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Dr. Mark Padolsky, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Mark Padolsky is a Dentist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Padolsky specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Dr. Mark Padolsky, DDS
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Accepting new patients

How do I clean my teeth after coffee?

Primarily by rinsing with water and brushing since coffee dissolves in water. The longer the time you wait the more the coffee will sink in and permanently stain your teeth

How does a dentist kill a tooth nerve?

By removing it under full anaesthesia.

Does your oral health affect your ear health?

Yes, the ear drains in the back of the nose and the eustachian tube opens when you bite and swallow. The jaw bone can also displace backwards into the ears.

Does root planing cause gum recession?

No, however, if your gums are swollen and the scaling and root planning are done, the gums will shrink to normal and it will appear that there was recession but it was there before READ MORE
No, however, if your gums are swollen and the scaling and root planning are done, the gums will shrink to normal and it will appear that there was recession but it was there before due to the swelling gums.

When should I be concerned about bleeding gums?

Always, it takes a lot of energy and time to make blood. Your body does not want to lose energy, so when you see blood in your mouth, it is a sign that something is wrong. Dr. READ MORE
Always, it takes a lot of energy and time to make blood. Your body does not want to lose energy, so when you see blood in your mouth, it is a sign that something is wrong.

Dr. Mark Padolsky

Does placing a crown on an implant hurt?

It should not because the dental implant does not "feel." Your gums could be inflamed, but that is another matter.

Do dentures make your breath stink?

Yes, they can if you do not clean them. They can NOT be worn at night and must be soaked in a cleaner.

Does Invisalign make your teeth yellow?

No, not brushing and rinsing, especially after drinking coffee, will cause the color of the teeth to change because the coffee or food is sitting in the aligner against your teeth. READ MORE
No, not brushing and rinsing, especially after drinking coffee, will cause the color of the teeth to change because the coffee or food is sitting in the aligner against your teeth.

Does tooth sensitivity to cold mean a cavity?

Not always, it can be from tooth grinding called Bruxism and sleep problems.