Mark W. McDonough, DMD

Mark W. McDonough, DMD Our practice's top priority is to provide the highest quality orthodontic treatment in a friendly, c Mark W.

McDonough, DMD Orthodontist, a Board Certified provider of orthodontic care, has been located in Pennington, New Jersey, since 1994. We utilize the latestest technological advances in the industry, such as invisible ceramic braces and Invisalign, along with the latest in digital imaging and computer graphics to ensure that you receive the most efficetive care possible. Dr. McDonough has been voted "One of the Best Dentists in America" as well as on of "The Best Dentists in New Jersey". He has been designated an Invisalign "Premier Provider" which is a distinction given to the top 5% of Invisalign dentists in the country. He is a part time Clinical Instructor at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia since 1995 and gives lectures to dental professionals at local and regional meetings.

Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead for daylight savings on Sunday. It will be great to have moredaylight after work ...
03/06/2026

Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead for daylight savings on Sunday. It will be great to have more
daylight after work and school! BTW, this is a great time to check the batteries in your smoke
detectors!

Dr. McDonough welcomes Dr. Joe DeSantis to our practice - Over the years, I have always said that who joins our practic...
03/06/2026

Dr. McDonough welcomes Dr. Joe DeSantis to our practice - Over the years, I have always said that who joins our practice is far more important than when. After carefully interviewing many candidates during the past several years, I found in Dr. DeSantis someone who shares my vision for this practice, my core values, and my commitment to providing exceptional orthodontic care for our family of patients.

Dr. Joe brings outstanding clinical skills, a warm and engaging chairside manner, and a strong commitment to our referral community. He is a second-generation dentist; his father is a practicing prosthodontist in Staten Island, and his mother served as a high school principal. That foundation of service, leadership, and professionalism is evident in everything he does.

He earned his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University, completed dental school at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine—where he served as Class President and Commencement Speaker—and then completed his orthodontic residency at NYU College of Dentistry. He is Board-Certified and for the past five years, he has been practicing in the tri-state area and has built a reputation for excellence in patient care.

We will be working closely together on every patient to ensure a seamless transition and to maintain the high standard of care you have come to expect from our office. I am truly enthusiastic about the energy, skill, and integrity Dr. Joe brings to our team, and I am confident you will enjoy meeting him at your next visit.

The American Associaton of Orthodontists suggest that all children be evaluated by an orthodontist atage 7. Although you...
03/05/2026

The American Associaton of Orthodontists suggest that all children be evaluated by an orthodontist at
age 7. Although your child’s bite and teeth may appear within normal limits at first, through
complimentary follow-up visits we can monitor for potential issues to appear. We watch for things such
as crossbites, deep bites, impacted teeth, missing adult teeth, over-retained baby teeth, premature/
early loss of baby teeth causing space loss, ectopic eruptions, skeletal growth, and much more

We understand parents! You’ve got a lot going on. Appointment scheduling can be a little more complicated for you during...
02/26/2026

We understand parents! You’ve got a lot going on. Appointment scheduling can be a little more complicated for you during the school year, between your job, kids’ classes, practices, and other social activities. If possible, try and reschedule your (your child’s) next appointment before leaving our office to ensure you get the best possible time for your busy calendar!

The average person only brushes for 45 to 70 seconds a day, the recommended amount of time is 2-3 minutes. Don’t be aver...
02/25/2026

The average person only brushes for 45 to 70 seconds a day, the recommended amount of time is 2-3 minutes. Don’t be average – brush more!

It’s not just about giving you a beautiful smile—getting your teeth aligned will also prevent other serious problems. Ad...
02/24/2026

It’s not just about giving you a beautiful smile—getting your teeth aligned will also prevent other serious problems. Adults, is it time to see an orthodontist? We would appreciate being the orthodontist you visit. Give us a call today for your complimentary appointment!

We choose HAPPY, won’t you?
02/23/2026

We choose HAPPY, won’t you?

Congratulations to the US Hockey for an awesome win today. 🥇 Great shout out to all the dentists in the US as well - Th...
02/22/2026

Congratulations to the US Hockey for an awesome win today. 🥇 Great shout out to all the dentists in the US as well - Thanks Jack Hughes for the goal and the shout out 🥇

Today is NATIONAL MUFFIN DAY! So make these Best Ever (And Most Versatile) Muffins!INGREDIENTS: · 2 cups all-purpose flo...
02/20/2026

Today is NATIONAL MUFFIN DAY! So make these Best Ever (And Most Versatile) Muffins!

INGREDIENTS: · 2 cups all-purpose flour · 3 teaspoons baking powder · 1⁄2 teaspoon salt · 3⁄4 cup white sugar · 1 egg · 1 cup milk

· 1⁄4 cups of vegetable oil

Variations:

· Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries.

· Raisin Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped raisins.

· Date Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped dates.

· Cheese Muffins: Fold in 1 cup grated sharp yellow cheese.

· Bacon Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

2. Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl.

3. Make a well in the center.

4. In a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork.

5. Stir in milk and oil.

6. Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture.

7. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat.

8. The batter will be lumpy. DO NOT OVERMIX. This will create tough/heavy muffins.

9. Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.

10. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.

Prolonged pacifier use may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and the alignment of teeth. It also can ca...
02/19/2026

Prolonged pacifier use may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and the alignment of teeth. It also can cause changes in the roof of the mouth. We suggest that children should stop using pacifiers by age 2. And don’t forget that the AAO suggests children are evaluated by an orthodontist at age 7. We’ll be happy to do that for you!

Did you know that the alignment of your teeth can affect your speech? If you or your child struggles with certain elemen...
02/18/2026

Did you know that the alignment of your teeth can affect your speech? If you or your child struggles with certain elements of pronunciation, it could be attributed to your teeth.

1. Lisp or Whistling

A primary cause of the development of a lisp or whistle is overbite—when upper teeth overlap the bottom teeth too much. Another cause could be gaps in teeth, which impede correct placement of the tongue and allow air to escape while talking, creating a whistling sound. Braces can correct overbite and close the gaps between teeth.

2. Word Slurring

If the structure of the jaw or placement of teeth restricts the movement of the tongue, stuttering or slurred speech is more likely. In most cases, braces can align the teeth and allow room for the tongue.

3. Mispronunciation

Certain sounds are very difficult to pronounce when teeth aren’t where they’re supposed to be. Orthodontic treatment places teeth where they need to be for better pronunciation.

Orthodontic treatment isn’t a magical cure for all speech challenges. However, for people working to correct speech disorders, orthodontics can offer life-changing solutions. And the advantages of orthodontic treatment are not limited to speech therapy alone. The confidence that comes from having a straight, beautiful smile and the oral health benefits will last a lifetime.

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245 S Main Street
Pennington, NJ
08534

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Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm

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Celebrating 25 Years - 1994-2019

Dr. Mark McDonough, a Board Certified provider of orthodontic care, has been located in Pennington, New Jersey, since 1994. His team is the best! Many team members have been with him for more than 15 years. We utilize the latest technological advances in the industry, such as invisible ceramic braces and Invisalign, along with the latest in digital imaging and computer graphics to ensure that you receive the most effective care possible. Dr. McDonough has frequently been voted "One of the Best Dentists in America" as well as on of "The Best Dentists in New Jersey" by several publications. He has been designated an Invisalign "Premier Provider". He is a part time Clinical Instructor at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia since 1995 and gives lectures to dental professionals at local and regional meetings. He is an editor of a national orthodontic journal - Orthodontic Practice US and is active in professional dental societies. He has served as president of the Mercer Dental Society and the Greater Philadelphia Society of Orthodontists. If you have any concerns about orthodontic treatment, we would be happy to answer all your questions. Call today for a consultation.