seen on the web of the dental bridge procedure always show the broken tooth in the ... A: Neel - Like the name, a bridge needs to be attached on two sides. There are occasions where a ... | |
| jaw reduction | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I was told by an oral surgeon in the mid 90's that I would need jaw reduction surgery to fix the ... A: Rita - If you were not scared and apprehensive about surgery to correct what you have be enduring ... | |
| lip incompetence and mentalis strain | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I have mentalis strain when I close my mouth, I have also lip incompetence. Can these be corrected ... A: Mary - Lip incompetence and mentalis strain are not affected with dermal fillers. Usually the ... | |
| uneven jaw | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I had an underbite and my jaw were uneven, I was thin because I can't eat properly and my jaw hurts ... A: Louie - the situation you had with the jaw uneven cannot usually be fully corrected with ... | |
| Dry Socket | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently had three of my wisdom teeth removed. One on my lower left which was infected and the ... A: Ashley - With the throbbing pain in the ear and eye, it does not actually sound like a true dry ... | |
| dizziness, lightheaded, fatigue after wisdom teeth extraction | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: this past Tuesday I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed plus a molar. was put under general anesthesia ... A: Ashley - the cause of dizziness after the removal of the wisdom teeth, under general anesthesia ... | |
| Widsom teeth extracted-pain two months later | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: On October 22, I had the lower & upper right wisdom teeth extracted. The upper was not a problem as ... A: Donna - I, of course, do not know your medical history, but by some chance are you taking ... | |
| full bone wisdom teeth extraction | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: i had my wisdom tooth extracted about a week ago.i feel severe pains in my gum and jaw bone. it ... A: Junior - Especially with the pain you are having with the warm salt water rinses, it definitely ... | |
| full bone wisdom teeth extraction | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: i had my wisdom tooth extracted about a week ago.i feel severe pains in my gum and jaw bone. it ... A: Junior - Of course, I cannot be totally sure without examining you, but it sounds like you might be ... | |
| oral fistula after wisdom teeth extraction | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth extracted 9 days ago. The right upper molar caused a hole into my sinus ... A: Mara - If the area is draining, it means that the sinus is most likely infected and, if that is the ... | |
| Dry Socket Treatment | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I had a wisdom tooth removed last Monday. By Friday the area was killing me again. I got in to see ... A: Kim - Packing, removal of the packing and irrigating of the socket and repacking is important for ... | |
| Sotradecol | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: After years of pain, I was diagnosed with NICO (neuralgia-inducing cavitational osteonecrosis) and ... A: Vern - sotradecol is medication used for the treatment of a neuralgia that has not responded to any ... | |
| Dental Implants | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 29 year-old young woman and I was involved in a near fatal car accident on 12.02.05 on a ... A: Nicole - I am so sorry to hear about the trauma you have endured. If your doctors were, in fact, ... | |
| success of implant(s) versus apicoectomy | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: One says that after an apicoectomy an implant is difficult (less successful too) when the implant ... A: ML - There are so many stories presented to patients to guide or force them into doing one thing ... | |
| Widsom teeth extracted-pain two months later | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: On October 22, I had the lower & upper right wisdom teeth extracted. The upper was not a problem as ... A: Donna- It is, of course, difficult for me to determine what is occurring without examining you or ... | |
| molar tooth extraction | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: After having a tooth extracted one week ago, I thought all was going well until a sharp point of the ... A: Joan - From your dentist's response, I am assuming he is not an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. ... | |
| Left Inferior Alveolar nerve damage, need advice | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I had three wisdom teeth removed in September. I had no consulation or anything. After the surgery, ... A: Tiffany - Dr. Michael Hauser is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. I think going ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth and Smoking | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I had all four wisdom removed on 12/7/10. It is now 12/11/10 and Im feeling excellent. I have ... A: James - Ideally, it is best to resume a normal chewing diet at about 10 days after the surgery. ... | |
| After Effects from Apicoectomy | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: After having an APICO Bicus 1st root on 10/8/10 I've been sick. My oral surgeon endodontist (how ... A: JoAnn - the following are board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons within Memphis. 1) Dr. ... | |
| After Effects from Apicoectomy | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: After having an APICO Bicus 1st root on 10/8/10 I've been sick. My oral surgeon endodontist (how ... A: JoAnn - First of all, if the doctor who did the apicoectomy is an endodontist, he is not an oral ... | |
| post genioplasty numbness and lip incompetence | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: Dr. 3 weeks ago I had a lefort III and chin genioplasty. I healed remarkably fast from the ... A: Joe - You problem with closing is not uncommon,even if the nerve is not cut. You are correct that ... | |
| Left Inferior Alveolar nerve damage, need advice | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I had three wisdom teeth removed in September. I had no consulation or anything. After the surgery, ... A: Tiffany - I am so sorry to hear about your experience. First of all, the surgeon was totally wrong ... | |
| post genioplasty numbness and lip incompetence | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: Dr. 3 weeks ago I had a lefort III and chin genioplasty. I healed remarkably fast from the ... A: Joe - With the numbness and relaxation of the lip, it seems that the surgeon either just stretching ... | |
| Crown, root canal, apicoectomy, sinus infection | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a long story, but will try to keep it short. A couple of years ago I had a crown placed on my ... A: Carrie - First of all, you are correct to question why the endodontist did not place you on an ... | |
| Headache | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter had 4 wisdom teeth removed on Dec 3 after the 4th day she woke up with an ... A: Kathy - It is not unusual at all for many individuals who undergo the removal of wisdom teeth ... | |
| wisdom tooth troubles | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have started taking amoxycillan today, i am a bit worried that side of my face is very tender and ... A: Melissa - I, of course, cannot be sure but once a wisdom tooth becomes inflamed, bacteria becomes ... | |
| infection | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I had an implant placed in April 2010. It healed fine. It is my 2nd implant, the 1st being a cement ... A: Jeanne - First of all, definitely make an appointment with a board certified oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| Mental Nerve Damage Surgery | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have mental nerve damage from an extraction a long time ago. I have seen several Oral Surgeons. ... A: Darlene - Absolutely the nerve surgery would be the wrong thing. Rather than doing surgery, a ... | |
| cyst on the lower lip | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: 3 months back my husband got a blister on the lower lip which he chewed in order to subside it ... A: Sumdedha - First of all, what you describe is not cancer, but unfortunately it is usually from a ... | |
| Tooth extraction... dry socket | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I had a lower back tooth extraction ,very difficult to remove a traumatic extraction the dentist ... A: Jenny - I, of course, cannot be sure what is occurring without examining you, but it sounds like you ... | |
| Lower Denture Nerve Pain | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: My lower denture is causing pain and tingling, in the front area. I went to a periodontist, and he ... A: Brenda - I really cannot tell what is appropriate without seeing xrays of the area. In general, ... | |
| Infection after lower jaw surgery | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: 8 weeks ago I had a lower jaw advancement surgery. I got what my surgeon believes is a late onset ... A: J - the only sure way is to have the antibiotics stopped and see if the infection returns. With a ... | |
| Issue with pin(?) following jaw surgery | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: A few years ago I had jaw surgery in conjuction with orthodontics. The surgery involved taking bone ... A: Natalie - With the current sensitivity on the inside of your nostril and the non-painful swelling, ... | |
| Lots of thick white phlegm could it be from bad tooth | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a bad wisdom tooth on the left side at the top ( It does not hurt at all. It is decaying ... A: Reese - If the phlegm is colored greenish, then an infection in the sinus might be the cause. The ... | |
| Infection after lower jaw surgery | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: 8 weeks ago I had a lower jaw advancement surgery. I got what my surgeon believes is a late onset ... A: J - The residual hard lump could be fibrous tissue formation by the body to try to wall off the ... | |
| headaches after wisdom teeth | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I got all four wisdom teeth removed 15 days ago and have had a constant headache since. I saw my ... A: Sandy - The surgeon was correct to suggest using a healing pad, but it must be placed from the ... | |
| Infected tooth extraction (dry socket) | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I had an extraction in my upper molar (#14) on November 12, 2010. It was a very difficult ... A: Kyt - If you did, in fact, have a dry socket, just placing the gauze, soaked with dry socket paste ... | |
| a bone turned into teeth | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: my gum got pricked by a fishbone and i left it in there, eventually its grown into becoming like one ... A: Paul - This needs to cleaned out by a skilled dentist or oral surgeon. The gum, most likely needs ... | |
| how to prove a sinus perforation | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: (How it came: I had in 2008 a root canal treatment in the 2nd premolar, no problems, only tingling ... A: Dave - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you, but the production of a sinus ... | |
| Oral Splinter | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: My son is 5 years of age last Sunday when I was finished bathing him I turned around to reach for ... A: Carrie - The treatment all depends on if the bone fracture is present with or without root ... | |
| Is my dry socket back? | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth out 10 days ago, and and everything seemed fine except really bad pain where ... A: Alana - packing the socket is correct, but just leaving it in is wrong. After a couple of days it ... | |
| no movement on right side of face after jaw surgery | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I'm writing on behalf of my 15 year old niece who had surgery last December to move the lower ... A: Robin - It sounds like the doctor irritated or stretched the Facial Nerve. This nerve provide ... | |
| pus after tooth extration | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: i have my wishton tooth remove 2 last year those were ok and 2 this year the day after i found pus ... A: Ilemar- I cannot tell you why you might have an infection now, when you did not have one last year. ... | |
| Black fur like blood clot | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: About a week ago I had a tooth that had been infected taken out it broke off, but all the tooth was ... A: Brittney-it is a little difficult for me to be sure, without examining you, that the appearance of ... | |
| tooth extractions and zometa/bisphosphonate | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently was treated for breast cancer and will be starting zometa soon. My onc recommended ... A: Cathy - I don't agree with the surgeon. In my opinion there is no purpose for the graft, unless the ... | |
| baby molar | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: My 15 mth old daughter has her bottom left molar coming up. It has been attempting to make an ... A: Heather - Of course, without directly examining your daughter, it is a little difficult for me to ... | |
| Implant, Wisdom Teeth, and Bone Graft | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I am puzzled with the different answers I have received from different Oral Surgeons in ... A: Steve - I, of course, cannot be sure without directly examining you, but I think the retreatment or ... | |
| removal of torus mandibularis after radiation | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: om Dec 6th, 2010 I'm scheduled to have oral surgery for removal of 7 bottom teeth less crowns and ... A: Pat - I fully understand your apprehensions about surgery and your history. Radiation therapy can ... | |
| tooth extractions and zometa/bisphosphonate | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently was treated for breast cancer and will be starting zometa soon. My onc recommended ... A: Cathy - Zometa may be the appropriate approach for the prevention of osteoporosis, but the surgeon ... | |
| tooth extraction | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a pretty specific question for you. I am scheduled to have 2 teeth extracted in about 2 ... A: Sara - If the need for your extractions are not due to an infection or painful condition, I think ... | |
| Salivary Gland Tumor | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: My mother recently had surgery to remove a 1.6cm inntermidate grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The ... A: KM - There are no nerves in the surgical site that could precipitate nausea. There must be another ... | |
| submandibular gland tumor | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I had my submandibular gland removed in 2000 it was very large and I was resistant to surgury as I ... A: Donna - I cannot tell you whether that tumorous gland can be removed or not, nor can I tell you if ... | |
| Broken Jaw | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: My chin and lower lip werent numb before the surgery it became numb after the surgery what are the ... A: James - Through the lower jaw, there is a nerve, called the mandibular nerve. With a jaw fracture ... | |
| Broken Jaw | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently suffered a broken jaw and i had plates put in. its been 2 weeks since the surgery and i ... A: James-usually, lightheadedness after repair of a fractured jaw is due to muscular spasms. The spasms ... | |
| Tooth Extraction | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Three weeks ago today I had #18 extracted by a family dentist. It was a tough extraction as I was ... A: Melissa-you definitely need to get back to the dentist. If you are having pain, three weeks after ... | |
| bad sinus after wisdom removed | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: i had my wisdom teeth removed about 2 weeks ago, and every since then i have been getting horrible ... A: KC - I have to tell you that I am quite frustrated with responses, like you got, from a surgeon. ... | |
| Nightguard over retainers | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I recently had an appt. with my oral surgeon about my sore jaw post wisdom teeth removal. ... A: Andie - Probably the best approach would be to speak with the orthodontist who fabricated the ... | |
| Lingual nerve damage after lower wisdom tooth surgery | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I apologize in advance for the lengthy question but want to include the pertinent facts. I ... A: David - I wish I could suggest a specific neurologist, but I am not personally aware. A good ... | |
| Severe health problems, swelling and pain since excision of 43 y.o. dental infection | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: This is a repost of a question I asked of Dr. Baxter earlier today. I want to add that I doubled ... A: Susan - Well you have obviously been through quite a terrible period of time. If you wish biopsies ... | |
| Numb left cheek and molars. Is it a cyst? | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: Since about 2004 I have been having issues with my upper and lower left molars, tongue, speech and ... A: Jeff-if there is a cyst blocking airway function, and clean out that cystic area is important. I am ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth taken out 3 days ago and am recovering very well. Swelling was not a problem ... A: Alexis-sutures ideally should remain in place for 5 to 7 days to ensure I'm normal anatomic result. ... | |
| facial collapse reconstruction | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about my wife orthodontic case,she is 34 years old, here is the story, in 2002 she ... A: Pedro-Once teeth have been moved, the jaw muscles often compensate with the facial dimensions caused ... | |
| TMJ Arthroscopy - do they find everything? | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Can TMJ arthroscopy fall short? Could there still be a TMJ disorder that is not found with an ... A: Kim-I personally am not comfortable in using Botox to relax jaw muscles. There are much simpler and ... | |
| TMJ Arthroscopy - do they find everything? | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Can TMJ arthroscopy fall short? Could there still be a TMJ disorder that is not found with an ... A: Kim-arthroscopy alone is not a complete diagnostic tool. Because the space in the joint is so small ... | |
| Lingual nerve damage after lower wisdom tooth surgery | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I apologize in advance for the lengthy question but want to include the pertinent facts. I ... A: David - like the oral surgeon who examined you, I agree, from your description of what you are ... | |
| tori removal | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a large palatal tori and medium mandible tori on both sides, the oral surgeon is suggesting ... A: Karina - First of bruxism should have no effect on the growth of tori. It can be uncomfortable ... | |
| missing tooth area | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I had a double root canal on tooth #4. Root canals did not work so i had an apico done which I feel ... A: B - I personally do not know the following surgeons, but they are all board certified, knowledgeable ... | |
| Jaw surgery | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: recently. I still have a few more. While having the surgery, would there be any risk of a muscle/ ... A: Aaron - If the surgery is done by a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, there should be ... | |
| Post Mandibular Surgery Numbness | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I have a very similar problem, as someone else who wrote you, with post surgery numbness. ... A: Meg - Repairing a nerve injury for jaw surgery is possible, but it should be done within the first ... | |
| crown | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: My question is, if someone has a crown and their gum around the crown has receded and now there is a ... A: Mike - there is really no way to repair that crown, without causing more problems. It is, however, ... | |
| bone spur or torus | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Having a bone spur on tors, what must be done so as to be able to wear my bottom full denture. ... A: John-the removal of a torus is usually done by making an incision in the gum tissue above the tooth ... | |
| Numb left cheek and molars. Is it a cyst? | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Since about 2004 I have been having issues with my upper and lower left molars, tongue, speech and ... A: Jeff-if you truly suspect that there is a cyst above the cyst on the left side, the best have a ... | |
| crown | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: My question is, if someone has a crown and their gum around the crown has receded and now there is a ... A: Mike-the problem with bonding to cover the exposed portion of the tooth, is that the anatomy of the ... | |
| missing tooth area | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I had a double root canal on tooth #4. Root canals did not work so i had an apico done which I feel ... A: B - Well first of all, that opening into the sinus needs to be evaluated to make sure the opening ... | |
| bone spur or torus | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: Having a bone spur on tors, what must be done so as to be able to wear my bottom full denture. ... A: John-if you have a bone spur or a torus, which the denture sits on, it does have to be removed or ... | |
| gold sheet for sinus surgery | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: Where can I obtain the thin gold sheets for sinus surgery. A: Maryanne-gold sheets are not sold by many dental supply companies. The is, however, a company which ... | |
| dry scocket | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: i think i might have dry scokit because i have a bad taste in my mouth but pain i am going to the ... A: Casey-you don't say in your question, that you had an extraction of a tooth. A dry socket is a ... | |
| seroious problem | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: hullo doctor, i had a bike accident and got my jaw fractured on 23rd october. doctor has tied IMF ... A: Ramjee - As long as the doctor keeps you in IMF for 6 weeks from the day he put you in IMF the bone ... | |
| two jaw surgery | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: i'm a 25 year old female and had double jaw surgery 7 months ago to fix my asymmetry and for my bite ... A: Gina - Yes, his website is quite convincing. The problem with doing the surgery two weeks after the ... | |
| two jaw surgery revision | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Teig i'm a 25 year old female from Toronto Ontario Canada and in the past 7 months i've had double ... A: Gina - From the picture and xray you provided, the upper jaw seems to be in a good position in ... | |
| missing tooth area | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I had a double root canal on tooth #4. Root canals did not work so i had an apico done which I feel ... A: B - Of course, without seeing your xrays, it is a little difficult to know for sure, but there are a ... | |
| two jaw surgery revision | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Teig i'm a 25 year old female from Toronto Ontario Canada and in the past 7 months i've had double ... A: Gina - You have obviously been through so much over the past few months. My question for you is ... | |
| Jaw surgery | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a cross bite, and my orthodontist has told me that it's rather rare. It's come to ... A: Aaron - Most screws don't if the surgeon placed it correctly with completed stabilization of the ... | |
| two jaw surgery | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: i'm a 25 year old female and had double jaw surgery 7 months ago to fix my asymmetry and for my bite ... A: Gina - Well now I understand. With all the trauma your tissues and bones have gone through, a redo ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I had a lower impacted wisdom tooth extracted 10 days ago and still have to go in for the removal ... A: Yinka - The pain after rinsing is not good. It means that there is some inflammation present. If ... | |
| teaching | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: iam a dental graduate from india with about 8 years experience in private practice. i hold a ... A: Syed - Good question. I would assume that you could teach, but if Tufts gives you a dental degree, ... | |
| widom teeth extraction | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering how long it normally takes for the wisdom teeth extraction sites to close up. ... A: June - You are correct that rinsing so quickly is not good. Usually, if someone gets a dry socket, ... | |
| Jaw surgery | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a cross bite, and my orthodontist has told me that it's rather rare. It's come to ... A: Aaron - First of all, a crossbite is not that unusual. Many children and adults have this and, your ... | |
| Locked jaw! | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have before had a problem with my jaw: It would always pop whenever I opened my mouth wide. I ... A: Rachel - There are two possible causes for this increase of locking. The jaw muscles might now be ... | |
| Implant, Wisdom Teeth, and Bone Graft | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I am puzzled with the different answers I have received from different Oral Surgeons in ... A: Steve - I wish I could tell you which side has the bone loss. The xray is not marked right and ... | |
| post dental implant/bone graft pain | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a 53 year old woman who had a bone graft and two implants placed on my lower right side going ... A: Pamela - It is a little difficult for me to tell you if the pain is from the implants, the bone ... | |
| Implant, Wisdom Teeth, and Bone Graft | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I am puzzled with the different answers I have received from different Oral Surgeons in ... A: Steve - Okay, let me see if I can answer all those questions. First of all, the broke off front ... | |
| jaw surgery | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: i am from kuala lumpur malaysia and i find my jaws is imbalance, my right side is bigger than left ... A: Ryan-I just did a little search for a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon that I too was ... | |
| mandibular extension | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I am considering having the mandibular extension surgery. What are the risks and how long is ... A: Lori-mandibular extension surgery is a procedure that corrects more than just cosmetics. The ... | |
| dry socket | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: My mom had a tooth extracted and now she might have dry socket. When the dentist took out the tooth ... A: Joan-well, gelfoam is a product used, and placed in extraction sockets, to promote a quicker healing ... | |
| Genioplasty/ chin implant | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I am considering getting braces and treatment for an anterior open bite. The Ortho. suggested ... A: Eric-I personally feel that metal braces are better than Invisalign. There's a much more controlled ... | |
| Jaw pain after dental work | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: During a procedure to have a crown on a bottom molar the dentist forced my mouth open wider than it ... A: Heather-of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but it sounds to me like you may have ... | |
| dry socket | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My mom had a tooth extracted and now she might have dry socket. When the dentist took out the tooth ... A: Joan-packing the socket after an extraction is wrong. The packing will absorb the blood in the ... | |
| tori | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I have had mandibular tori for awhile with no real problems. They were just a small ridge ... A: Jeff-without actually seeing the torus, it is a little difficult for me to tell you whether just ... | |
| dry socket | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: My mom had a tooth extracted and now she might have dry socket. When the dentist took out the tooth ... A: Joan-the dentist most likely cause the inflammation the cause of the dry socket, by packing the ... | |
| stiches in cheeks | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: i just noticed that the stitches from my lower wisdom tooth extractions are stitched to my cheek. ... A: Diana-it is not normal that the cheek would be cut and the removal of wisdom teeth. The normal ... | |
| oralsurgery/affecting sinus area | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: Top right molar_axtually vrokenb crown needs to be removed. Oral surgeon explained sinus area is ... A: Janice-I guess there always chances that an opening into the sinus could be permanent, but in the ... | |
| numbness to tonge and gums | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: My 28 year old daughter had her right wisdom teeth removed about 3 weeks ago. She has had pain on ... A: Jayme-I am sorry to hear about the problems and order is undergoing. As I am sure you know by now, ... | |
| oralsurgery/affecting sinus area | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Top right molar_axtually vrokenb crown needs to be removed. Oral surgeon explained sinus area is ... A: Janice-if the oral and maxillofacial surgeon anticipates that an opening into the sinus could occur ... | |
| Bone spurs-still attached? | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I had multiple tooth extractions done on my upper teeth. I have an area of about 1/2 inch in my gums ... A: Jenni-if the dentist cannot come up with a reason or a cure for your pain then it would be best for ... | |
| unilateral posterior open bite | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, My daughter is 14 and has been in braces for 2 1/2 years. Three months ago she had ... A: Marianne-of course, without examining your daughter prior to surgery or seeing xrays of her from ... | |
| Genioplasty/ chin implant | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I am considering getting braces and treatment for an anterior open bite. The Ortho. suggested ... A: Eric - if you do, in fact, have an anterior open bite, braces and recontouring surgery will not ... | |
| Sjogrens Syndrome and dental implants | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: My Sjogren's syndrome has been a huge factor in my current dental pathology. I am faced with having ... A: Jane-osteoporosis alone is not a contraindication for dental implants. The Dr. inserting the ... | |
| Sjogrens Syndrome and dental implants | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: My Sjogren's syndrome has been a huge factor in my current dental pathology. I am faced with having ... A: Jane-the dryness in your mouth from sjogrens syndrome can make any dental procedure difficult. The ... | |
| Gummy smile after orthognathic surgeries | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Teig, In June and July 2009, I had two orthognathic surgeries performed to correct my class III ... A: N-I have the name of one board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon Bayonne, France. It is a ... | |
| Broken jaw sugery wires out badly misaligned teeth | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I was hit in the face with a pry bar at work breaking my jaw into pieces mandible with one break to ... A: Darci-the problem with your bite at this time, is mostly due to the Dr. not lining up the bones ... | |
| Wisdom teeth extractions | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I am 37 and recently got a 3D scan to check the positioning of my 3rd molars. The oral surgeon said ... A: Tiffany-this is a very difficult question for me to answer without examining your xrays. The fact ... | |
| Gummy smile after orthognathic surgeries | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Teig, In June and July 2009, I had two orthognathic surgeries performed to correct my class III ... A: N-I am so sorry to hear about the problems you've gone through. A skilled oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| Removal Of Bonded Dental Implants | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I have two bonded implants in my upper jaw.I had them placed in Oct 06. One of the implants next to ... A: Louie-without an xray of the area, it is difficult for me to say if there is inflammation directly ... | |
| Pain in multiple areas of face after oral surgery | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a bone graft in my lower right jaw about a week or so ago. Since then i have been getting ... A: Patricia-I of course cannot be totally sure without examining you, but it sounds like the pain you ... | |
| Removal Of Bonded Dental Implants | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have two bonded implants in my upper jaw.I had them placed in Oct 06. One of the implants next to ... A: Louie-dental implants should never perforate the sinus and be left there. From your symptoms it is ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I was told several years ago that my wisdom teeth would need to be extracted because there was not ... A: Jacqueline-first of all fracturing the jaw to remove a tooth is almost never done unless there were ... | |
| Nerve injury | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: Teig, DMD, I had nerve injury from anesthetic injection over 2 months ago(10 weeks ago). After my ... A: Ana-it is always possible, once there is improvement, that the nerve me fully return to normal. I ... | |
| Jaw "popping" part 2 | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: Dr Teig, Hi it's Andie again. I know I told you previously that I am 17 and was having an issue ... A: Andie - yes, the removal of wisdom teeth and a secondary infection can definitely precipitate muscle ... | |
| will underbite teeth be permanent? | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: im nearly 13 years old and has underbite and crooked teeth. It really does affect my self-esteem ... A: Ayuni - 13 years old is still in puberty and there is a chance of continued bone growth. My ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction pain lasting a long time | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: One week ago, I had numbers 16 and 17 removed. They didn't really mention 16, but 17 had to be ... A: Matthew - It obvious to me that you have an infection in the area. The bad smell, bad taste and the ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction pain lasting a long time | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: One week ago, I had numbers 16 and 17 removed. They didn't really mention 16, but 17 had to be ... A: Matthew - Two things I can tell you. The bad taste in your mouth is definitely indicative that the ... | |
| Wisdom teeth extractions | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I am 37 and recently got a 3D scan to check the positioning of my 3rd molars. The oral surgeon said ... A: Tiffany - There is a possibility of causing nerve damage when the tooth is removed, but there is ... | |
| jaw surgery | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: is it common to not be banded shut after jaw surgery? A: Jennifer - In my experience, I have always closed my patients down for a period of at least 4 ... | |
| dentist broke my jaw and never tol me | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: on aug 8 2010 i went for tooth extraction of tooth #31. instead of the normal 1/2 to 1 hour process ... A: David - Especially when an extraction is very difficult, such as yours, it is important to get an ... | |
| Jaw "popping" | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I am 17 and my jaw hadn't ever "popped" on me more than once in my life. It has been lately though; ... A: Andie - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure what is happening. From your description ... | |
| Deep cleaning with Arestin | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: After a routine cleaning - the hygienist told me I had a pocket with bacteria. Treatment is numbing ... A: Barb - First of all, Valtrex is a medication that attacks Herpes Zoster. Dental gum problems, that ... | |
| sliding genioplasty | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: Dr Teig, I had a sliding genioplasty 3 months ago, still with pain and still healing i know, i had ... A: Nina - Surgery can be reversed. To promote healing and make the bones stable, the surgeon may need ... | |
| tooth extraction | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: my left 3rd upper molar cracked a year ago. i left it that way because it was not bothering me. last ... A: Irene - If there is inflammation or infection associated with the tooth, a simple injection by the ... | |
| surgery cost | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: My 1 year old daughter has a mucocele and is scheduled to have surgery. They need to put her under ... A: Summer - I can only tell you that having performed many same day surgeries, no patient of mine, ... | |
| gum question | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I just have a question regarding my gums because all of a sudden I notice that there was like two ... A: Camille - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but it sounds like there may be ... | |
| cheek lump after two wisdom teeth removal | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 years old and in the 29th of July she had removed the 2 down impacted wisdom ... A: Afroditi - Immediately, she needs to immediately need to begin a strict regimen of warm salt water ... | |
| DENTIGEROUS CYST | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have above cyst from more than ten years and grown quite big. I went to two surgeon for certain ... A: Tena - There are quite a few board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Toronto. I am ... | |
| Wire still lodged in my gums | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I broke my jaw a number of years ago. Went to the dentist and was informed that I still have a ... A: Dave - Most likely the wire used was made of stainless steel. Usually this material will not cause ... | |
| mucocoele | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I had a mucocoele removed from my bottom lip 2 weeks ago. I had 4 stitches and had a huge amount of ... A: Amber - If done properly, the area should not be very tender. I don't understand the need for the ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a wisdom tooth on the lower right side that seems to be coming in horizontally. I just began ... A: Meg - Like you understand, I cannot be sure without either examining your or seeing xrays, but if ... | |
| invisalign | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I had a Dentist examine my tooth to get invisalign. He told me a tooth of mine needed a crown, ... A: Tony - I would really need to see that tooth to see if the tooth is, in fact, cracked. If it truly ... | |
| Bad extraction | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: A dentist who did not tell me he did not know how to extract a rear upper molar, broke off two of ... A: Ron - I cannot be sure without seeing xrays of your sinus and the root in it, but most likely the ... | |
| Oral surgery/tooth extraction/bone graft | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I had a failed root canal.This had been repaired once. Recommendation was that tooth be pull. Upper ... A: William - I am assuming that the doctors you have seen are board certified oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| DENTIGEROUS CYST | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I have above cyst from more than ten years and grown quite big. I went to two surgeon for certain ... A: Tena - The dentigerous cyst is a cyst tnat infiltrates the surrounding bone. This situation is what ... | |
| dry socket | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: and had two smokes after 48hrs, but got paranoid about dry socket, and I wanna know when i am safe ... A: Mike - It is impossible for me to tell you when and if you will be safe from developing a dry ... | |
| swollen cheek | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: , my name is Sarah and I am 19 years old and had my wisdom teeth taken out a little over 2 weeks ... A: Sarah - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is actually occurring, but my suggestion is ... | |
| oral surgery/maxillofacial | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I desperately need medical attention.I went through chemo for cancer.The chemo affected my maxilla ... A: Cindy - I am not sure who you should see, but my suggestion is for you to contact the following: ... | |
| severe pain in ear , around eye after oral surgey | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I got 2 teeth taken out 3 days ago. The pain today is getting worst like sharp pain in my ear and ... A: Veronica - If is, of course, difficult for me to tell you what is actually going on. But with the ... | |
| wisdom teeth extraction 12yo | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: "I'm looking to see if Lee Schaller, scott barber, or keith nelsonin the Bay Area, CA are Board ... A: Gina - Well, of the three names, Dr. Schaller is the only oral surgeon and he is not board ... | |
| Regarding bone grafting | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I have got my lower right tooth extracted like 5 months ago.It got healed on it's own.Can you please ... A: Ambika - the need for a bone graft before the implant is placed is totally dependent on the amount ... | |
| SARPE | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I would know some information about SARPE. Is it a difficult surgery? does it have good outcomes? I ... A: Lisandro - Relatively speaking, SARPE is one of the simpler surgeries and has a minimal of ... | |
| orthognathic surgery | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: my surgeon said he he can either move the lower jaw forward or maxilla back 5 mm. is that even ... A: Jennifer - Moving the maxilla back is actually a fairly simple procedure. A segment of bone can be ... | |
| orthognathic surgery | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: my surgeon said he he can either move the lower jaw forward or maxilla back 5 mm. is that even ... A: Jennifer - Absolutely, the maxilla can be moved backwards. What I am a little concerned with is ... | |
| Numbness in chin and lower lip | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a 25 year old male who was a victim of a violent crime. i was shot in the face as a result of a ... A: Kevin - My suggestion is for you to only see a doctor associated with a major oral and ... | |
| Vitamin B(1,6,12)/nerve injured | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Teig DMD My lingual nerve was injured from dental anesthetic injection , and I'm waiting for nerve ... A: HongNgoc - You are probably correct, the symptoms you have of a sore throat, neck pain, ear symptoms ... | |
| Dental implants/bridges | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: i am scheduled to get braces in about a month, but i have very short roots on my front two upper ... A: Robert - There might be a small facial change after the teeth are extracted, but replacement with ... | |
| permanent tongue numbness | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I had my submandibular salivary gland removed 18 months ago due to infection and salivary stone. ... A: JoAnn - It is obvious that the ENT doctor cut or severly traumatized the lingual nerve. He should ... | |
| Vitamin B(1,6,12)/nerve injured | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Teig DMD My lingual nerve was injured from dental anesthetic injection , and I'm waiting for nerve ... A: HongNgoc - if the nerve was traumatized or pierced by the dental injection, vitamins should not have ... | |
| trismus after IDB | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: 52 –years old male who had suffering from pulpitis at 46 , I gave him an inferior dental bock ... A: Dr. Tarek - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to exactly diagnose what occurred, but often ... | |
| Pain only after implant restoration | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: In January 2009, I had my first molar on the upper left extracted. It was necrotic when it was ... A: Jessica - Of course, without examining you or seeing xrays of the area, it is a little difficult ... | |
| surgery after care | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: My son who is in his 50’s had a terrible facial accident a few months ago. His upper jaw was ... A: Doris - It is very important that only specially fabricated liqufied food replacements with vitamin ... | |
| Failed root canal - apicoectomy or extraction? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal done about 4 1/2 years ago on molar #19. I recently started having pain in that ... A: Josh - Usually, the infection that forms at the end of the roots of teeth, after root canal ... | |
| Holes in the roof of my mouth | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 holes in the upper palate leading into my sinus. One is about a quarter inch and one is 1/8 ... A: DeWitt - How did the holes occur? How long have you had the holes? If you saw an oral and ... | |
| Tongue piercing... | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a question that I'm wanting to know the answer to. It might sound stupid but I'm going to ... A: Samantha - If the tongue is lacerated a the lingual artery, the main artery to the tongue is cut, ... | |
| Pain after wisdom teeth exteaction | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: Teig: I had oral surgery on Thursday, September 2nd to remove 3 wisdom teeth. I was under local ... A: Jill - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is actually occurring. If you have pain, a ... | |
| wisdom and cyst removel | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: had wisdom tooth and cyst removed 2 and a half years ago and still have pain and sorness of the ... A: Debbie - from your description, it is a little difficult for me to tell you what is actually going ... | |
| chronic pain after wisdom teeth extraction | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: My son who is 17 years old had the two lower wisdom molars surgically removed 01/14/2010. The tooth ... A: Sarah - The sclerotic osteomyelitis should have been picked up earlier. The doctor, by just ... | |
| wisdom and cyst removel | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: had wisdom tooth and cyst removed 2 and a half years ago and still have pain and sorness of the ... A: Debbie - the pain you presently have, is it a sharp pain in the location of the wisdom tooth or do ... | |
| pain after bone graft | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently (2 months ago) had a bone graft to fix a defect (narrow v shape hole about 10mm deep ... A: Cathleen - It sounds like you developed a periodontal defect in the location where the wisdom tooth ... | |
| pain 5 months after oral surgery | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, First, thank you for doing this. I am a 39 yr. old male and I had oral surgery back in ... A: Shane - You are correct, it is too long to still have symptoms. Your problem could be a residual ... | |
| Dental Surgery removal of TORUS | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me with my enquiry. About 2 months ago I had extensive dental surgery for ... A: Gemma - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but it is not unusual, especially after ... | |
| Nunbness of the tongue | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I had an impacted wisdom tooth r emoved well over a month ago now but I can not still use my ... A: Tajudeen - It sounds like you have had injury to the lingual nerve. It is now a month, but initial ... | |
| Tooth Ankylosis in Repositioned Tooth | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I wrote to you several times in the past several months about my 14 year old daughter. She had ... A: Marianne - Anylosis is an actual fusion of the tooth to the bone. The tooth begins to break down ... | |
| Numbness in chin and lower lip | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I am a 25 year old male who was a victim of a violent crime. i was shot in the face as a result of a ... A: Kevin - With the type of trauma you endured from the bullet striking your jaw bone, the mandibular ... | |
| apicoectomy | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal 15 years ago, and apparently they did not get the entire root, there is now an ... A: Colleen - With an upper molar, there are three roots to those teeth. I am assuming the root, in ... | |
| tooth extraction | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted Wednesday. And the left side of my face swollen, it ... A: Cece- Of course, without examining you, I cannot be 100% sure, but it sounds like you are ... | |
| Trouble after Jaw surgery | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: Doctor, I underwent a bi-maxillary osteotomy 6 years ago. I am not happy with the results of the ... A: Manikandan - First of all, your description of how you look with the problem closing your lips, may ... | |
| wisdom teeth removal and sore throat | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I just got 4 wisdom teeth removed last tuesday, but now my throat is sore. During the day I don't ... A: Michelle - there are a couple of possible causes of the sore throat, if it is related to the ... | |
| ORAL SINUS COMMUNICATION AFTER REMOVALOF FUNGAL ASPERGILLOSIS NON INVASIVE | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: There has been six attemts to close the communication has been open for over 2 years I have a ... A: Karen - I don't know where you live or all the doctors you have seen, but with your type of ... | |
| losing dental bone following during 6 months of wearing temporary crowns | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I had a mandibular osteotomy 5 weeks ago to correct a bad bite. There were complications - my jaw ... A: Ellena - There should be no problems with the crowns during that 6 week period, as long as you keep ... | |
| tooth extraction | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm 16 years old, and I just start my orthodontic treatment 3 weeks ago. I just have one of my ... A: Vannessa - First of all, if you have an unerupted tooth that is blocked from erupting, due to its ... | |
| ORAL SINUS COMMUNICATION AFTER REMOVALOF FUNGAL ASPERGILLOSIS NON INVASIVE | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: There has been six attemts to close the communication has been open for over 2 years I have a ... A: Karen - Oral antral communications, secondary to fungal infections, like you had are difficult to ... | |
| lingual nerve injury | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I had the lower tooth filled 10 days ago.From that time, my tongue is burned, pain ... A: Ngoc - If the problem does not resolve within a couple of monthss, surgery can possibly repair the ... | |
| Front tooth extraction after old apicoectomy | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal procedure performed on my front tooth 35+ years ago. Additionally, an apicoectomy ... A: Lee - Just so you know, just stopping the Boniva will not eliminate the chances of a problem, ... | |
| Gums surgery with pigskin in 2001 | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I had gum surgery,9 years ago and now my gums have receded and my teeth are loose\. I wear a mouth ... A: Theresa - You need to see a peridontal specialist to see if anything can be done to tighten the ... | |
| Loose teeth had pigskin used on gums in 2001 | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Much bone loss and loose teeth. The dentist never really told me about the problem. I kept asking ... A: Theresa - With mobile teeth and most likely a loss of bone supporting the teeth, the only way to ... | |
| jawpain that doesnt go away | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: In 2001 I had a complete jaw joint done. In 2007 I had dentures so that my mouth would not hurt ... A: Patty - My suggestion is that you do not see individual oral and maxillofacial surgeons. You need ... | |
| Wisdom tooth removal and pain | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I got my wisdom tooth removed. I am 32 years old and its been a week since it was removed. I am ... A: Jens - It is a little difficult for me to tell you exactly what is going on, but there are basically ... | |
| wisdom tooth lost blood clot | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: had my wisdom TEETH REMOVED ON MONDAY 6 DAYS AGO and yesterday at kohl's it just started randomly ... A: Stephanie - First of all, just by losing the clot in the tooth socket, the area should still heal. ... | |
| surgery wed am..now sttiches out and gaping hole | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: i had oral surgery on wednesday am. i have blood clot issues so it was all a bit tense and ... A: Steve - It is good that you have no food in the socket. The important thing for you is to just keep ... | |
| Jobs During College before you are an Oral surgeon | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I am young and don't know that much about college but I know I want to be an Oral Surgeon when I ... A: Daniel - Let me first tell you that an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (the real name for an oral ... | |
| post op care for oralantral fistula closure | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: other than do not blow my nose or sneeze, are there any other post op instructions. my oral surgeon ... A: Carol - As I said in the other answer, eat only soft foods. Rinse with warm salt water for a ... | |
| post op care following oral antral fistula closure | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: i had this procedure done yesterday and the only instructions i was given were dont not blow my ... A: Carol - It is critical that you are very attentive to what you can and cannot do or the opening ... | |
| lingual nerve injury | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I had the lower tooth filled 10 days ago.From that time, my tongue is burned, pain ... A: Ngoc - You seem to be correct that your lingual nerve has been traumatized. The good news is that ... | |
| lump on my lip | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: about six months ago a noticed a lump on my bottom lip that seemed to appear out of nowhere and ... A: Sigourney - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but the lump you have on the lower ... | |
| exposed bone after extractions | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I just had 3 lower teeth extractions exposing the jaw bone. I have been in pain for 5 days now. I ... A: David - Of course, without seeing what it going on, it is a little difficult for me to be sure what ... | |
| Dislodged a blood clot? or gum tissue? | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I had an extraction on lower left molar and bone grafting 6 days ago. I got worried about the hole ... A: Joi - Relax, just by losing a membrane, the bone particles should not dislodge and the graft should ... | |
| unseen teeth while smiling | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: my teeth are not seen when smiling.i was confused whether to go to cosmetic surgeon or dentist.i ... A: Leeza - Of course, without examining you or seeing pictures of your bite and face, it is a little ... | |
| lingual tori | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have two large lingual tori (lower jaw), and my dentists wants to remove them. He told me that ... A: Kristy - Of course, not being able to directly examine you, it is a little difficult for me to be ... | |
| Dislodged a blood clot? or gum tissue? | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I had an extraction on lower left molar and bone grafting 6 days ago. I got worried about the hole ... A: Joi - It definitely sounds like it was a clot that you dislodged, but don't worry. If done ... | |
| impacted wisdom tooth extraction pain | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have asked you about the pain after my extraction. The oral surgeon is a board certified oral and ... A: Donna - I am a little surprised that the oral and maxillofacial surgeon did not advise you that ... | |
| muscle thickening-scar tissue | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I had upper jaw surgery to correct an open bite. Just my top jaw was broken, surgery went well. 6 ... A: Jessica - Depending on the area of the scarring, massage and manipulation can usually help to ... | |
| Gauze and wisdom teeth | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: Tieg, thank you in advance. I removed my upper left wisdom teeth three days ago. My gauze is stuck! ... A: Doris - The gauze should be able to be removed very simply. If not, do not make an attempt to ... | |
| Residual swelling after wisdom teeth extraction | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed 5 and a half weeks ago, and the surgeon told me that the bottom ... A: Alexandra - With infection developing secondary to wisdom teeth removal, the antibiotics can ... | |
| OA Fistula #14 area | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm a DMD and triathlete(15-20 hrs weekly training), Making a long story short, my OS friend will be ... A: Chuck - I am assuming, I may not be correct, that you are talking about a soft material guard. If ... | |
| OA Fistula #14 area | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm a DMD and triathlete(15-20 hrs weekly training), Making a long story short, my OS friend will be ... A: Dr. Babin - It is important to make sure that any appliance you utilize does not put any pressure, ... | |
| OA Fistula #14 area | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm a dmd and triathlete(15-20hrs training a wk) Making a long story short. My OS friend will be ... A: Dr. Babin - With a two month duration, usually produces sinus problems of inflammation sinusitis. ... | |
| Oral/maxillofacial surgery question. | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: Tieg, I asked a question not too long ago about surgery for a long face correction/TMJ issues. I ... A: Mike - Look, I am not an orthodontist, but I have seen a number of cases over my 30 years in ... | |
| root tip left after extraction | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I had my very back left molar extracted 7 weeks ago. I have had pain since then. I did not have this ... A: Patti - A root tip can cause significant pain if the nerve is still living in the root. So if the ... | |
| upper wisdom tooth removal - bony edge | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I had a an upper wisdom tooth removed 6 days ago. The extraction was straightforward and the socket ... A: Alex - The exposed area of the bone needs to be corrected. If left alone, it can cause a develop ... | |
| infected wisdom tooth extraction | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I got my wisdom tooth removed a month ago, 5 days after extraction I experienced throbbing ... A: Trish - You need to see a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. It sounds like you still ... | |
| how get a counterclockwise rotation of jaw? | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I would ask you about my case. I have skeletal open bite, not very important but difficult to ... A: Leandro - An open bite, if it is a skeletal cause (size of the jaws), can only properly be corrected ... | |
| pus from gap in teeth | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: fractured my jaw last year and never fixed it. my k9 is slightly elevated and the gum under it is ... A: William - A fractured jaw bone, especially with a jaw with the infection you describe, will not ... | |
| pain pain | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Will try to long story short. Had 2 extraction/ Had one tooth broken with infection and other ... A: Sofie - There are definitely muscles that are in the cheek area that attach to the jaw bone. You ... | |
| pain pain | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: Will try to long story short. Had 2 extraction/ Had one tooth broken with infection and other ... A: Sofie - You immediately need to have yourself examined by a board certified oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| pus from gap in teeth | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: fractured my jaw last year and never fixed it. my k9 is slightly elevated and the gum under it is ... A: William - You are setting yourself for a major problem with not having the fracture repair. The ... | |
| ear pain after wisdom tooth removal | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: i am 30 year old and had a removal of 2 of right side wisdom tooth(upper and lower both).. it was ... A: Push = I cannot tell you if it is truly a TMJ problem, but the fact that the warm salt water has, at ... | |
| Bone Graft and membrane put in | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I was born without a tooth and on Wednesday I had a bone graft and membrane placed in my mouth. The ... A: Laura - What you describe of the changes in the gum tissue with the loosening of the stitches ... | |
| how get a counterclockwise rotation of jaw? | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I would ask you about my case. I have skeletal open bite, not very important but difficult to ... A: Leandro - Microimplant anchorage for molar intrusion or extractions are not a solution. Either ... | |
| nerve damage after teeth extraction | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: for five year have had some nerve related discomfort now getting worse Like a small "buzz" saw right ... A: Eileen - If you have had a neuro exam, did you have an oral and maxillofacial surgeon examine the ... | |
| pain pain | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Will try to long story short. Had 2 extraction/ Had one tooth broken with infection and other ... A: Sofie - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to come up with an exact diagnosis from your ... | |
| nerve damage after teeth extraction | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: for five year have had some nerve related discomfort now getting worse Like a small "buzz" saw right ... A: Eileen - Of course I do not know the cause without an exam and xrays, but it sounds like you should ... | |
| Underbite correction | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Good morning--I recently got back from Colombia, and while I was there I saw a Maxilofacial surgeon. ... A: Jessica - An application or orthodontic appliances (braces) during surgery is absolutely wrong. ... | |
| Mouth Infection That Won't Go Away? | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Around 2 months ago I had an operation to remove a cist from my lower jaw. This went fine, until a ... A: Darran - First of all, it does not sound, at all, like you are a hypochondriac. The recurrent ... | |
| Lefort I and BSSO | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I had a Lefort I and BSSO 7 weeks ago. I went into the surgery to get a 3 piece Lefort but the ... A: Beth - I hate to tell you this, but it is obvious that the surgeon did not properly perform and ... | |
| Could this be exposed bone? | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I had a wisdom tooth surgically removed 6 days ago because it was coming in at an angle. I haven't ... A: Sarah - What you describe is normal healing. The white substance at the base of the socket is ... | |
| coronectomy question | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I am 34 and had a coronectomy on my bottom two wisdom teeth a week and a half ago. I had been ... A: Jennifer - Let me first tell you that I am not a fan of the coronectomy. It is a procedure usually ... | |
| Oral Surgery options | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a 32 year old with no real dental coverage and need to have oral surgery. I have three wisdom ... A: Molly - The best treatment plan is most likely implant replacement where the canine is. In ... | |
| F/u bone graft inquiry | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I wrote earlier in the summer re: pain associated with bone grafting and an extraction I had ... A: Kristina - There is no ideal antibiotic for every situation. The doctor may need to attempt a ... | |
| 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 - I think I answered this question earlier, but you need those teeth removed now before an ... | |
| abscess gums | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: please help me im scared. for the past 2 days i've had horrible pain in my right side of my face. ... A: Barb - the tylenol for a few days is okay, but the warm salt water rinses will go a long way to ... | |
| wisdom teeth post extraction problems. | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: My wisdom teeth still hurt after my extraction which was 5 weeks ago. i've been prescribed flexeril ... A: Larisa - The clicking in your jaw joint means that your jaw muscles are definitely in spasms and ... | |
| abscess gums | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: please help me im scared. for the past 2 days i've had horrible pain in my right side of my face. ... A: Barb - Ideally you should be examined by a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. If you ... | |
| moderate tongue dysplasia | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I developed a painful, red and white lesion on my right lateral tongue about 6 weeks ago. One week ... A: Lois - Pain after the removal of such a lesion is not unusual. The tongue is all muscle. When a ... | |
| tmj | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with TMJ in March. The oral surgeon made a night guard to sleep with and had ... A: Denise - As long as the teeth adjusted, where there was chipping done, are not front teeth and most ... | |
| Root Canal | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig: Had a frustrating experience with dentist and endodontist. Dentist placed a new crown on ... A: Susan - the skill of the doctor performing root canal treatment is extremely important. If the ... | |
| Post Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old college student who works full time during the summer. 5 days ago I had all 4 ... A: Anna - To promote healing, reduction of swelling and increase the ability to open and close your ... | |
| wisdom teeth post extraction problems. | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: My wisdom teeth still hurt after my extraction which was 5 weeks ago. i've been prescribed flexeril ... A: Larisa - It seems that the pain you are experiencing was interpreted by your dentist as spasms of ... | |
| Shooting Pain After Wisdom Teeth Removal | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed a little over a week ago. They were impacted, but I was told that the ... A: Jackie - Of course, without examining you I cannot be completely sure, but it sounds like you have ... | |
| Ear pain after wisdom teeth extraction | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I had four wisdom teeth extracted on 7/12. I went back for my check up on 7/20. I did not ... A: Tanley - Muscle spasms of the jaw muscles, after the removal of wisdom teeth, is not abnormal. The ... | |
| do wisdom teeth affect jaw growth? | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth removed because the one that had erupted was bothering me. The other three ... A: Kyle - My key question for you is your age. If the tooth was removed after your 18th birthday, you ... | |
| file broken in tooth | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a file broken in tooth deeply from a previous root canal which has become absessed again. It ... A: Miles - If the broken instrument is towards the end of the root of the tooth, an apicoectomy wouold ... | |
| tooth extraction | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I had a molar extracted 7 days ago. It was a tooth that previously had a root canal. It was causing ... A: Regina - Most likely that protruding bone will not resolve and you will need it snipped or shaved. ... | |
| tmj | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with TMJ in March. The oral surgeon made a night guard to sleep with and had ... A: Denise - Night guards do relax the muscles and that can relieved TMJ symptoms. Once the muscles ... | |
| Tight/Unnatural Smile after Orthognathic Surgery | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I had orthognathic surgery a few years ago - widened upper palate, advanced lower jaw forward. ... A: Penny - At this point, a few years after the surgery, the sutures that were placed are not really ... | |
| Headache from wisdom teeth extraction | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I had an impacted wisdom tooth extracted on May 19, 2010. From the very first day and continues ... A: April - There are a few possible causes of your headaches. It could be a sinus cause if the ends ... | |
| Wisdom Extraction Pain | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I had my lower left impacted wisdom tooth extracted 3 weeks ago. I was told both my lower wisdom ... A: Julianne - I am so sorry to hear about an obviously unprofessional oral surgeon who removed the ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I had been getting really bad aches in my jaw and was told to go to a dentist to see if it was my ... A: Tiffany - Of course, without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but it definitely sounds like ... | |
| "proactive" bone graft on #8 extraction | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm schedule to have my #8 tooth extracted, and plan to have it replaced with an implant when ... A: Craig - From what you describe, the surgeon is approaching your situation correctly. With time, if ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out 2 weeks ago and my mouth is still in pain. The dentist had told ... A: Sabriena - I cannot tell you what is going on exactly from your description. I would really need ... | |
| Numbness after implant | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: 3 weeks ago tomorrow I had implant placed #31. Dr. couldn't get the implant down as far as he wanted ... A: Doris - I cannot tell you if the doctor did traumatize the nerve during the implant placement, he ... | |
| implant | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm older and am thinking of an implant in #14. There's some bone loss so they may have to graft ... A: Dick - The cost of implant placement varies quite a bit throughout the country. In general, an ... | |
| Pain/numbness in tongue after wisdom teeth removal. | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: 2 1/2 weeks ago I had all four wisdom teeth removed. Since then I have been doing a lot of research ... A: Mike - I wish I could tell you what that white bump is, there are a number of options. My ... | |
| Weak jaw or weak chin? | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Teig, How can I tell if I have a weak jaw or weak chin? I've had braces as a teenager to correct ... A: Dean - It is a little difficult for me to tell you exactly why you have a small lower face compared ... | |
| jaw pain &stiffness neck pain after tooth extraction | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: i had jaw surgery over 20 years ago for protruding chin, i think it was called malocclusion they ... A: Cindy - Look, without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but it sounds like your symptoms of ... | |
| Why extract the 2nd molar instead of the wisdom tooth itself? | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I had impacted wisdom teeth and the dentist recommended taking them out. They did not bother ... A: Jason - You have two choices. You can contact the local dental society of your state or county. ... | |
| healing abutments smell | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Tieg, You have been so helpful in my past questions on my dental implant treatment plan. I thank ... A: Maureen - Speaking, in a non-confrontive tone with the prosthodontic student is a good idea. That's ... | |
| Pain/numbness in tongue after wisdom teeth removal. | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: 2 1/2 weeks ago I had all four wisdom teeth removed. Since then I have been doing a lot of research ... A: Mike - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but your symptoms of only a partial ... | |
| Bone spurs and false teeth | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Five years ago I had all my top and bottom teeth removed. Since that time I have had continued ... A: Mary - Bone spurs, after the removal of the teeth you had removed, should not happen. It usually ... | |
| healing abutments smell | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Tieg, You have been so helpful in my past questions on my dental implant treatment plan. I thank ... A: Maureen - Like you, I would be uncomfortable with a doctor who did not replace the correct abutments ... | |
| BSSO surgery after rhinoplasty | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Teig-- How long after a rhinoplasty is it okay to have BSSO surgery? --in particular, would the ... A: Jason - If you are only have a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy and no surgery to the maxilla, the ... | |
| cyst around second molar recur | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: i had a oral surgery done 2 years ago. Dr extracted my low left side wisdom tooth, which is total ... A: Anita - I don't think a doctor can prejudge the situation before he opens it. Although the cystic ... | |
| failed apicoectomy? | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: .. I had an apicoectomy about a week ago on tooth #31, and the pain is getting worse, not better. ... A: Heather - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure if there is actually an infection ... | |
| Why extract the 2nd molar instead of the wisdom tooth itself? | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I had impacted wisdom teeth and the dentist recommended taking them out. They did not bother ... A: Jason - There is absolutely no reason why the dentist would remove the 2nd molar and not the wisdom ... | |
| swollen cheek a few months after extraction | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: a few months ago I had a tooth removed in the upper part of my face. it was the third back from the ... A: Tracy - Of course I cannot be sure without examining you, but it sounds like you have an infection ... | |
| Oroantral Fistula | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I had a tooth extracted December 2008 and since that time have had several surgeries in an attempt ... A: Kim - My suggestion to properly close the fistula is a Dr. Richard Haug, at the University of ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Gunk | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed last week and I happened to get some food particles stuck in the ... A: Brigieta - Patients with an unfilled tooth socket are very prone to trapping food debris and ... | |
| Partial wisdom teeth extraction | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I read your answer about partial wisdom teeth extraction. I am 38 and an oral surgeon recently ... A: HP - So the surgeon told you that only part of the tooth should be removed? I don't get it. This ... | |
| Neuralgia | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canalled tooth extracted about a month ago. There was a large abcess behind the tooth. ... A: Illana - It could be a neuralgia or it could be a residual infection inflaming the nerve. If the ... | |
| Tooth Extraction (old story) | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I read this old story (below) on the site and the SAME THING happened to us. Do we know what ... A: Mel - Of course I cannot be sure without examining your son, but it sounds like removing the teeth ... | |
| Permanent tooth did not come all the way in | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: About a year ago (when I was 20), I found out that I had a canine baby tooth that never fell out ... A: Allison - I think you do not have much of an option. To encourage the tooth to erupt, you ... | |
| ear pain after wisdom tooth removal | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: i am 30 year old and had a removal of 2 of right side wisdom tooth(upper and lower both).. it was ... A: Push - Well it seems your doctor is in agreement with me about the cause of your pain. The warm ... | |
| ear pain after wisdom tooth removal | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: i am 30 year old and had a removal of 2 of right side wisdom tooth(upper and lower both).. it was ... A: Pushpendra - Of course, without directly examining you I cannot be sure, but if you are having the ... | |
| Sinus pressure after surgery | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have had surgery on my jaw approximately one month ago to remove some infected bone from an ... A: Mia - Of course, without examining you I cannot be 100% sure, but it does sound like you have a ... | |
| Wisdom tooth post-extraction status | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My dentist has performed the extraction of 2 wisdom teeth (in one session), 8 days ago. I have no ... A: Luis - From the appearance in the picture, it looks like normal healing is occurring. The fact that ... | |
| Jaw aches after Wisdom Teeth Extraction | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: 6 Jul 2010 Hi Joel, I just removed all 4 of my wisdom teeth on 25 June under GA at a hospital. ... A: Samantha - Of course, without examining you I cannot be 100% sure, but it sounds like you are ... | |
| Jaw pain and pop after advancement surgery | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I had MMA surgery about 6 weeks ago. Ten days after teh surgery I had to go back in the operating ... A: Rick - I have to be honest with you. I am not happy with the popping sounds. That usually ... | |
| Perforated sinus? | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I had a back molar pulled three weeks ago, and just now started sloshing mouth rinse or water around ... A: Bruce - It seems that the doctor, who removed the tooth, caused an opening between the depth of the ... | |
| teeth growing back | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: My son is 25 years old and has a weird problem. His teeth keep growing in and pushing out the ... A: Kim - Radiation can produce alterations in cells throughout the body. There are individuals who ... | |
| Pain after wisdom teeth extraction | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can give me some advice, and sorry this is long! I'm 43, and early in June, I had all ... A: Tonya - Exposure of bone from the surgery and the secondary procedure greatly delays any healing. ... | |
| Dental implant | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I had a dental implant placed on tooth #10. It got infected and was removed. A bone graft has been ... A: Lisa - Let me tell you that I do not like immediate implants and have seen many failures of the ... | |
| Pulse/heartbeat pain after wisdom tooth pulled | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I had 2 teeth pulled 6 months ago. Up intill now I was fine. Now I have this pulse pain which I ... A: Lisa - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you, but if there are no other teeth in the ... | |
| Jaw Surgery | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: At present there is 15 people in front of me and due to my wedding coming up in September I ... A: Debbie - Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. The most important this for the health of your ... | |
| being awake during oral surgery | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: My son just had his wisdom teeth out with IV sedation and other drugs they call a cocktail. When he ... A: Dianne - Of course I was not there during the surgery to see what was going on, but in skilled oral ... | |
| Osteomylitis | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I was reading your response back in 2007 to a girl named Bethany and I am experiencing many of the ... A: Kristina - There are two institutions in NYC with quality specialists who should be able to help ... | |
| being awake during oral surgery | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: My son just had his wisdom teeth out with IV sedation and other drugs they call a cocktail. When he ... A: Dianne - There are medications used in sedation that can alter memory, but occasionally patients do ... | |
| reaction to tooth and bone extraction | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I am 65 and last week had an upper first bicuspid removed. It had already had a root canal several ... A: Jane - Of course, without being there during the surgeon or viewing xrays of the tooth, it is a ... | |
| discomfort after wisdom tooth removal | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: i had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed on monday june 21st, the first 2 days were horrible, mainly ... A: Alex - Of course, without examining you I cannot be sure, but you may still have dry sockets of the ... | |
| healing abutment and over- growth of gum tissue | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: Tieg, i had the number 3,4 and 5 dental implants uncovered 8 days ago. i noticed the number 5, ... A: Maureen - I wish I could tell you if leaving #3 independent would be correct. Without examining ... | |
| healing abutment and over- growth of gum tissue | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: Tieg, i had the number 3,4 and 5 dental implants uncovered 8 days ago. i noticed the number 5, ... A: Maureen - Only a mm of space between the implant and the natural tooth is not the best situation. ... | |
| genioplasty | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: i dont really have a short chin but its not long either however what i am afraid of is when i ... A: Jennifer - Of course, without examining you I don't know your extent of a deficient chin and jaw. ... | |
| source for bone graft still swollen..... | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I had bone graft surgery to my lower jaw exactly 2 months ago as i have missing teeth at the front. ... A: Abdul - The maxilla is even more vascular than the mandible. Because of this excessive bleeding ... | |
| genioplasty | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: i dont really have a short chin but its not long either however what i am afraid of is when i ... A: Jennifer - Lengthening the chin can pull the soft tissue of the neck forward, which can alter the ... | |
| Orthoganthic Surgery | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Good evening Dr. Teig, I have some questions regarding orthoganthic surgery but first I wanted to ... A: Dayanna - That is a difficult question to answer. My suggestion is that you seek an evaluation by ... | |
| Just removed a mucocele | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Sometime last November I bit my lower lip and I got a mucocele a bit bigger than the size of a ... A: Vinny - Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water to keep the area clean is good, but it is too soon ... | |
| oral antral fistula | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: 12 weeks ago i had multiple teeth removed. On the third day post extraction of an upper molar, the ... A: Dona - There are other approaches, besides the metals that also work. I, personally, do not know ... | |
| source for bone graft still swollen..... | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I had bone graft surgery to my lower jaw exactly 2 months ago as i have missing teeth at the front. ... A: Abdul - I am assuming that the bone removed from the cheek incision is from the mandible. When ... | |
| oral antral fistula | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: 12 weeks ago i had multiple teeth removed. On the third day post extraction of an upper molar, the ... A: Dona - I am so sorry to hear of what you have been enduring. The oral and maxillofacial surgeon ... | |
| Can't Properly Close Mouth | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I can't properly close my mouth. If I do, there would be creases on my chin (mentalis strain?) as if ... A: Twinkle - I cannot be sure without examining you, but the description of your appearance with the ... | |
| Intubation with a tmj problem. | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I am about to undergo nasal surgery and will have a breathing tube inserted through my mouth. I ... A: Maria - A skilled anesthesiologist should be able to intubate you without stress your jaw muscles ... | |
| non healing of an extraction site of a top molar | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Dr. I had my tooth pulled Jan 18 th. I had had two root canals on this tooth which was an anchor ... A: it means that there is either an infection or inflammation present. The cause of that problem needs ... | |
| TOOTHE EXTRACTION | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I HAD A TOOTHE REMOVED ON THE BOTTOM LEFT OF MY MOUTH BECAUSE OF DECAY SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN IN ... A: Katie - I cannot be sure without examining you, but it sounds like you have developed a severe ... | |
| sinus augmentation | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a 55-yr old woman. At age 17, all my upper teeth were removed and a denture put in. Now I've ... A: Donna - I cannot tell you, without seeing your xrays and examining you if a sinus lift is the ... | |
| Gold Extraction | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My dentist said I have a cavity below a gold crown I had put in 8 months ago and he said it was too ... A: David - There is no reason that you cannot save the tooth and the attached crown. The surgeon may ... | |
| dizziness, headaches after implant | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I have an uncle who had all his upper teeth removed in Dubai, UAE with a plan to have implant ... A: Mike - It is important to have sinus xrays taken to determine if there is sinusitis. Just because ... | |
| chronic mucositis | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I have spent the past year trying to get an official diagnosis of a whitish lace-like lesion in my ... A: Van - There are no known causes for lichen planus. It is a benign lesion and is not associated with ... | |
| Nerve Repair Experts | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Tieg, I meant to ask in my earlier post. Who do you recommend in the Chicagoland/Northwest ... A: Janet - The improvement you describe is a good sign, but you should be evaluated by a skilled board ... | |
| Severe Risk of Permanent Numbness with Cyst Wrapped Around Nerve | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: Enjoying the forums so far! A recent panorex x-ray showed a radiolucency under #32 through 45 (had ... A: SM - I am not familiar with any surgeons in the Ontario area. There are two surgeons that I do know ... | |
| Root canal on 2-1/2 year old | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Dr, my child who is all of 2.5 year,has been advised root canal treatment in his 4 upper primary ... A: Neha - The pedodontists approach is not wrong. The doctor does the pulpotomy and removes the dead ... | |
| Pain Following Tooth Extraction/Bone Graft | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: On May 21, I had two teeth extracted (31 and 1) following a failed root canal on tooth 31. I also ... A: Kristina - It is difficult for me to tell you if the graft needs to be removed and let the socket ... | |
| Root canal on 2-1/2 year old | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Dr, my child who is all of 2.5 year,has been advised root canal treatment in his 4 upper primary ... A: Neha - First of all, root canal treatment on baby teeth should not be similar to adult teeth. ... | |
| Molar was extracted | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I had a Molar extracted yesterday; The second tooth from the wisdom tooth on the bottom left. It was ... A: Joe - Of course, without being there during the surgery I cannot be totally sure, but if the ... | |
| Almost a month later, still in pain. | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I got a tooth pulled almost a month ago. I was healing slowly but thought I was fine until today ... A: Bren - It is, of course, difficult for me to tell you what is going on exactly, but the rim of white ... | |
| broke jaw bleeding from ear | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: my girlfriend had a detox seizure, blacked out and fell breaking her jaw at the condile. Why is her ... A: Scott - The condyle of the mandible and its joint are positioned just in front of the ear. In a ... | |
| bubble/cyst under kid's mouth | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: My daughter just found a big bubble or transparent cyst connecting tongue and bottome of mouth a ... A: Mom - Gland blockages are not too uncommon. Their causes vary greatly. It could be during a period ... | |
| Bone graft 7 days old | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I had bone graft done on #30 site 10 days ago on a Thursday. I started brushing my teeth with care, ... A: Jenny - Your description of what happened and what is left is not totally abnormal. Sutures can ... | |
| TMJ | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a going tmj issue for some years now. My front teeth were push far out and since having then ... A: Funsani - As you say, I cannot be sure without examining you. I cannot tell you if there is ... | |
| Orthoganthic Surgery | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Good evening Dr. Teig, I have some questions regarding orthoganthic surgery but first I wanted to ... A: Dayanna - Yes an overbite can produce TMJ problems. Any bite problem can produce TMJ and the ... | |
| Torn Ligements in Jaw | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: My wife had an impacted wisdom tooth. It was extracted on a Friday and by the following Monday, ... A: Dan - The dentist is an idiot. To tear ligaments in the joint, the dentist would have had to almost ... | |
| rough area of skin on gum | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I am 59 years of age and have had an area of rough skin on my lower gum where 2 teeth have been ... A: Christopher - I cannot be sure without examining the area, but with the bleeding, there is ... | |
| rough area of skin on gum | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I am 59 years of age and have had an area of rough skin on my lower gum where 2 teeth have been ... A: Christopher - Is there are redness in the area? When you brush your teeth in the area, do they ... | |
| Unique airway/jaw question | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: The Amazing Dr Teig, I am 21 and had braces from the time of 12-16 years old. The problems to be ... A: Joe - I have a few questions for you that can help me tell you what might be best. 1) Do you have ... | |
| Dental Bone Grafts | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I am having a bone graft done in June for implants and cant seem to find any information on expected ... A: Jonathan - I fully understand your apprehension about not having front teeth. Placing a partial ... | |
| pain 4 months after apicoectomy | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Joel, Is it normal to have dull pain 3-4 months after an apicoectomy. The apico(s) were done ... A: Regan - It is not usual for a successful apicoectomy to produce any discomfort after 10 days to two ... | |
| MAXILLOMANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: My son is 22 years old and was diagnosed with very severe sleep apnea with a reading of 98 events ... A: Jenny - First of all, let me tell you that sleep apnea has only been actively and successfully ... | |
| # 14 exstraction | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I had 4 root canals on #14 over the last 20 years on the second root canals I had a massive ... A: Brad - If there is infection still in the socket, there are two possible needs. Initally try warm ... | |
| Dental Bone Grafts | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I am having a bone graft done in June for implants and cant seem to find any information on expected ... A: Jonathan - You don't describe where the graft in the mouth will be and how large it is. In ... | |
| Which part of the Wisdom Tooth Extraction Site is the replacement tissue? | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I know that this must drive you insane with repetition, but i visited my Dental Surgeon today for my ... A: Tim - healing from an extraction site heals from the bottom up. Blood fills the socket after the ... | |
| tooth pulled out | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I GOT MA LEFT TOOTH ON MY BOTTOM PULLED OUT IT BROKE N I WAS GETEN SWOLEN N INFECTION N LOTS OF ... A: Susy - Dried blood after an extraction, especially a few hours later is 100% normal. The socket ... | |
| Dental Implants to help MRSA infection? | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: My sister in law was in an accident several years ago which damaged her mouth severely. She was in ... A: Julie - First of all, I do not think that Medicare will now or ever cover dental implants. The ... | |
| nerve damage | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Further to my query of 4May, I would like to ask a couple more questions. Is it possible at this ... A: Mary - It is a little difficult for me to tell you if situation will worsen. If the surgery that ... | |
| Yellow teeth | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Joel, My teeth are very normal. I don't smoke, chew tobacco, drink alcohol or any ... A: Abhisek - I do not know where you came up with the idea for those two treatments for the teeth, but ... | |
| nerve damage | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Further to my query of 4May, I would like to ask a couple more questions. Is it possible at this ... A: Mary - Nerves end in the midline. There can be a slight overlap of the nerves from one side to the ... | |
| extraction sight | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: i had 3 teeth removed 6 days ago. my 2 lower wis teeth and #19. the wisdom teeth seem to be doing ... A: Tee - You don't actually describe why you think you still have an infection (swelling, pus ... | |
| jaw crack | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal approximately 10 years ago on tooth #24 and a second root canal a few years ... A: Linda - If there is actually a jaw bone crack, that needs to be properly stabilized to allow ... | |
| Post oral surgery recurring infections | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I truly hope you can help and give me some advice. My dental nightmare started back in ... A: Sue - Depending on the oral and maxillofacial surgeons training and local trends, many oral and ... | |
| Post oral surgery recurring infections | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I truly hope you can help and give me some advice. My dental nightmare started back in ... A: Sue - In the Akron/Cleveland region, there are quite a few skilled board certified oral and ... | |
| Post oral surgery recurring infections | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I truly hope you can help and give me some advice. My dental nightmare started back in ... A: Sue - If you continue to have an opening into the sinus from your mouth, the surgeon should have ... | |
| nerve damage | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: my husband wrote to you on 10/29/10 about wisdom teeth extractions with bruising and swollen jaw it ... A: Martha - I am so sorry to advise you that surgical correction of a nerve injury, seven months after ... | |
| jaw crack | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal approximately 10 years ago on tooth #24 and a second root canal a few years ... A: Linda - Periodontists never treat or even diagnose a crack in the jaw. That is not what was there. ... | |
| Infection after oral surgery | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm 26, had a few teeth destroyed playing hockey hockey and blocking a shot with my mouth, other ... A: Bill - It does sound like you are healing, but I do not like that you are still uncomfortable. The ... | |
| Graft site hanging tissue & bleeding | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: It has been a week since my surgery, all bottom teeth grafted with donor skin from the top palate. ... A: Katie - I cannot be sure without examining you, but when a soft tissue oral graft is done, the ... | |
| JAW | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm 25. i should get braces for my upper jaw. i would like to know if braces change the shape of a ... A: Anna - Braces can only reposition teeth. As such, they cannot widen or narrow the jaw bone. But if ... | |
| Periacipal Cemental Dysplasia | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I've been diagnosed with Periacipal Cemental Dysplasia, the problem is I have severe pain and PCD is ... A: Denise - That lesion on its own will not produce severe pain but the other lesions can produce an ... | |
| Regarding use of liposuction/liposculpture in oral surgeries | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I underwent a bi-maxillary osteotomy some years back. Now, when my facial muscles are rest I feel ... A: Manikandan - It is a little difficult for me to be sure, but with maxillary surgery, the minor ... | |
| Post IMF surgery recovery and risks | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I had a bike accident a month back in which I fell on my face, the helmet cracked at the chin area ... A: Mohammed - I cannot be totally sure without examining you, but it seems that you are healing well. ... | |
| Dental Implant | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I had an extraction of a cracked tooth and at the same time my dentist prepped me for an implant. ... A: Sue - You did not mention that you had a graft placed into the sockets. If the doctor did not ... | |
| pronounced underbite | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have 14yr. old son that has a pronounced underbite. What other term is used for this condition and ... A: John - Different people state and mean something different by the term underbite. If what you mean ... | |
| Dental Implant | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I had an extraction of a cracked tooth and at the same time my dentist prepped me for an implant. ... A: Sue - If there are repeated fragments coming from the socket, either the dentist did not clean the ... | |
| implant | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: i had a crown did to upper front tooth an it keep breaking ,dentist say i have a strong bit an the ... A: Imtiaz - First, it takes a minimum of 4 months for an implant to heal before a crown can be made. ... | |
| hole in my pallette | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: suffering sinus infections the past four years i have a lot of bone damage inside my nose< ent ... A: Sabrina - I am going to give you a generalized approach, since I do not know exactly where the ... | |
| Sliding Genioplasty/ Scar Tissue | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I had a sliding genioplasty performed about two years ago that left my chin misshapen due to scar ... A: Omar - I wish I could tell you that another revision would correct the problem, but with each ... | |
| occlusal plane slant reversible after surgery? | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me if it is possible to return a high slant to an occlusal plane after an orthognathic ... A: Angel - A high slant is not usually appropriate, but adjustments can be made. You need the surgeon ... | |
| Nerve damage following wisdom tooth extraction. | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Having much discomfort following extraction of lower left impacted wisdom tooth 16 months ago. ... A: Mary - Nerve injury can improve with time, but after about a year, it is usual stable and will ... | |
| wisdomteeth extraction | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: i had my 2 bottom wisdom teeth surgically extracted about 12 days ago and they r healing up nicely. ... A: Brandy - You are so correct in trying to avoid the use of straws after the extractions. It is best ... | |
| infection 5 yrs after root canal | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Woke up one morning with a slight sinus cold, sore throat, slight ear ache and a very sore tooth. ... A: Lea - What could have happened is that the infection from the tooth may have perforated into the ... | |
| Headache after tooth extraction | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I got my 3 wisdom teeth and one decayed tooth extracted 5 days before.3 of the tooth are ont he ... A: Shyam - Of course, I cannot be totally sure without examining you, but if you are having headaches ... | |
| My Daughter's Recovery from Wisdom Teeth Extraction | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 18. She had all four wisdom teeth removed this past Thursday. The top 2 were ... A: Kaila - I am so sorry to hear about your daughter's discomfort. It is not unusual for pain after ... | |
| Nerve repair for lower jaw | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I am interested in talking with one of the surgeons you mentioned who might be able to repair ... A: Shane - At 10 years after the injury, the chance of repairing the nerve is not good. The following ... | |
| after wisdom tooth is pulled | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: after my wisdom tooth was pulled i had to get stitches and they hurt very bad, what can i do for my ... A: Eboni - The sutures alone will not produce pain. There is most likely something else going on. ... | |
| Anatomy of Retromolar pad | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Teig, my name is Jim. I'm writing to you today to ask a very unique question regarding the anatomy ... A: Jim - Reshaping one retromolar area to make it identical or close to it is not necessary or worth ... | |
| Opinion about orthodontics | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I have already contacted you once regarding a surgery I underwent some 5 years back and you ... A: Manikandan - I, of course, without actually examining you cannot be sure what is needed, but the ... | |
| Oral nerve injury | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal on an upper premolar (don't know what no. tooth that is!) 7 years ago. The pain ... A: Diane - If the oral steroid gel worked, you should know that the production companies never stopped ... | |
| Oral nerve injury | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal on an upper premolar (don't know what no. tooth that is!) 7 years ago. The pain ... A: Diane - First of all, there should be no relationship of the upper premolar to the tingling of the ... | |
| Cosmetic Orthognathic Surgery | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I'm a college student in Florida and I need braces to straighten my teeth. When I went in ... A: Jason - There are quite a few board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Florida who are ... | |
| fractured maxillary sinus | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Last April 13, 2010 at about 8:30 in the morning when i was on my way to work on board a public ... A: Janet - Depending on what was injured in the sinus or the bones making up the sinus, secondary ... | |
| cost for my periodontal surgery | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: There: I am living in bay area and just visited a periodontal specialist and he told me that I have ... A: Zhenwu - Without xrays or examining you, it is a little difficult for me to tell you what you ... | |
| Hard lump on mandible outer surface after wisdom tooth extraction | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently (6 days ago) had my lower left side wisdom tooth extracted and when the swelling went ... A: Elle - First of all, only rinse your mouth with warm salt water for a couple of minutes, 4-5 times a ... | |
| extraction/bone graft/bite splint | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I am 49 years old and have been having discomfort and pain on and off in #14 for the last ... A: Cliff - If you are using a splint that does not let your teeth move or drift, you can wait for the ... | |
| dental implants | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I had four implants fitted in my upper jaw 5 months ago. I had given up smoking for the procedure, ... A: Debbie - I wish I could answer your question, but it is a little difficult for me to tell you that ... | |
| post implant tissue reddness/pain | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Teig: So wonderful to see you here! You did dental impant surgery on me many years ago, inserting ... A: Bonnie - I am so sorry to hear that the implants placed are now producing a problem. I, of course, ... | |
| Use of mouth rinse after wisdom tooth extraction | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I just had one of my wisdom teeth extracted Monday morning. Before I had it removed, my dentist ... A: Leah - Peridex at this point will not help the healing and can actually delay it. If, however, you ... | |
| Tooth extraction | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I got my tooth extracted on the lower right side yesterday.I didn't go for bone grafting immediately ... A: Shyam - In an extraction, where you wish to have a good normal healing, a bone graft is not needed. ... | |
| Wisdom teeth removal w/ a cold? | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm scheduled to get all four wisdom teeth out tomorrow but I've been fighting a cold the past few ... A: Kiesha - If you are going to sleep for the extractions, then I would suggest that you do wait. If ... | |
| extraction/bone graft/bite splint | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I am 49 years old and have been having discomfort and pain on and off in #14 for the last ... A: Cliff - I definitely think you should wait for the graft. With the chronic infection for 6-7 ... | |
| i had a tumor inside my jawbone | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: i had a tumor inside my jawbone by the time i realized it had damaged the whole jawbone so it had to ... A: Amalin - I cannot be sure without examining you, but the problems you are having could be due to a ... | |
| clogged saliva glands | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been "milking" my saliva glands up to, every 5 minutes, every single day.I have seen a ... A: Katalin - Clogged salivary glands, if due to mucous plugs or even small salivary stones, can be ... | |
| Gums | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently noticed that my upper and lower gums have white bumps (maybe bones of the teeth). I ... A: Ed - I, of course, cannot be sure, without examining you if those white bumps are exostoses or not, ... | |
| aveolaplasty post extraction site #18 | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: teig. i'm not certain if you remember me, but i had asked for your opinion in reference to an ... A: Millicent - I would like to tell you that there is a simple solution to the problem, but there just ... | |
| post extraction swelling | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I had 3 teeth extracted - #'s 28,29 and 19 with bone grafts done on 19, 20 (which was ... A: Helen - You are so correct with seeking a prosthodontist's opinion. He should be able to arrive at ... | |
| post extraction swelling | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I had 3 teeth extracted - #'s 28,29 and 19 with bone grafts done on 19, 20 (which was ... A: Helen - First of all, it is uncommon for extractions on teeth with old crowns. Usually, unless ... | |
| Alternatives to Caldwell Luc | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I had an extraction go bad, and there is root tip lost in my sinuses. I have been in almost constant ... A: Naomi - A skilled surgeon should not produce trauma or injury to other teeth. The location of the ... | |
| What do you think? | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: about 6 weeks ago i went to the dentist for a deep cleaning and they did an oral cancer screen and ... A: Adam - I agree with the surgeon. What you have does not appear to be anything significant. I do, ... | |
| Tooth # 2 | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I need to have my tooth # 2 removed, but I have heard if i got my tooth removed it would cause gaps ... A: Justina - As far as removing the tooth, a skilled dentist might be able to extract the tooth ... | |
| About Oral Surgery and Amoxicillian | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I am scheduled for two wisdom teeth extractions on my bottom teeth. The doctor prescribed me 500mg ... A: Gina - I have removed many wisdom teeth and some of them had infections associated with them prior ... | |
| Alternatives to Caldwell Luc | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I had an extraction go bad, and there is root tip lost in my sinuses. I have been in almost constant ... A: Naomi - I wish I could tell you that there is another procedure that could be done to remove the ... | |
| Urgent need of removal of broken teeth. | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I am sending this letter for my 51 year old sister who has had dental issues all of her life, ... A: Bea - If your sister does have Medicaid, there should be no problem. Medicaid will pay for ... | |
| Wisdom teeth pulled | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: What does the warm salt water do to make it fell better. Will it go away after I do this warm salt ... A: Dustin - Warm salt water encourages drainage of trapped fluids. These trapped fluids could contain ... | |
| Hard lump on jaw | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could give me some advice. Nine weeks ago I had a wisdom tooth ... A: Ciara - You definitely should see the Maxillofacial Surgeon. A long lasting lump can go through ... | |
| Lingual nerve injury | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: Three years ago I had my wisdom teeth removed; I presume the lingual nerve was injured because since ... A: Marianella - I wish I could tell you that there is a simple solution. Once the lingual nerve is ... | |
| Liquid sack and pain near wisdom tooth | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: My bottom right wisdom tooth has emerged about 1/8 of an inch high. There has been a flap of skin ... A: Layne - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is going on without examining you, but it ... | |
| Wisdom teeth pulled | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I had three wisdom teeth pulled on March 22 2010 and a couple of weeks later I started getting sharp ... A: Dustin - What you describe can be due to and infection, but it could also be due to spasms of the ... | |
| Nothing dentally wrong. | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: After a routine cleaning, my dental hygienist asked if there were any problems/changes since my last ... A: D - Wilmington Medical Center, in Wilmington, Delaware has a dental residency program. You need to ... | |
| Tooth Extraction after a root canal | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I have TMJ and recently had sharp pain on my right jaw up to my ear. I went to the dentist who ... A: Deidre - It is a difficult question for me to answer about the cracked tooth. Depending on the ... | |
| failing front tooth implant | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I had a front tooth implant on April 6th and the periodontist said everything went well as far ... A: Luciana - It is absolutely abnormal for an infection to develop after an implant is placed. This ... | |
| Nothing dentally wrong. | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: After a routine cleaning, my dental hygienist asked if there were any problems/changes since my last ... A: D - It is a little difficult for me to determine what is going on without seeing xrays and an ... | |
| 6 weeks later, burning and semi paralysis in lower lip/chin | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a jaw and chin reduction, along with a face lift and neck lipo (and some other ... A: Josephine - Of course, without examining you, I cannot be sure, but the description of the tight ... | |
| bone spur | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I had a very large filling in a bottom molar 2 years ago. Ever since I have had a strange feeling in ... A: Karin - It is, of course, difficult for me to tell you what is going on without examining you. I do ... | |
| Mucocele Post Surgery | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: In March 2009, I had a mucocele removed by means of scalpel. The stitching and wound healed within ... A: Cornelius - A mucocele develops from a blocked duct from a minor salivary gland in the lower lip. ... | |
| Oral surgery; anesthesia and post operative drugs | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I am scheduled for oral surgery in about a week, to remove four lower teeth, two on each side (not ... A: M.L. - I will be happy to help you, but you need to call the doctor's office again and get a list of ... | |
| Sinus Lift/Bone Graft and Implants | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I had a sinus lift/bone graft done 6 days ago and also had the dental implant devices placed at the ... A: Susan - the sinus should not be burning from the rinsing. This is something that you need to speak ... | |
| Unexplainable facial pain localized at tooth area | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a few different opinions going on in regards to an upper lateral right incisor #7 that I am ... A: Kristen - Of course, without examining you or seeing different views of the tooth, I cannot be 100% ... | |
| dry socket | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have dry socket and my dentist packed my tooth on 4/12 and now the packing is coming out. Is this ... A: Bobbie - Dry socket treatments should not just be placed and left alone. The proper approach is to ... | |
| Jaw expansion in adults possible without surgery? | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Recently I have embarked on an orthodontic journey. It started a year ago when I started getting ... A: Thomas - You are being smart to get another evaluation. I, of course, do not know exactly what you ... | |
| nutrition after Le Fort 3 surgery | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: What are the dietary recommendations for a pediatric patient after Lefort 3 surgery? A: Kemi - The dietary course should involve using liquid high energy drinks. In addition, you can ... | |
| R.C.T tooth | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: Prof. Joel while separation of the R.C.T TOOTH during extracting it as the lower molar teeth ,either ... A: bo3aly - Okay, now I understand what you are asking. I assume you are either a dentist or dental ... | |
| No Consensus - Complicated Case | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I started orthodontics at age 38 for the first time - in 2004. Posterior bilateral crossbite of ... A: Jeff - I will be happy to examine your records. Let me tell you first that a combination of ... | |
| Antibiotics for Abcessed Tooth | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a "curiosity" question. I was recently prescribed Amoxicillin for an abscessed tooth and a ... A: Diana - Your question is not too far from the truth, but the medications are different. Within ... | |
| Jaw expansion in adults possible without surgery? | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: Recently I have embarked on an orthodontic journey. It started a year ago when I started getting ... A: Thomas - Your orthodontist seems to be the type of doctor who looks only one way at a problem, his ... | |
| denture inplants | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have read previous questions and answers to the mentioned problem and that was amazing to know I ... A: Jean - I think what you are asking me is if you can have 14 teeth incorporated into the denture when ... | |
| Abscess Porblem! | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I am 27 year old. I have an abscess on the top of my 6th tooth gum. I went to three different ... A: Pedro - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is the best course of treatment without ... | |
| Jaw expansion in adults possible without surgery? | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Recently I have embarked on an orthodontic journey. It started a year ago when I started getting ... A: Thomas - Like you said, I cannot be totally sure without examining you, but with a crossbite in ... | |
| Complete boney supernumerary (8 & 9). | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: This past Tuesday (4/6/10), my 7 year old daughter underwent surgery to remove a 'second tooth' ... A: Mark - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to fully diagnose what is going on without ... | |
| Exposed boneafter extractions | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I had 6 extractions, was told to wear dentures (temps) the stitches came out, I was in severe pain ... A: David - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is actually going on. The type of pain you ... | |
| lingual nerve damage after jaw surgey and infection | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Teig I have emailed you a couple times over the past two years regarding my issues since lefort / ... A: Walla - I would love to help you with a plan to eliminate your problems, but your description of ... | |
| Bone Fragments and clotting? | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Hell, Dr. Teig! I had surgery on March 1, 2010. I had my upper teeth (and a lot of bone) removed and ... A: George - The blood clot under the denture is not a problem. Clean the denture and rinse your mouth ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction caused a hematoma? | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Last Friday (April 2), I got all four wisdom teeth extraction. My bottom left one was horrible and ... A: Kristine - Warm moist heat is an important treatment to speed healing and reduce swelling. The ... | |
| jaw surgeries | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a 41yr. old female that has been told I have to have jaw replacement surgery on both sides. I ... A: Christy - You ask about jaw replacement. I don't think that is actually what you are asking about, ... | |
| Odd Sensation above upper central incisor | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I had a SARPE procedure done early last year. I was expanded about 8 mm. I am currently in braces ... A: Dave - There is a possible mobility to the teeth in the area or there could be some sensations of ... | |
| tooth implant sensitive to hot and cold | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I had an implant placed in the back left side of my mouth in 1993. I've never had a problem with it. ... A: Kathy - Of course, without examining you or seeing xrays, it is a little tough for me to know ... | |
| Odd Sensation above upper central incisor | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I had a SARPE procedure done early last year. I was expanded about 8 mm. I am currently in braces ... A: Dave - Definitely check with the oral surgeon sooner. It is possible that the forces applied by ... | |
| Post widsom tooth extraction | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I had my bottom left widsom tooth removed 7 days ago and I am still having a lot of pain. Two days ... A: James - I, of course, cannot be 100% sure without examining you, but it sounds like you developed an ... | |
| Sinus Lift/Bone Graft and Implants | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I had a sinus lift/bone graft done 6 days ago and also had the dental implant devices placed at the ... A: Susan - It is not unusual, especially with a sinus lift and implant placement, for the tissue in the ... | |
| wisdom tooth oral surgery | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I am having a tooth cut out and will be put to sleep; however, I was wondering if laughing gas would ... A: Pam - Laughing gas can definitely reduce your apprehension and make you a little relaxed, but is ... | |
| Long face syndrome correction? | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I've asked you a question before but I have a few more that I hope you can answer. After having ... A: Robert - Of course you know without a direct exam, it is a little difficult for me to be totally ... | |
| blister on soft palate | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a recurring growth that looks and feels like a water blister. It pops up and disappears, but ... A: Melissa - Of course, without examining the area, it is a little difficult for me to tell you what ... | |
| implant extraction and healing | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, 12 years ago, at the age of 16, i had two dental implants put in because of trauma to the ... A: Mike - Even though the bone has deteriorated around the implant, there can still be a part of the ... | |
| Le Fort I five years ago with cheek implants and now I have severe TMJ | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I had a Le Fort I procedure with cheek implants to speed up my othodonic process five ... A: Jessica - Basically what you describe is a situation where the structures in the joint are not ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction complications? | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a young friend who had 4 wisdom teeth extracted in an afternoon and lives far away from me. ... A: LaDonne - First of all, I hope the doctors advised and gave your friend instructions about what he ... | |
| Cyst in Upper Jaw | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have had a bridge ever since but noticed a bad taste from behind the bridge recently, at a general ... A: Natalie - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what is actually occurring, but it is ... | |
| Severe Pain a week after wisdom teeth removal | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed on March the 28th. I have been in a lot of pain all week ... A: Erin - From the extractions, there would be no direct nerve damage to any nerve affecting the arm. ... | |
| vertical lengthening and sliding genioplasty | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I've asked you some questions before and I have another one now. Previously, I was trying to decide ... A: Thush - The retention of a good jaw line is usually accomplished via a sliding of the jaw. The ... | |
| after pain of wisdon teeth | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: i had one top and one bottom wisdom teeth out on 27 march. i had a reaction to the pain killers and ... A: Danielle - You might have a problem associated with the wisdom tooth extraction that is not ... | |
| Jaw stiffness 7 months post Zygoma reduction & fixation | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I had three miniplates inserted 7 months ago to stabilise a zygomatic Complex fracture. I was told ... A: Nancy - You need to see the maxillofacial surgeon. A general dentist is not trained or skilled in ... | |
| TRISMUS ???? | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: 9 months ago I had a severly impacted wisdom tooth removed. I havent had full opning of my mouth ... A: Christi - Of course, I cannot tell you whether the pain now is from the extraction and ... | |
| abscess | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: i had a tooth removed yesterday as it was causing an abscess to keep returning, since the tooth has ... A: Siobhan - I cannot tell you if an infection continues, but from your description, it sounds like it ... | |
| pain after extraction a week ago | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: dr. teig, can you please tell me if it's normal to still have severe pain after having had an ... A: Millicent - You were abused by the dentist in leaving root tips in the area and then placing a bone ... | |
| gum swelling after removal of wisdom teeth | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I recently had all four wisdom teeth cut out , last thurs. to be exact. I have healed ok and my ... A: Erin - A continuation of the swelling, now about 6 days later, is not correct. Why is there ... | |
| abutment | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have had one heck of a time keeping my bridge work in my mouth, I am sending you an attachment ... A: Sue - I can tell you, just from seeing the picture that the dentist created abutments(the goldish ... | |
| tooth extraction-sinus | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Teig, In mid January I was told that I had a small cavity on my crowned #14 tooth. While prepping ... A: Angelina - Of course, without examining your or viewing xrays of the region, I cannot be sure what ... | |
| removing plate from my jaw | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I had jaw surgery 10 years ago and i felt like ever since then my personality kind of changed. I ... A: Bobby - Yes the plate can be removed and no it does nothing to the brain. The metal is inert and ... | |
| Le Fort I five years ago with cheek implants and now I have severe TMJ | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I had a Le Fort I procedure with cheek implants to speed up my othodonic process five ... A: Jessica - Of course, without examining you or viewing your MRI films, it is a little difficult for ... | |
| Jaw Bone exposed after tooth extraction: months | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I am 42 yo with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I am quite concerned about an exposed bone in my mouth ... A: Nico - I wish I could tell you something to make you feel better, but with your medical history, it ... | |
| pain after extraction a week ago | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: dr. teig, can you please tell me if it's normal to still have severe pain after having had an ... A: Millicent - I hate to tell you again what I said before, but the dentist is wrong and it seems like ... | |
| Underbite and TMJ | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I am 38 years old and have had a pronounced underbite my entire life. Five months ago I developed ... A: Sandra - You can help to diagnose if you have a problem. It may be classified as TMJ, but you may ... | |
| tooth extraction | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Tues Mar 9 i had a lower tooth #30 extracted by an oral surgeon. It is now Mar 26 and i have gone ... A: Ed - I cannot believe that if the doctor diagnosed you with having a dry socket, he did not actively ... | |
| What to do? | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I need your help. Can you please review my 3-D xray and see if anything looks wrong to you. I have ... A: Kate - If you want me to review a film of the xray, I can do it. Just attach it to this site and ... | |
| oral surgery | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I had a question; I had Bsso and three piece Leforte done a year ago. I developed Trigeminal ... A: Natalie - It is not common for trigeminal neuralgia to occur after the surgeries you had. Since the ... | |
| pain after extraction a week ago | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: dr. teig, can you please tell me if it's normal to still have severe pain after having had an ... A: Millicent - I hate to tell you this, but your dentist is not telling you the truth. Bone graft ... | |
| bony protrusion in jaw | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: About 8 years ago, I had my wisdom tooth removed (lower left). Two years ago, I had a pointy ... A: Allison - Look, it may get better, but with the long term problems that have repeated, you need the ... | |
| My big tooth never came down | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Most of my school years I had to go around with out my big tooth because I couldn't get any advice ... A: Britney - What you need is to have a surgical exposure of the crown of the tooth (a very simple and ... | |
| Sliding Genioplasty revision | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Teig, It sounds like you are very knowledgeable about which surgeons are best at revising sliding ... A: Alison - You don't say where in New York you are, but I am assuming that it is in the New York City ... | |
| bony protrusion in jaw | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: About 8 years ago, I had my wisdom tooth removed (lower left). Two years ago, I had a pointy ... A: Allison - It is, of course, difficult without examining you or seeing your xrays to fully determine ... | |
| Recurrent Wisdom Tooth Infection post extraction | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I had four of my wisdom teeth removed in the beginning of January. In the beginning of February I ... A: James - It is, of course, impossible for me to tell you what is going on. If the surgeon cannot ... | |
| tooth extraction | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: am 8 weeks pregnant and having terribble tooth ache. my gum is even swollen.is tooth extraction safe ... A: Barbra - If their is a choice, extractions or ohr dental treatment should be delayed until the ... | |
| Jaw fracture improperly healed | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I fractured both jaw condyles and chin in November. The left side was pushed through my ear. ... A: Ann - Unfortunately, you were treated by a doctor, the plastic surgeon, who is not trained nor ... | |
| Left side lower jaw recurring cyst. | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: This is the 3rd time for me and it gets bigger each time. The 1st time it ate a lot of my jaw away. ... A: David - Comox is a little isolated and a distance from any larger city. As such, to go to an oral ... | |
| broken jaw | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible for some one to have a fist blow on his right side of face and broken jaw in the same ... A: Vanik - A fracture can occur on the side of the face that now has a fracture. Usually, especially ... | |
| orthognathic relapse | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I had a Lefort I and BSSO 7 yrs ago to correct a class III w/anterior open bite. I started relapsing ... A: Becky - My suggestion is for you to see a Dr. Robert Ord or Dr.Pushkar Mehra. They are both ... | |
| le forte surgery | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I had a le forte surgery done on my upper jaw in the military back in 1994. I went thru the whole ... A: Timothy - Numbness occurring secondary to maxillary surgery for widening of the maxilla rarely ... | |
| orthognathic relapse | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I had a Lefort I and BSSO 7 yrs ago to correct a class III w/anterior open bite. I started relapsing ... A: Becky - You really have no choice but to see a different board certified oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| Left side lower jaw recurring cyst. | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: This is the 3rd time for me and it gets bigger each time. The 1st time it ate a lot of my jaw away. ... A: David - Recurrence again depends on the type of cyst and the type of doctor who removes it. I ... | |
| Wisdom teeth extraction | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My wife had her teeth pulled 1 week and 3 days ago. Since then she has been waking up in ... A: John - One of the main problems that your wife has is that she was treated by a general dentist. ... | |
| Surgical candidate | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I have suffered from TMJ related issues for about 25 years. Have tried splints/bite ... A: Rhonda - I'm sorry to tell you this, but surgery is probably the only solution. You have extensive ... | |
| bone graft | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a tooth extracted 2 1/2 weeks ago..at that time a bone graft was done for a future implant. I ... A: Karen - If the graft was done properly and the doctor sutured and sealed the site, you should wait ... | |
| Scar tissue | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I was born with TMJ and I have had six surgeries on my jaw. The sixth one was the only one that ... A: Amanda - At this time, having had TMJ since you were young and six surgeries, besides the internal ... | |
| Root removed | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I had a crown that would not stay on so my dentist removed the rest of the tooth and roots. This was ... A: Kevin - It is difficult for me to tell you if the bone you see coming through is dead bone or the ... | |
| Post wisdom teeth removal | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I just have all four of my wisdom teeth removed at the same time and am now on day 5 of my recovery. ... A: Chanell - Without examining you, it is a little difficult for me to tell what is actually going on. ... | |
| Success Rate of Implants | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I am getting a bone graft for tooth #8, to get an implant. Could you please tell me what the ... A: Alexia - I am going to tell you that no general dentist is truly skilled in implant placement. ... | |
| right rear molar tooth extraction | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I had a rootcanal about a year or 2 ago and a crown put on my right rear molar. The crown broke and ... A: Gina - If you truly do have a hole from the tooth socket into the sinus, when you drink water it ... | |
| Success Rate of Implants | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I am getting a bone graft for tooth #8, to get an implant. Could you please tell me what the ... A: Alexis - In the hands of a skilled surgeon, implants on the front upper teeth has the highest ... | |
| Wisdom teeth extraction | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: On Thursday 3/4/2010 I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed. I was put under anesthesia and according to ... A: Erica - Of course, without being there during the surgery I cannot be 100% sure, but your symptoms ... | |
| Pregnant daughter w/4 wisdom teeth to be extracted | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My daughter age 22 has 4 wisdom teeth that are giving her so much pain she is crying night and day. ... A: Mom - Anesthesia during pregnancy should and is only used when the problem is life threatening. ... | |
| implant | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I just went for a cleaning and found out that under one of my crowns (root canal already done on the ... A: Judy - I, of course, cannot be sure without examining you or seeing your xray, but you can probably ... | |
| 2 years after apicoectomy | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: After numerous root fillings of two upper incisors and courses of antibiotics for infection flare ... A: Ellie - First of all you definitely need to see a different doctor. I don't get it. You are still ... | |
| Horrendous pain following wisdom teeth removal - no dry socket though | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Doctor. I recently had two lower and one upper wisdom teeth removed. Four days after the surgery, ... A: Matt - Do you have a bad taste in your mouth? Do you have bad breath? If you have both, you do ... | |
| Pregnant daughter w/4 wisdom teeth to be extracted | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: My daughter age 22 has 4 wisdom teeth that are giving her so much pain she is crying night and day. ... A: Mom - There is no problem removing those teeth. Have here immediately stop the heating pad. That ... | |
| lingual nerve damage | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I went to see a specialist regarding the lingual nerve damage that I suffered from, almost 4 ... A: Sylvia - Traumatized but not severed nerves can heal. Now that it is 4 months and you are still ... | |
| Dry Sockets | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my wisdom teeth removed on 2/26/10 and then threee days later I developed dry sockets ... A: Christy - It is not unusual, after the packing is removed, to have apparantly dry hole in the bone. ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction lock jaw | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I had 4 wisdom teeth extracted by an oral surgeon Friday morning. Almost all of the swelling has ... A: Colton - Well it is only a little more than 3 days after the surgery. The muscles, when they are in ... | |
| Pain in jaw and neck | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: About 7-8 months ago.. I began having pain, tingling and slight numbness in my jaw and the neck area ... A: Dan - The cervical CT does not really take piotures of the jaw which would be diagnostic. Try to ... | |
| 8 yr old with ectopic molar | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My daughter was diagnosed in July of 2008 with an ankylosed 65. It was slightly higher than the ... A: Tammy - If your daughter is actually 8 years old she actually in better shape than an older child ... | |
| Bone Spur | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a bone spur that recently developed in my mouth after i had one of my widsom teeth extracted. ... A: Candis - Your story definitely indicates that the dentist is just plane careless and not really ... | |
| apicoectomy | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a failed root canal on tooth 14. I noticed a bump on my palette for a few months now but the ... A: Lori - I would definitely get it examined as soon as possible. If you are unsure after seeing that ... | |
| oral surgery | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: A friend recently had a biopsy on her tongue (right side underneath). No results are in but she ... A: Roberto - Antibiotics are probably not necessary as long as she does warm salt water rinses a few ... | |
| maxillofacial surgery | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm 31 years old female with severe under bite problem. I'm Polish citizen living in UK. For past 2 ... A: Anna - There are many board certfied oral and maxillofacial surgeons throughout the US. In Miami ... | |
| pain on gum on a very old wisdom tooth extraction | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: my name is anna. About three years ago i got my wisdom tooth pulled out. There is still a piece of ... A: Anna - What you feel sticking out could be bone, from loose fragments never removed at the time of ... | |
| Pain in jaw and neck | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: About 7-8 months ago.. I began having pain, tingling and slight numbness in my jaw and the neck area ... A: Dan - First of all, a Cranial CT scan examines the skull and brain, while the Cerivical CT scan only ... | |
| TOOTH EXTRACTION AFTER EFFECTS | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I HAD A MOLAR REMOVED,THE DENTIST SAID HE COULD SEE MY SINUS WALL WHEN LOOKING IN THE HOLE IN MY ... A: Rhonda - I hate to tell you this, but there was already a hole in the sinus from the extraction. At ... | |
| apicoectomy | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a failed root canal on tooth 14. I noticed a bump on my palette for a few months now but the ... A: Lori - I am sorry to tell you this, but you should not wait. The bump is a sign that the infection ... | |
| maxillofacial surgery | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm 31 years old female with severe under bite problem. I'm Polish citizen living in UK. For past 2 ... A: Anna - I fully understand your frustrations with the obvious skeletal problems you have. Those ... | |
| lingual nerve damage | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I went to see a specialist regarding the lingual nerve damage that I suffered from, almost 4 ... A: Sylvia - You are right on! The fact that you have sensations, although they are uncomfortable and ... | |
| Lingual nerve repair expert in FLA needed | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: After being bounced around to 5 doctors, I finally came to realize no one was listening to me: I ... A: Susan - As uncomfortable as you may be, your sensations are relatively quite minor. Any injury to ... | |
| Polyps | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have recently had an X-ray of my right side of my upper back tooth and my dentist has informed me ... A: Suzanne - I wish I could tell you what is going on, but I need a little more information. When you ... | |
| Tooth Extraction and Headache | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I had a question pertaining to two teeth I had pulled Tuesday February 23rd (one my ... A: Carrie - I cannot be sure without examining you, but a common result of extractions of wisdom teeth ... | |
| Bleach with a root canal | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I was reading a reply about using bleach on a root canal procedure. I went to the dentist on Tuesday ... A: Maggie - It could be bleach or other products used in the nerve canal to kill off the bacteria. ... | |
| Bi max surgury | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Ive been having problems with sleep since I was 16. At 16 I had braces which used headgear and ... A: Vincent - In Hawaii there are board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons who do surgery to ... | |
| Jaws uneven | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I had double jaw surgery about a year ago and the surgery left me with a kant of both ... A: Lorna - I am personally not familiar with orthognathic surgeons in San Diego, but the following are ... | |
| Jaws uneven | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I had double jaw surgery about a year ago and the surgery left me with a kant of both ... A: Lorna - I cannot tell you if the problem occurred in the upper or lower jaw or both. If one jaw is ... | |
| skilled orthognathic surgeons who take insurance | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I sustained a fractured lower jaw at about the age of 16. The right side grew a little shorter than ... A: Sophia - Wow! I hate to tell you this or maybe you've already been told this by some other surgeon, ... | |
| Extraction and Implant | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been told I need to have #18 extracted after having a root canal and a crown. I am broke and ... A: Jen - The main reason for replacing that extracted tooth is the probability that the upper second ... | |
| tooth extraction | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a bad tooth (back molar on right side) the dentist tried to save the tooth but it ... A: Amber - The white that you see on the surface of the blood clot in the tooth socket is totally ... | |
| Longstanding trismus | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: At the moment, I have severe pain and discomfort with both upper and lower Right 1st molars - right ... A: Kristen - I am so sorry to hear about this complicated situation. One suggestion that I know will ... | |
| bone transplant for implants | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Teig, What can be done to enhance the chances of bone augmentation surgeries (bovine) 'taking'? I ... A: Stefanie - the best thing you can do to help insure healing, is to be gentle with the area, but you ... | |
| Narrow upper jaw | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: MY upper jaw is too small and narrow. my lower jaw is a bit asymmetrical but my bite is ok. correct. ... A: Anna - that is a tough question for me to answer. Sometimes, even though it seems that the teeth ... | |
| re: Follow-up question on Severe Trismus | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I forgot to mention my surgeon stretched my jaw (even recently) under GA - and he was able to ... A: Kristen - The fact that the surgeon was able to open your mouth 30mm. is a very good sign. I don't ... | |
| bone morphogenetic protein | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: my daughter was born with a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate. she is nine and we are getting ... A: Kelli - I, personally, have never used bmp, but I have heard from others that they are enthusiastic ... | |
| infection after wisdom teeth removal | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I had a routine removal of my lower left wisdom tooth about a month ago. I bounced back fine the ... A: Jon - It is, of course, a little difficult for me to be totally certain what is going on without ... | |
| Limited jaw opening - severe trismus | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I am 33 and following removal of wisdom teeth 9 years ago, I developed severe trismus (my mouth ... A: Kristen - I hate to tell you this, but after having the trismus and restricted opening for 9 years, ... | |
| mucocele | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have had a mucocele removed twice and the bump returns bigger, somedays its flat, other days, its ... A: Jackson - You don't say what type of doctor attempted removal of the mucocele. Your best chance of ... | |
| Pain | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm in my twenties I've had some bad teeth pulled but all my teeth hurt someday one more than ... A: Amber - the pain you are suffering from could be from decay, wisdom teeth or just simply advanced ... | |
| pain and numbness after dental cyst removal | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I had a dental cyst removed 8 months ago and am still experiencing numbness in the lips, cheek and ... A: Vicky - After 8 months, there really is not much that can be done. If you were numb for two months ... | |
| Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I've just had four of my wisdom tooth removed. The right side of my face is fine. It's been 5 days ... A: Mike - It is important for you to be seen by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. If your doctor is ... | |
| extractions | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Are bone spurs common after extractions? I am not sure if the dentist left roots in there? He said ... A: Diana - Bone spurs are not common after extractions, unless the doctor traumatized the bone ... | |
| ongoing infection post surgery with pain | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I had oral surgery to remove an impacted wisdom tooth (lower right) one month ago on ... A: Leah - There are a few possible causes of the infection, you are obviously dealing with. Yes, ... | |
| Pesky mucocele! | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a mucocele that wont go away :). It's been about four weeks and it has gone through the cycle ... A: Tal - Unfortunately, every time the mucocele ruptures and drains, it actually allows an internal ... | |
| Exposed bone in jaw after surgery | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently had surgery for a crown lengthening on my back tooth and a bone graft elsewhere. After ... A: Kelly - Actually, usually, smoothing the bone in that delicate region is probably the best and ... | |
| oral comm | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: i had my op on 16th feb to fix my communication sinus to tooth problem after being on antibiotics ... A: Laura - It is a little difficult for me to tell you if the surgery was successful or not. I hope ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I had 4 of my wisdom teeth removed 6 days ago. I am still feeling pain in my mouth and i am ... A: Bryan - Of course, I cannot be sure what is actually happening without examining you, but your ... | |
| pain after wisdom tooth extraction | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: my name is Jesica, I am twenty years old and I had all four wisom teeth extracted eight days ago. On ... A: Jesica - You, fortunately, did not have a dry socket. Once a dry socket forms, it does not go away ... | |
| Exposed bone in jaw after surgery | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently had surgery for a crown lengthening on my back tooth and a bone graft elsewhere. After ... A: Kelly - You don't say the type of doctor who did the crown lengthening, but I am assuming it was a ... | |
| Mixillofacial Odontoma surgery-bone infection | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: 65 year female, wonderful teeth to this day without any filling but one root canal. Situation---> ... A: Lilian - You have a very difficult problem to even decide the true source without examining you and ... | |
| braces | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I had a under bite my entire life (the teeth sat directly on top of each other)in 2004 I had braces ... A: Kristen - It is difficult to predict what any insurance company may say. In general, the insurance ... | |
| braces | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I had a under bite my entire life (the teeth sat directly on top of each other)in 2004 I had braces ... A: Kristen - The orthodontist was wrong to try to correct the under bite. Underbites, in general, are ... | |
| pain bone graft | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: A week ago I had bone graft surgery to build up bone in my left lower part of my mouth. I need an ... A: Dawn - The periodontist who applied the bone graft and has precipitated the pain you are ... | |
| Lots of questions about after wisdom teeth removed? | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I just had my all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed 5 days ago. I'm not experiencing any pain, in fact I ... A: Christina - It is not abnormal after an extraction to get food debris stuck in the socket. What ... | |
| #4 tooth | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: What is the connection between tooth #4 and excessive thick throat mucus that occurs when you chew ... A: Joyce - I am really not sure the connection. If the tooth has extensive periodontal problems that ... | |
| wisdom teeth extraction. | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am not sure if I am asking in the right place. If not, I hope you could help redirect me. i need ... A: Tony - You don't say if the the doctor who suggested the 3D xray was an oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| crown lengthening surgery and standards | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I am going to have a crown lengthening surgery performed in the next few weeks to prepare my mouth ... A: April - In the hands of akilled doctor, this is one of the simplist surgeries and the postoperative ... | |
| re: Lump lower lip | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I just but an hour ago had what myself and the oral surgeon thought was a mucocele. When he began ... A: Keith - Of course, without examining the area, it is a little difficult for me to tell you what is ... | |
| jaw surgery | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: My 14 yr. old daughter has had jaw pain for 1 yr. She has been in braces for 1 1/2 yrs. Her ortho ... A: Annmarie - Dr. Piper is a good TMJ surgeon, but you definitely do not have to travel all the way to ... | |
| Facial asymmetry | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm 23yr/F medical student in India. I have facial asymmetry, my chin is deviated to the right. I ... A: Suneeta - First of all, I would be happy to try to help guide you. Let me tell you, first of all, ... | |
| 4 year old tooth extraction or baby root canal and crown? | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a little girl who just turned 4. Her two front (upper) teeth grew in overlapping, therefore ... A: Valerie, this is a common problem with young children. The is always a question about whether ... | |
| wisdom teeth removal during pregnancy | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm 20 weeks pregnant and in desperate need to have one of my wisdom teeth taken out. I have a low ... A: Katherine - I will tell you, that in general, obstetricians do not usually suggest or recommend ... | |
| Tooth implant pain after adjacent root canal redo | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: What could cause pain in a year old implant a few days after a root canal redo was done in an ... A: Deborah - Of course without seeing an xray or examining you, I cannot be totally sure what it going ... | |
| wisdom tooth extraction complications | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: My 16yr old daughter got her 3 of her wisdom teeth extracted over 2 weeks ago. When the oral surgeon ... A: Amy - Of course I cannot be sure, but it sounds like the surgeon caused spasms of the jaw muscles. ... | |
| temp cap turned into gum infection | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I had a temp cap put on my last molar now the back of my gum is infected. I was on amoxicillin for ... A: Brooke - Rather than just keeping you on antibiotics, the source of the infection needs to be ... | |
| TOOTH EXTRACTION SAFTEY | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: 8 days ago I had #1 and #2 extracted. Slightly infected but not enough for antibiotics. I have two ... A: Dawn - First of all, if teeth #1 and 2 were actually infected, even a only a little, there is no ... | |
| Impacted tooth | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Recently I went to a dentists after not having seen one in a few years. I don't have insurance so ... A: C.J. - This is a difficult question for me to answer without actually seeing xrays of the area and ... | |
| Failed nerve block application | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Perhaps this may have happened to others or the response to which could provide useful to others. ... A: Jane - I am so sorry to hear about the trials and tribulations you have had to endure. If the ... | |
| upper jaw surgery | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 24 years old and the problem is that the upper and the lower jaw don't meet well (underbite).It ... A: Giorgia - Okay, I give you the names and as much information I have so help you contact them to ... | |
| Tooth Sliver Years After Extraction | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I had all four wisdom teeth removed in December of 2006. Except for one bone spur (which quickly ... A: Alice - Slivers of tooth fragments not removed at the time of the extractions usually appear within ... | |
| Failed nerve block application | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Perhaps this may have happened to others or the response to which could provide useful to others. ... A: Jane - I am so sorry to hear about the tremendous problem you are experiencing. Is the pain you are ... | |
| sinus perforation from wisdom teeth removed? | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I had all my wisdom teeth removed about 15 years ago, and root planing done about 8 years ago. I ... A: Robert - If you truly do have an opening, just drink plain water can come out your nose from the ... | |
| Pain | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: In hospital, dental surgeon extracted four, two upper left side of face, one lower left side one ... A: Carolyn - I yank them also, but my license plate is not so vocal. In the meantime, before you see ... | |
| upper jaw surgery | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I am 24 years old and the problem is that the upper and the lower jaw don't meet well (underbite).It ... A: Giorgia - There are board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in France, Germany, Greece, ... | |
| Nerve "damage" after wisdom teeth extraction | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I had my two bottom wisdom teeth extracted via oral surgery about two weeks ago. The doctor warned ... A: Meredith - You are experiencing the pain from the nerve beginning to heal itself. It sends out ... | |
| Pain | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: In hospital, dental surgeon extracted four, two upper left side of face, one lower left side one ... A: Carolyn - Wow! I hate to hear of stories like yours. You don't say specifically the type of pain ... | |
| upper jaw surgery | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I am 24 years old and the problem is that the upper and the lower jaw don't meet well (underbite).It ... A: Giorgia - First of all, if the jaw surgery is done by a board certified oral and maxillofacial ... | |
| Jaw Reduction | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing some research on jaw reduction and I don't know where to begin. I have no facial ... A: Sara - If you are unhappy with your jaw line, there are probably a surgical procedure that can ... | |
| Nerve damage in jaw surgery | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I have sleep apnea and a doctor has recommended reconstruction surgery. I have two ... A: Sophia - I fully understand your apprehensions and you are doing the correct thing by asking those ... | |
| Chin reduction post BSSO | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I had orthognathic surgery (BSSO) 9 months ago and, although this largely corrected my functional ... A: Chris - I do not personally know of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the San Diego area that I ... | |
| Radiographs | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Which xrays are needed- required for basic standard of care- for simple extractions? Is a panoramic ... A: AM - A panoramic xray is not always necessary in extractions, unless the proximity of the ... | |
| sinus opening after a tooth removal | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I just had my rear lower and upper molars on one side removed this morning.(2 teeth)by an Oral and ... A: Robert - That might be necessary if he tore too much of the tissue and he cannot fully close the ... | |
| Jaw Surgery | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew who the best oral surgeon to go to would be near or in Hawaii. I am ... A: Kea - I don't know where in Hawaii you live, but I have found two skilled board certified oral and ... | |
| infection of the plate or cancer | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: My mother has a cancer of the right molar trigone. Chemotherapy caused her jaw bone to break so a ... A: Kathryn - Chemotherapy alone will not allow the jaw bone to break. Stabilizing the jaw is important ... | |
| sinus opening after a tooth removal | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I just had my rear lower and upper molars on one side removed this morning.(2 teeth)by an Oral and ... A: Robert - Ideally closure of the opening as soon as possible is best to achieve proper healing. ... | |
| Exposed bone after wisdom tooth extraction and osseus surgery | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I recently (5 days ago) had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted, gum flap surgery and osseus ... A: Pam - I hate to tell you this now, but your problem is the result of a periodontist going beyond his ... | |
| removing gum scar tissue | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My mandible was infected and part of it had to be removed months ago and I lost teeth 25 and 26. ... A: Catherine - Scar tissue can be removed and replaced with natural soft tissue. The key factor is ... | |
| 3rd molar extraction | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Doc, I am currently 34 years old and I had my wisdom teeth extracted 2 years ago. I recently ... A: Russ - what I don't understand in the first place is the loss of bone from the extraction. That is ... | |
| Paresthesia from oral surgery | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Teig, My husband had 3 wisdom teeth extracted December 18, 2009. He now has paresthesia from the ... A: Wendy - Your husband is coming up to critical decision making time. The paresthesia symptoms of ... | |
| Lbial Frenectomy | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I had a labial frenectomy last week Wednesday and still have swelling, dryness and tightness, ... A: Amy - Your symptoms of tightness and swelling at almost a week after the surgery, is not usual. I ... | |
| Fistula | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Approx 20 years ago I had an eye tooth extracted and as a result I ended up with a fistula. After ... A: Sharon - If indeed you still have a fistula, there is no reason that it cannot be closed. This may ... | |
| Infection? | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Dr Teig, 6 days ago I underwent surgery to excise tissue from recurrent Ameloblastoma. Soft tissue ... A: Greg - It is a little difficult for me to determine if there is an infection. Anytime surgeries are ... | |
| facial bone infection | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have finally been diagnosed with a facial bone infection after 3 years of suffering and being told ... A: Sandra - If there truly is a bone infection, the site of origin and the spread of the infection can ... | |
| Lump on jaw after fall | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have always ground my teeth and have a clicky jaw. I mentioned it to my dentist and after spending ... A: Evonne - It is difficult to say if the lump is from the trauma of the fall to the soft tissue or if ... | |
| Sinus infections post wisdom teeth removal | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I had all four wisdom teeth removed Nov.12,2009 4 days before my 25th birthday ( i know happy ... A: Tricia - I cannot be sure just by your description if the pain is due to a sinus problem, muscular ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Extraction Healing | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I had a lingual frenectomy and wisdom teeth removal a couple of days ago, and healing seems to be ... A: Betty - What you describe is not rally a problem. Often after surgery, the superficial cells on the ... | |
| 7 day post op | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I am 7 days post op, lower molar extraction w/graft. Just finished antibiotics this am. No pain ... A: Julie, it is a little difficult for me to tell you what is causing the soreness. After a week the ... | |
| atrophic median rhomboid glossitis | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I wonder whether you can offer me any advice. I am 28 years old and I have had two large glossy ... A: Hayley - It definitely looks like you have a fungal infection on the tongue. The alteration of ... | |
| poor workmanship | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have had my rear right back molar worked on by my dentist 4 several months, he intended to place a ... A: Sean - First of all, the best place to report the dentist is at the Nassau County Dental Society. ... | |
| Tooth next to extraction site hurts | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I had a tooth extracted 7 days ago, and now the tooth next to the extraction site is hurting when I ... A: Daniel - it is a little difficult for me to tell you the cause of the pain on the adjoining tooth. ... | |
| poor workmanship | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have had my rear right back molar worked on by my dentist 4 several months, he intended to place a ... A: Sean - It sounds like you should definitely be unhappy with how you have been treated. If the ... | |
| narrow arch/small mouth | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I greatly need your expert advise on my situation. I am a 32 year old female and am very ... A: Maggie - What you are describing can most likely be helped, but only a skilled and knowledgeable ... | |
| DENTAL IMPLANTS PROBLEM | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: January 28, 2010 Dear Dr.Joel Teig I thank you indeed for your kind and supportive words. Two ... A: S.R. Jindal - I wish I could tell you that there would be a possible cure after a long period of ... | |
| tooth | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: i need advice, my molar tooth #14 , should i get it extracted from a oral surgeon or general ... A: Kim - If the nerve within the tooth has been injured or exposed due to the portion of the tooth ... | |
| 4 yr old had teeth extraction | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Teig, this morning my 4 yr old had his two front teeth extracted because of decay. He isn't in any ... A: Asia - First of all, you cannot prevent a drifting. There will be a little drifting, but as long ... | |
| Hi Doc, I just recently had a genioplasty and I'm sort of unsatisfied. | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I just recently had a genioplasty and I have to say that while I'm only 5 weeks out, I'm a little ... A: Troy - that is a difficult question for me. I would need to see and actually feel the anatomy of ... | |
| Oral Surgeon suggestions - Chicago area and burbs | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: On my visit to an orthodontist in Nov 2007, I was told I have class II malocclusion/overbite. My ... A: Fahad - At 3 weeks postop, it is definitely a little early to really determine if the lip position ... | |
| implants and mouthwash | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Once a "tooth/cap" is on the implant what type of mouthwash is generally suggested - alcohol based ... A: Don - a quality tooth cap, when placed, allows the area to be cleaned easily and daily, preferably ... | |
| Sinus Lift | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I was searching the Internet to find information about a Sinus Lift. I was told by an Periodontist I ... A: Leigh - You are very intelligent to think that any other type of dentist, besides and oral and ... | |
| Hi Doc, I just recently had a genioplasty and I'm sort of unsatisfied. | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I just recently had a genioplasty and I have to say that while I'm only 5 weeks out, I'm a little ... A: Troy - A second genioplasty is possible, but the results are usually not as good as desired. ... | |
| wisdom teeth removal procedures | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I might get all four wisdom teeth removed at around February and my dentist wants to put me to sleep ... A: Gabrielle - Look, removing all four wisdom teeth at the same time in the hands of a board certified ... | |
| broken jaw | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: my son end up with a broken jaw, the emergency Dr. at the time was a Head and Neck specialist, he ... A: Shenny - Of course I cannot be sure without examining your son or seeing his xrays, but it seems ... | |
| fractured molar | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My question is that if I have a fractured molar and it doesnt hurt at all is it safe? Also can I get ... A: Ali - Definitely look for a new dentist. If you are really speaking of the last tooth, it should be ... | |
| Apioectomy Success rate on Tooth #8 | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Had a root canal (trauma was reason) on tooth # 8 in 1997. Lasted 12 years, and fidtula appeared ... A: Stephanie - The best course of action would be an apicoectomy at this time, but rather than an ... | |
| Weird sensation | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed the are under my tongue (on the left side) has a type of spasm. It radiates under my ... A: Hollie - It is difficult to come up with a cause of these repeated muscle spasms in the floor of ... | |
| Bite Change | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I had 3 wisdom teeth removed last October (2009). Since then my bite is off. It's enough to drive a ... A: Julie - Of course, I cannot be sure without examining you, but is sounds like you are suffering ... | |
| Possible Apioectomy | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal on tooth 7 over 30 years ago and received a crown and gold post. Approximately ... A: Janice - If there is no fracture, complete redoing of the root canal treatment, after removing the ... | |
| fractured molar | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My question is that if I have a fractured molar and it doesnt hurt at all is it safe? Also can I get ... A: Ali - If your third molar is cracked, do not get it filled. It is just a waste of time and money. ... | |
| Failing implant | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I wrote to you about 3 yrs ago when I had #18 replaced with an implant. All has been well since, ... A: Joe - Unfortunately, this is a common problem when just plane lousy dentists try to replace teeth ... | |
| neck - sholder & stem neck & back pain after tooth extraction | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I had a large molar #3 removed - the next day my neck and shoulder started to have pain - dentist ... A: Sharon - Of course I cannot be 100% sure without examining you, but it sounds like you are suffering ... | |
| Possible Apioectomy | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal on tooth 7 over 30 years ago and received a crown and gold post. Approximately ... A: Janice - The whiteness at the end of the root, is usually a sign of a chronic inflammation. What I ... | |
| extractions after radiation | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: in late 04 and early 05 had neck radiation as a result on cancer in the throat, it two only two ... A: Dennis - Radiation decreases the blood flow into the bone. This decreased blood flow to the area ... | |
| failed apiectomy | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal on a lower second molar in 1994, and an apiectomy on the same tooth in 2003. All ... A: Laura - First of all, the mucous in the throat and head is not caused by anything happening with ... | |
| Wisdom tooth (Please help) | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled in August of 2009, it is now January 2010, and my lower left ... A: Shelby - Of course without examining you it is a little tough for me to know what ius going on ... | |
| Extraction question | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have to have my top right molar removed #3. A root canal was performed on the same molar about 5-6 ... A: Dave - Root canal teeth are, in general, more brittle, due to their lack of vitality from the root ... | |
| sliding genioplasty | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I underwent a sliding genioplasty with 4mm anterior/superior projection, approximately 7 weeks ago. ... A: Amy - I have never heard of Dr. Eppley, but after looking him up, he is a board certified oral and ... | |
| oral surgery & insurance | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently had 3 gingival grafts. My dental insurance has paid for most of this, but my separate ... A: Emily - Although the preparation work necessary to allow a graft to be placed is included in the ... | |
| help with congenital defect | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Dr: I was born with a cleft lip and I also had one tooth missing. Recently I had a xray which showed ... A: Janet - I think that insurance might help place a graft, if the insurance company new that the graft ... | |
| tooth extraction | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: i have a question...2 days ago my uncle's blood sugar tes is 148 mg/dl..he want to have a tooth ... A: Maya - At 148, there is definitely a sugar imbalance. Is it a type I or type II diabetes he has? ... | |
| sliding genioplasty | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I underwent a sliding genioplasty with 4mm anterior/superior projection, approximately 7 weeks ago. ... A: Amy - If you just had a sliding genioplasty, the fee of $24000 is extremely excessive. As far as ... | |
| Possible dry socket? | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth out on Thursday at 8:30 am. It is now Sunday at 8:06 am. I had both bottom ... A: Kasey - There is nothing you can see to diagnose the dry socket. The best indication, besides the ... | |
| jaw pain | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm 32 and in high school I was advised to have my jaw broke and reset do to having an overdeveloped ... A: Valerie - Fortunatel, there are a number of board certified surgeons in the surrounding cities. The ... | |
| IAN Injury | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a question regarding my IAN damage, 5 months ago i got my wisdom teeth removed and i suffered ... A: Ranwa - The extent of healing depends on the type of injury sustained. Was it just trauma or was ... | |
| Surgery | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old male that has recieved two oral surgeries. The first surgery was a palate ... A: Antonia - Of course without examining you it is a little difficult to say when it can be corrected, ... | |
| oral surgery help paying | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have very rare neuroendoctrine tumors that are highly vascular at the base of my skull. I am a ... A: Dana - I do not know the specific experience with any of the following doctors, but contact them and ... | |
| jaw pain | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm 32 and in high school I was advised to have my jaw broke and reset do to having an overdeveloped ... A: Valerie - It is a little difficult for me to tell you what exactly may need to be done and what is ... | |
| Sliding geniplasty | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who is skilled at performing the sliding ... A: Tammy - there are many skilled board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons throughout the ... | |
| tooth extraction | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Ok i had my tooth taken out on monday and its been 4 days healing process.Eveything went good i ... A: Lisa - An oral antral fistula just doesn't just form. It would be present initially after the ... | |
| Maddening Tingling After Wisdom Teeth Extraction | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, One week ago exactly, I had my four wisdom teeth extracted. The top two were impacted, ... A: Kayla - It sounds like you do have some inflammation to that mandibular nerve. Was it caused from ... | |
| exposed bone and infection following extractions | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: On Aug 28,2009 I had # 30-31 extracted.I have contended with dry socket,numerous bone spicules - up ... A: Catherine - The exposed bone decreased blood flow to the area due to the lack of peristeum covering ... | |
| oral surgery help paying | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have very rare neuroendoctrine tumors that are highly vascular at the base of my skull. I am a ... A: Dana - My suggestion is to have any treatments needed and evaluations done by an oral and ... | |
| Extracting wisdom tooth | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Would you advise extracting a lower left wisdom tooth that has a perforated gold cap or recapping ... A: Diane - It all depends on the other teeth. If you have two molars in front of it and you do not ... | |
| Uneven Wisdom Teeth affecting Facial structure | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My name is Diana, I'm 26 years old and I think I'm one of the lucky ones who didn't feel my wisdom ... A: Diana - The situation on the left side could definitely be producing the increase size of the left ... | |
| Pain a Week after #18 Molar Extraction | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Teig, Last Wednesday I underwent a surgical extraction procedure for my #18 molar at the general ... A: Jessica - Of course, without examining you it is a little difficult to be sure, but with the ... | |
| Aches and Pains after Wisdom Teeth Extraction. | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: A week ago I had my two bottom wisdom teeth removed as they were impacted. My swelling and bruising ... A: Gemma - It sounds like your doctor was not careful or attentive in doing the surgery. Cutting your ... | |
| Aches and Pains after Wisdom Teeth Extraction. | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: A week ago I had my two bottom wisdom teeth removed as they were impacted. My swelling and bruising ... A: Gemma - Even the most difficult extraction of a wisdom tooth should heal and feel better within ... | |
| Wisdom teeth remove | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I need to remove both wisdom teeth on my left side,the problem is the oral surgeon wants to do a ... A: Pam - Of course, without seeing your xrays I cannot be 100% sure, but it sounds like what the ... | |
| Implant placement in osteoporotic jaw | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a female patient of 55 years of age. She wanted implant supported complete denture for the ... A: Dr. Dhale - I wish I could tell you, just from an xray, if a postmenopausal woman with osteoporosis ... | |
| Small solid showing up just from teh gum line painful | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: On my left hand side bottom row near the mid section of the mouth I have pains just below the Gum ... A: Natural - Of course without examining you I cannot be totally sure, but it sounds like you have an ... | |
| child having oral surgery | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: mygranddaughter is having her 4 front teeth capped in march. she was diagnosed with the enamel ... A: German - Anesthesia for a young child in the hands of a skilled anesthesiologist in a hospital ... | |
| gum graft problems | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I had a gum graft procedure yesterday morning. 3 grafts along my bottom front teeth, with 2 long ... A: Emily - It might have been the guard or just irritation from your mouth rubbing the graft area ... | |
| exposed healing abutment on POD 2 | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Tooth #8 had an atraumatic extraction, bone graft and implant placed two days ago. Day one: Not ... A: Donna - Absolutely there should have been sutures to close the wound over the implant and the bone ... | |
| wisdom teeth removed | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: here I am again, would not let me respond as I have responded too many times. In short Nov 2008 My ... A: Lynn - First of all, a foreign body response means that there may still be foreign bodies (fillings, ... | |
| oral surgery mishap | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently had oral surgery performed and during the procedure he cut my bottom right tooth in two ... A: Chris - As you said, there are no board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Greenville, but ... | |
| Palate Expander and Deviated Septum | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: About a year ago I had my palate expanded 9mm with an expander. Now I have noticed that I have a ... A: Nick - It is definitely possible that the expansion of the maxilla may have proceeded unevenly. the ... | |
| temple augmentaion | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: What are the risks of temple augmentaion using a porex implant or paste like hydroxyapatite? Is it ... A: Jennifer - Temple implants should be relatively quite simple and with minimal potential problems. ... | |
| Lingual Mucosa | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Squamous Mucosa and underlying soft tissue with mild edema and reactive changes. There is no ... A: Sharyn - Squamous Mucosa is normal tissue in the mouth. Mild edema means a little internal swelling ... | |
| Osseous lesion | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently went to the dentist to get a broken tooth extracted. The dentist referred me to an oral ... A: Sarah - Without seeing the xray, it is a little difficult for me to tell you what actually is going ... | |
| Jaw Bone Cyst Surgery | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Tomorrow my 21 year old niece goes in for surgery on her jaw. There's a large "cystic" lesion there ... A: Jill - Cystic lesions can produce a crimping of the blood veseels as the cyst grows. Besides ... | |
| Jaw pain after implant surgery | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal years ago on my #19 molar. Earlier this year it became reinfected. After ... A: Emily - I am rather disappointed that the dentist who inserted the implant just two months after ... | |
| wisdom teeth removed | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: here I am again, would not let me respond as I have responded too many times. In short Nov 2008 My ... A: Lynn - It is difficult for me to tell you what is going on. It could be additional fragments or ... | |
| oral surgery mishap | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently had oral surgery performed and during the procedure he cut my bottom right tooth in two ... A: Chris - I am assuming, that the doctor, when he cut the tooth, the portion that became dislodged was ... | |
| Bone fragment 5 years after extraction | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Is it likely that a bone chip coming out from below a tooth pulled out five years ago is from the ... A: Debbie - Without examining you or viewing your xrays, it is a little tough for me to tell you what ... | |
| General Swelling on Right Side of Face... | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Teig, I just came across this site and i'm hoping you can shed some light on my current ... A: Andrew - It is a little difficult for me to be totally sure of the cause of facial change on your ... | |
| Fractured jaw surgery numbness | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have recently had surgery after an assault left me with a fracture down the front of my jaw and ... A: Stuart - It generally takes almost a full year or even a little more to regain full sensation. A ... | |
| Getting iv sedation | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm on suboxone and am going to have iv sedation done for some fillings, will they use other meds ... A: Randall - In the typical IV sedative technique, no opiates are used. The sedatives may have less of ... | |
| Bone graft success rate | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My 19 year old son is missing 4 permanent teeth. Currently the baby teeth are still in place. Two of ... A: Connie - If the bone is rather thin in the region of the lower front teeth, the surgeon is correct ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth complication | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth out a month an a half ago. I was in a lot of pain and had them put stuff in ... A: Amanda - You don't say the type of doctor who removed the teeth, but it sounds like the problem lies ... | |
| bump on inner cheek | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Just this morning, I noticed a bump on my inner cheek, right along the jaw line. It isn't painful ... A: Mark - What you describe is not a mucocele. That area could be a reaction to minor trauma, it could ... | |
| drainage tooth # 4 (15 months post extraction) | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I just recently noticed about 3-4 wks ago a puss pocket on my gum above the extraction site of top ... A: Suzanne - You hit the correct approach now. You need to immediately make an appointment to see the ... | |
| Two weeks after wisdom teeth extraction: swelling returns | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: About two and a half weeks ago (December 17th, 2009) I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted. I had ... A: Kevin - If the doctor even thought you might have food stuck in the socket, he should have ... | |
| swallon face!!! | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: my 14 year old son had a root canal started at a low cost clinic due to the fact I am a single mom ... A: Pamela - If your son is swollen and obviously suffering from a facial infection, it is important ... | |
| Mandibular advancement and TMJ | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Teig, I am a 34 year old woman who is preparing to get orthodontics and eventually, lower jaw ... A: Julie - I wish I could give you a simple answer that the TMJ will definitely get better after the ... | |
| tooth extraction | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: my 14 year old had a lower babytooth extracted on Wednesday. the socket was filled with ... A: Sheryl - I really don't understand the need for a packing after the extraction unless there was ... | |
| pain after wisdom teeth extraction | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I had all four impacted wisdom teeth extracted two weeks ago today and am still experiencing pain ... A: Stephanie - I cannot be sure without examining you, but you seem to have either or both a dry socket ... | |
| TMJ, Lock jaw after wisdom removal | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed three weeks ago. After surgery I could not open my mouth wide enough ... A: Sarah - At three weeks after the wisdom teeth are removed, the jaw muscles are occasionally still in ... | |
| after extraction | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I had 6 teeth, all uppers removed. Two were wisdom teeth (both had come in completely), two were ... A: J - I, of course, cannot tell you what the canker sores are without examining you, but often after ... | |
| tiny lip mucocele | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I am a healthy woman in my later 40s with no dental issues. My question is-a few months ago while ... A: Beth - Mucoceles are formed by a blockage of one of the hundreds of minor salivary glands located in ... | |
| Clear bump in mouth | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have 1 tiny clear bump in my left inner mouth on bottom below teeth. It does not feel itchy or ... A: Erica - Your description of a clear bump along the inner mouth could definitely be a mucocele(a ... | |
| pain after wisdome tooth removal | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: At 28 weeks of pregnancy my lower right wisdom tooth was infected and had pain for 2-3 weeks ... A: Sima - It is a little difficult for me to tell you if the pain you are experiencing is from the ... | |
| Malocclusion & No space to push lower jaw back because of surgery | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Doctor, I was done an osteotomy some years back and because of that I have a malocclusion now. When ... A: M - It all depends on where the movement is needed to make the necessary movement. You need to get ... | |
| Infection after Sagital Split and Genoplasty | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping I can get some kind of answer other than just wait, I had a sagital split in Oct, I got a ... A: Michelle - I am sorry to hear about the problems you have endured since the surgery. With an open ... | |
| #3 Tooth Extraction - Fistula | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I had the #3 molar extracted 6 hours ago, and I can breath through the tooth hole... heh After ... A: Mike - An oral antral fistula can become a healing problem if not addressed properly. You should ... | |
| Wisdom teeth extraction - one week later | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: Teig, I'm a 25 year old male who had all four wisdom teeth extracted seven days ago. The extraction ... A: Nolan - First of all, a hospital ER doctor would not know what is going nor could he help you. The ... | |
| dental implants/facial implants | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have gortex submalar cheek implants and paranasal implants in my face, no screws, I am now ... A: Jennifer - the amount of swelling, after insertion of the implants, is usually not too bad. The ... | |
| internl scar formation after impaction | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: sir , my sister who is 22yrs old got her lower left third molar extracted 1yr back.six months after ... A: Geetha - Internal scarring is not uncommon when there is protracted infections after the extraction. ... | |
| Surgery for prognathic jaws? | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: Teig. This is in response to your previous post. I was researching surgeons in UNC Chapel Hill and ... A: Sharon - I do, in fact, know of Dr. Timothy Turvey. He, also, is a highly skilled and respected ... | |
| Maxillofacial Surgery | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: My jaw is a bit misalighned [as in, the right side is lower than the left], and its causing problems ... A: Ana - The misalignment of the jaw can be cured by a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. ... | |
| Wisdom tooth swelling | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I got all four of my impacted wisdom teeth extracted 10 days ago, and the swelling, nausia and pain ... A: Jenna - What you describe is not a dry socket. It sounds like you have an infection in the area. ... | |
| dental implants/facial implants | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I have gortex submalar cheek implants and paranasal implants in my face, no screws, I am now ... A: Jennifer - In the hands of a skilled board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, who knows of ... | |
| Help my cheek | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I got my cheek pierced about 6 months ago, which was the biggest mistake of my life, the healing ... A: Chantel - You should see an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to remove the piercings. Most likely it ... | |
| internl scar formation after impaction | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: sir , my sister who is 22yrs old got her lower left third molar extracted 1yr back.six months after ... A: Geetha - It is not unusual for the jaw muscles to go into spasm after the removal of wisdom teeth. ... | |
| Sensitivity to hot and cold implant - | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I would like to thank you for providing such a forum, first of all and here is my story. I am ... A: Tess - It is a little difficult for me to fully diagnose what is going on from that xray, but the ... | |
| Sore gums after gum flap | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I had a crown lengthening where they flapped my gums and then a few weeks later the tooth had to be ... A: Shelly - The best thing you can to to help reduce the soreness and to encourage healing is not a ... | |
| Bruising and sweeling after bony extractions? | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if you could answer a quick question for me. I had all four of my wisdom teeth ... A: Kari - A bruise after the initial black and blue does turn yellowish. All drainage goes towards the ... | |
| COF | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Tieg, it has been a year since my last e-mail. I have had the rib and hip bone graft for the ... A: Sherry - In the hands of a skilled surgeon who has done the tibia graft a number of times, the ... | |
| Lateral Incisors - Implants | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I just recently had dental implants for both my lateral incisors. I noticed that on one side I can ... A: Farrah - Ideally for the best result, the implant should be covered. Saying that, sometimes the gum ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extract/cyst/cancer | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: On 12-4 I had a lower wisdom tooth removed, it had a cyst, was sent off to pathology and it came ... A: Sandy - Without seeing your xray films plus seeing your pathology report, it is a little difficult ... | |
| Gum graft surgery & sedation options | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I am scheduled to have gum graft surgery (3 grafts). The surgeon told me that if I was even a little ... A: Emily - IV sedation is not totally necessary, but in a situation where there is a lot of pressure ... | |
| Tooth protruding through bottom of gum!! | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I can't eat or drink anything without pain. One of my bottom teeth seems to be protruding through ... A: Reuben - You say that a tooth is protruding out of the gum, but you don't say if it is a back tooth ... | |
| Surgery for prognathic jaws? | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Teig. I have suffered from TMJ for about four years and it is getting worse. Is TMJ a good reason to ... A: Sharon - I personally do not know the doctors at UNC, but the doctors I did give you are on staff ... | |
| wisdom teeth extraction, pain after 3 weeks | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old woman and I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. The bottom two were ... A: Nina - There are a number of reasons for the inflammation within the socket after an extraction. The ... | |
| wisdom teeth | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: i am 29 year old. i am having wisdom tooth pain in my lower right side since last 3 days. i have ... A: Samun - The need to remove wisdom teeth does not only depend on whether and active infection is ... | |
| Surgery for prognathic jaws? | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Teig. I have suffered from TMJ for about four years and it is getting worse. Is TMJ a good reason to ... | |