Taylor Mark, DDS

I went years ago and this is the best treatment I’ve ever had. He did a floating bridge, which is a crown that is attached to only one tooth that also covers a gap. It has seriously been probably 10 years and this is the best tooth-​combo in my dang mouth!
However, expensive! Even back when I had insurance. I am in desperate need to go back but don’t have insurance any more so I’m going to have to risk it with somebody else or fly to Mexico.
AND if there’s one thing I can’t stand it’s a dentist who does work that is not needed. If he told me I didn’t have any cavities and another dentist told me I had FOUR I’d probably figure the second one was trying to swindle me. I’ve been in this exact position where one said I had a cavity but I couldn’t afford to fill it and waited a few months where I would go somewhere else and there were NONE. Before I knew this I had a lot of unnecessary wok done which weakened my teeth overall with multiple fillings so now I have no fully intact original teeth.
He’s one of the best in town and I really like the casualness of the place.

I’ll be totally upfront and state outright that I’d give this place one star if I was wanting to be totally brutal, but I’m feeling generous and so I’ll give Dr. Taylor the benefit of the doubt. I went in for a check-​up and cleaning, which was totally fine, the hygienist was chatty and friendly, and Dr. Taylor seemed nice enough. While I was there they noticed that there were a few cavities that needed to be addressed, so I made an appointment to get them done all in one go. I returned a few weeks later, and I wasn’t too worried– I’ve had more than a few fillings in my day, and although they don’t fill my heart with joy I’ve never had an awful time with them either, even when I was younger and having them done by dental students at the UW. So I get in there, they numb me up, and start drilling, and I quickly realize that I’m not very numb. I give them a heads-​up, and Dr. Taylor stops, and they dose me up some more, but I can still feel it. I tell them this, and Dr. Taylor seems, for lack of a better way to describe it, sort of annoyed that I’m still experiencing pain, and continues on. I more or less had to white-​knuckle it through the rest of the procedure– it could be that they were too far into it to be able to stop or do anything else, but still, not fun.
I’m not sure what the problem was– I’ve had dental work done in that same area before with no problems, and if it was a situation where they couldn’t get me properly numb due to an infection or something (I’m assuming it wasn’t, since it seems like they would have noticed it and I didn’t have any other problems afterwards) or if he was having an off day, or what, but his apparent indifference to my pain (basically telling me that it was probably due to my nerves– uh, yeah, my nerves would be on edge pretty bad if I’m FEELING PAIN WHILE YOU’RE DRILLING INTO MY TOOTH) left a pretty bad impression, and I haven’t been back since.
Obviously this is probably (hopefully!) a one-​off situation, since I’m assuming he wouldn’t still be in business if this were a common occurrence, but it’s still something you should be mindful of before you decide to go see him.

I have been going to Mark Taylor for about 3 years now and I am very happy with the care I receive from both the Dentist and his staff!
The office is in a quaint little house and has a very non threatening atmosphere. Parking is always rock star!
The typical ice pick to the back of the throat smell that most dentist offices smack you in the face with inciting instant anxiety as you walk in the door is barely noticeable here… Big plus for me… Brings back bad memories!
The ladies always greet me by first name when I come in, even though I only go about twice a year. I don’t have to do a thing to ensure my insurance is handled correctly and my next appointment is scheduled,
I walk in, say hi, read a magazine, get my teeth cleaned and get a waive from the front desk lady as she tells me she’ll see me in February.
This is a dentist I never dread going to and that’s a first!

I heard about Dr Taylor from a friend of mine who liked his «laid back hippie style». That sounded appealing to me.
Dr Taylor’s office is cozy, not clinical, and the ladies he works with are sweethearts. Dr Taylor himself is a genuinely nice guy, and has a dry sense of humor that can be a bit unsettling when you are about to get a root canal and his response to your question of «Will this hurt?» is «It won’t hurt me.»
You won’t find headphones, the latest and greatest technology or even modern dentist chairs. All that’s fine and dandy, but at my last and final appointment with Dr Taylor I asked him if I had any cavities that needed to be taken care of, he replied «I don’t think so».
So I went to another dentist, a block from my house, and sure enough, I have 4.
Uh, thanks Doc.

This inviting single dental office is housed in a small house/​storefront in the thick of Madison Park. Easy parking almost all the time right in front (avoid lunch time appointments). Very, very friendly staff. Rarely have to wait and the ladies are always happy to see you. Dr. Taylor is definitely a no frills, almost old fashioned dentist (though he’s still quite young). Never any problems which is almost too good to be true!