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Subject	Date Asked	Expert
flipper (temporary tooth)	7/8/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Since I will be wearing this flipper, until I get my implant and the healing time. How should I care ... A: Ochoa, Unless your dentist has advised otherwise, you should: -wear your flipper during the day, ...
post filling hearing issue	7/8/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Dr Bornfeld, Hi, thanks for your excellent help. I would prefer this exchange not be published right ... A: I'm not sure if there is a way to respond to your question without it being publically available at ...
implants recovery surgery	7/5/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: Teig, I had surgery for recovering eight upper implants, now exactly two weeks ago. While (four) ... A: Vlad - My answer is the same. When placing the healing cap, if the tissue is not sufficiently ...
crowns for implants	7/5/2005	Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S.
Q: "Dear Dr. Scherr, I had my implants installed at the teaching dental center and every procedure ... A: Vlad, I understand your frustration. Dental schools are teaching institutions and their first ...
crowns for implants	7/5/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Bornfeld, I had my implants installed at the teaching dental center and every procedure takes long ... A: Apparently, what we have here is a failure to communicate. It is mandatory that (to the extent ...
crowns and bridgework for implants	7/5/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: Dalin, I had my implants installed at the teaching dental center and every procedure takes long ... A: Vlad, Let me answer one of your questions right away: there is no way to tell you the lab fee for a ...
implants recovery surgery	7/4/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: Teig, I had surgery for recovering eight upper implants, now exactly two weeks ago. While (four) ... A: Vlad - Anything is possible with one out of the eight implants placed. There could be a minor or a ...
Rubber Bands on Braces	7/3/2005	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: , I hope you don't mind but I have a question regarding rubber bands for braces. I am 25 years old ... A: Bill, Teeth move best when subjected to continually applied, optimal level forces. By increasing ...
Spots on teeth & whitening	7/3/2005	Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot
Q: I have white spots on 4 of my top teeth from braces. I'm considering custom bleaching or Brite Smile ... A: Sometimes hypocalcified enamel further whitens with bleaching; sometimes it tends to blend in ...
bleeding problem after deep cleaning	7/2/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I just had the second half of my mouth deep-cleaned and I have one tooth where the bleeding of the ... A: Barth, My apologies if this does not reach you in time to help. Profuse local bleeding, assuming ...
tongue	7/2/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: What is the best way to get the tongue clean and back to the pink color it should be? I have used ... A: Michelle, You seem to be doing everything possible. I think tongue scrapers work better than ...
tongue	7/2/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: What is the best way to get the tongue clean and back to the pink color it should be? I have used ... A: The tongue has a wide range of appearances that are considered normal. For example, the tongue may ...
diagnosis discrepency	7/2/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: Dr. Howard Fink, I would appreciate your feedback on this situation: Dentist (A) claimes I ... A: Sad you have such anger over your interaction with 3 different dentists. However, it is fairly ...
dentures	6/29/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: Wondering about dentures. Are there different styles, some better than others? I've heard you can't ... A: There are many different styles and colors of dentures. Most are made to fit the individuals mouth, ...
No insurance	6/29/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I have no insurance, yet I'm not stupid, or uneducated. Go figure? I need some work done. ... A: Seeking health care in foreign countries has recently become a popular topic in the media. However, ...
porcelain crowns	6/29/2005	Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot
Q: is there a material out there that can adhere to procelain crowns already in your mouth, such as if ... A: Bonding composite resin to existing porcelain or metal restorations is quite limited. Please visit a ...
tooth pain	6/28/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: my front top teeth have been paining on and off for about a month its worse on the right side, one ... A: By necessity, appropriate treatment cannot be recommended before a proper diagnosis is done. For ...
tooth pain	6/28/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: my front top teeth have been paining on and off for about a month its worse on the right side, one ... A: I thought I already answered your question. But, just in case, here goes: If your teeth are ...
lumineers	6/27/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: im really interested in lumineers im just wondering around how much would it cost if i just want two ... A: Plan on about $900.00 per tooth for Lunineers. Fees vary in different parts of the country, and ...
wisdom tooth without a "twin"	6/27/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I am one of those individuals who has 31 teeth rather than 32. The ODD one is on the upper left. It ... A: Jones, The answer depends in part on the particular circumstances of the condition in your mouth. ...
Gums	6/26/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ... A: Charlie, You need to call a dentist ASAP. Sounds like you might have a gum problem there with some ...
Gums	6/26/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ... A: Charlie - That is a very difficult question to answer without either an exam or xray. In general, ...
Gums	6/26/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ... A: There are many questions that must be answered about your teeth before appropriate treatment can be ...
Gums	6/26/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ... A: It sounds like you're experiencing the end stages of gum disease, at least around these 2 teeth. ...
Gums	6/26/2005	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ... A: Charlie, What you have described here sounds like moderate to advanced periodontal disease. This ...
crooked lips	6/26/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ... A: Smith, Most persons do manifest some degree of facial asymmetry. Most of the time this is due to ...
crooked lips	6/26/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ... A: Shanda, Most people have some asymmetry when it comes to facial features. I cannot explain why your ...
crooked lips	6/26/2005	Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ... A: Shanda - I am assuming that you are now about 20 years old. If my assumption is correct or even if ...
crooked lips	6/26/2005	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ... A: Shanda, Your question really requires a rather detailed evaluation of your facial, dental and ...
crooked lips	6/26/2005	Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ... A: Before you can determine an appropriate remedy, please see an orthodontist to find out "what went ...
crooked lips	6/26/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ... A: I wish I could see your condition, and thus be able to make a better assessment. If this condition ...
thumb sucking	6/23/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Our daughter is a healthy, happy 5-year-old. She started sucking her thumb in utero (we actually ... A: As you might conclude by intuition, thumb and finger sucking rarely have any permanent consequences ...
thumb sucking	6/23/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: Our daughter is a healthy, happy 5-year-old. She started sucking her thumb in utero (we actually ... A: Laurie, this is a tough question to give you a definitive answer. All kids are different. By age ...
thumb sucking	6/23/2005	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: Our daughter is a healthy, happy 5-year-old. She started sucking her thumb in utero (we actually ... A: The best time to have the thumb sucking activity stop is just before the time when the permanent ...
tooth pain and dental fillings	6/23/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: Please give me some advice. About a month ago, I went to a dentist clinic to have my teeth cleaned. ... A: Some postoperative pain is common following the repair of tooth decay, regardless of the material ...
Teeth grinding at night	6/22/2005	Mark Bornfeld DDS
Q: My husband grinds his teeth while he is sleeping. Some days are better than others. Our dentist ... A: Night guards are the most reliable means of managing nocturnal bruxism (clenching and grinding). ...
this dentist said i need to...	6/21/2005	Susan Tannenbam
Q: this dentist said i need to remove one of my wisdom teeth that has a cavity because ti may help ... A: I am not a dentist but I have TMJ. I cannot answer your questions about wisdom teeth, fillings, ...
this dentist said i need to...	6/21/2005	Dr. Randolph Myerson
Q: this dentist said i need to remove one of my wisdom teeth that has a cavity because ti may help ... A: The answers to your questions require more information than you have given. In fact, in order to ...
this dentist said i need to...	6/21/2005	Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
Q: this dentist said i need to remove one of my wisdom teeth that has a cavity because ti may help ... A: I can't tell from here whether your wisdom tooth should come out or not. I doubt that taking out ...
this dentist said i need to...	6/21/2005	Jeff Dalin DDS
Q: this dentist said i need to remove one of my wisdom teeth that has a cavity because ti may help ... A: Yomku, I am a firm believer in second and third opinions. You have to feel comfortable with what is ...

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Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO

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I am a Family, Implant 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 Association, and 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 Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, and Mount Sinai Hospital Guild. I have served as a Volunteer for Project Dental Health and The Tri-County Dental Health Council.

Experience

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. After moving to Florida, I spent nearly 10 years re-honing my skills while working as an Associate Dentist for several large dental groups. 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 (floridaimplantcenter.com). On March 1, 2010, at the age of 62, I began all over again by buying a dental practice near my home in the Fort Lauderdale area. As sole owner and Chief Dental Officer of the new Nob Hill Dental Center (nobhilldentalcenter.com), I can now carefully provide dental care to patients who care, all within a caring, joyful environment. Over my career lifetime, 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.

Organizations
American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, Atlantic Coast District Dental Society, Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, Alpha Omega Alumni Association, and American Association of Dental Implantologists. Formerly, American Academy of General Dentistry, Michigan Dental Association, Macomb Dental Society, Detroit District Dental Society, Tri-County Dental Health Council (a charitable dental care organization)

Publications
"How To Save Money At The Dentist" Going to press soon.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Psychology from Wayne State University Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Detroit College of Dentistry Adjunct Clinical Professor, Special Needs Department, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Awards and Honors
Membership in The Vedder Honors Society

Past/Present Clients
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