Dr Larry has extensive experience delivering highest quality comprehensive gentle general dental care to a wide range of patients. Dr Larry Is currently working, and for over 1 year, with Smile Starters, Asheville, and has increased his already high level of comfort treating children (of all ages). Larry recently finished a 14 month position at Mountain Town Dental in West Jefferson, working closely with owners Dr Emily Stopper and Dr Alvin Jenkins, providing needed care to so many. Mountain Town in West Jefferson is in Ashe County and has no Fluoride in their water supply and many patients so benefited from Dr Larry and his unrelenting commitment to a preventive oriented approach and to patient centered treatment planning and dental health. From the most simple to the most highly complex cosmetic and full mouth rehabilitation, each patient is unique, and requires a totally individualized treatment plan and ongoing preventive maintenance program. Dr Larry is highly experienced in providing exquisite cosmetic care; crowns and veneers, composites and mercury free fillings. "Delivering the highest quality cosmetic care requires thorough patient consultation, patient education and planning". Dr Larry believes strongly in providing patients with a 'roadmap' so patients (and doctors) will know their destination even before their journey begins.Dr Larry has over 35 years experience in providing Oral Surgery services including wisdom teeth as well as periodontal surgery. Endodontic or root canal treatments are often routine and without discomfort. Dr Larry knows that Bite Therapy (or TMJ therapy) including Night Guards is an important, and sometimes crucial element, to providing quality care that will hold up indefinitely. Larry is Invisalign certified and experienced in CAD/CAM design and fabrication of all porcelain restorations.In addition, Dr Larry Markel has 35+ years in Dental Practice Management and Practice Development. Dr Larry Markel has developed a model for educating staff and patients as his main dental practice philosophy.