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About Howard Finnk, D.D.S.
Expertise
I am a Family and Cosmetic dentist. I will answer questions on any aspect of dentistry and matters relating to the smile, gums, jaws and lower face. Member American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Society, Atlantic Coast District Dental Association. I have served as District Council Member of Alpha Omega, as well as serving for one term as its President. I am also a member of The Academy of General Dentistry, Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, Mount Sinai Hospital Guild. I have served as a Volunteer for Project Dental Health and The Tri-County Dental Health Council.
Experience
After having attained over 30 years of clinical experience in private practice in Michigan, in 2001 I was re-certified by taking and passing the Florida State Dental Board Examination. In addition, I am now a member of the Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, and the Atlantic Coast District Dental Society. In September, 2004, I was appointed Adjunct Clinical Professor at Nova University's College of Dental Medicine. I am certified in placement of Mini Dental Implants, and I am Director of The Florida Implant Center. Over my lifetime career, I have provided thousands of diagnoses, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, periodontal treatments, TMJ therapies, partials, dentures and extractions, and dozens of implants for my patients. The only aspect of dentistry with which I have very little experience is orthodontics.
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Expert: Howard Finnk, D.D.S. - 11/7/2009
Question
I recently had an old filling replaced in a back molar, in an attempt to alleviate ongoing sensitivity in that tooth. It was a bit of a 'last resort' attempt because my dentist could not find anything that was/is causing the problem, and could find nothing wrong with the original filling or tooth. Unfortunately, the new filling has not relieved the problem and I continue to experience the same symptoms. Any advice would be sincerely appreciated. Capping..or root canal...I just want it to stop hurting.
Answer
Dear Debra: If you and your dentist are positive that the tooth he filled is the tooth that hurts, then first go back to the dentist and ask if he will adjust it out of your bite. Sometimes just taking the pressure off this tooth will allow its nerve to calm down. If this does not work, then your nerve is probably infected, and you will likely need a root canal. Ask for a referral to a root canal specialist that your dentist trusts. Have this specialist perform the tests needed to make sure you are dealing with the right tooth. I have had patients who feel pain in back teeth that is coming from decay in front teeth. I just saw a patient who was having severe jaw joint pain which was coming from an infected wisdom tooth. A root canal specialist is highly trained in the field of finding the right tooth. Sometimes the pain is coming from more than one tooth. And rarely, you will have to wait until something more definite can be found, like an abscess that becomes visible on xray. Good luck, and let me know what happens. dd
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