AboutHoward 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.
Question I been having a lot of pain in my tooth, I went to my dentist and was told that the possible cause was that the previous filling was to high up, she scraped the filling but did not take any x-rays and sent me home, after about 3 hours the pain came back and it continues to do so every 3/4 hours, I'm taking painkillers but it does not stop the pain at all, my dentist says that I don't have a cavity. Can she know for sure without taking x-rays, Could there be any other reasons. I'm 21 years old, very healthy. Thank you
Answer Dear M: It sounds like you have a nerve in one of your teeth that is inflamed or infected. You need to see your dentist once more, or another dentist, or have your dentist refer you to an endodontist (dentists who specialize in treating the nerves inside your teeth). Contact one of these as soon as you can. dd
