Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Family Dentist in Mechanicsville, VA
Marks Family Dentistry has been serving the Mechanicsville community since 1973, providing family-friendly dental care rooted in compassion and expertise. Our practice combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized, patient-centered care for all ages. We prioritize comfort through advanced techniques like same-day crowns, digital imaging, and sedation options, while maintaining a commitment to community outreach through free clinics and global dental missions.Our team of highly trained dentists, including third-generation practitioners, emphasizes preventive care, restorative solutions, and cosmetic enhancements to ensure long-term oral health and confidence in every smile.
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Invisalign
Same-Day Crowns
Dentures
Root Canal Therapy
Dental Bonding
Veneers
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined family dental expertise.
- Our office features state-of-the-art CEREC same-day crown technology.
- We provide personalized care with a compassionate, family-first approach.
- Our team includes dentists trained at the Kois Center for advanced dentistry.
- We actively support community health through free dental clinics and missions.
Associations and certifications
- Academy of General Dentistry
What people say
Beyond helpful and professional
Best practice encountered
Short wait time
Warmest, friendliest doctors
Perfect dental practice
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Our preventive care includes bi-annual exams, digital X-rays, and professional cleanings to maintain oral health. We emphasize early detection of issues like cavities and gum disease through advanced imaging and personalized hygiene guidance. Patients receive tailored recommendations for at-home care and preventive treatments like fluoride applications and dental sealants.
Same-Day Crowns
Utilizing CEREC technology, we create custom ceramic crowns in one visit. This eliminates the need for temporary crowns and multiple appointments. Our precision milling system produces durable, natural-looking restorations for damaged or decayed teeth while patients wait.
Dental Implants
We offer comprehensive implant solutions for missing teeth, including surgical placement and crown restoration. Our team uses 3D imaging for precise planning and executes full treatment in-house. Implants provide permanent, bone-preserving alternatives to traditional dentures or bridges.
Invisalign
Our Invisalign treatment straightens teeth discreetly using custom clear aligners. We provide iTero digital scans for accurate treatment planning and monitor progress through periodic aligner changes. This orthodontic solution addresses crowding and bite issues without traditional metal braces.
Cosmetic Dentistry
We transform smiles through veneers, bonding, and teeth whitening services. Our cosmetic consultations create personalized plans combining multiple procedures for comprehensive aesthetic improvements. Treatments address discoloration, chips, gaps, and alignment irregularities to enhance confidence and appearance.
People
Norman J. Marks
Founder & Dentist
Dr. Marks earned his DDS from Medical College of Virginia in 1971 and received a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. With over 50 years of practice, he focuses on minimally invasive treatments and family-centered care while mentoring the next generation of dentists in his family.
S. Aaron Marks
Dentist
Dr. Aaron Marks graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in 2002. A Kois Center graduate, he specializes in comprehensive care and community service, volunteering at free clinics and building dental facilities in underserved international communities.
Brandon Marks
Dentist
Dr. Brandon Marks joined the practice in 2005 after graduating from Medical College of Virginia. Combining dental expertise with technical innovation, he integrates advanced technology into patient care while maintaining a personalized approach to treatment planning.
Matthew Tomoda
Dentist
Dr. Tomoda graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in 2011. With a focus on esthetic dentistry and nine years of private practice experience, he brings specialized knowledge in smile enhancement while maintaining active community involvement through dental missions.
Questions
What dental emergencies do you handle?
We treat knocked-out teeth, severe toothaches, broken/fractured teeth, lost fillings/crowns, and soft tissue injuries. Contact us immediately for urgent care.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We file indemnity and PPO insurance claims but are not in-network providers. Patients are responsible for balances not covered by their specific plans.
What technology makes your crowns same-day?
Our CEREC system combines digital scanning and in-office milling to create custom ceramic crowns during a single appointment.
How do you accommodate anxious patients?
We offer sedation dentistry options and a compassionate approach to ensure comfortable experiences for patients with dental anxiety.
What pediatric dental services do you provide?
We offer preventive care, sealants, fluoride treatments, and early orthodontic assessments for children in a family-friendly environment.
Can multiple cosmetic procedures be combined?
Yes, we create personalized smile makeovers combining treatments like veneers, whitening, and Invisalign for comprehensive aesthetic improvements.
