Dr. Michael L. Schwartz, DDS

Dr. Michael L. Schwartz, DDS, built his career around more than routine dental exams. His education includes general dentistry, implant care, tooth restoration, and cosmetic procedures. Today, he treats patients of different ages at his office in Catonsville, Maryland. Some patients need preventive care. Others arrive with tooth pain, decay, broken dental work, or missing teeth. Dr. Schwartz assesses each case and creates a plan based on the condition of the teeth, gums, bite, and jaw.

Education and Postgraduate Study

Dr. Schwartz attended Lehigh University before dental school. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He then completed an Advanced General Dentistry residency at the University of Maryland. This residency gave him added experience with dental diagnosis, patient care, tooth repair, and complex treatment plans.

His education later took him to the Misch Institute of Implantology. There, he received advanced instruction in dental implant care. He also studied at the Nash Institute for Dental Learning, with a focus on restorative and cosmetic procedures. Dr. Schwartz continues to attend professional courses. His practice biography states that he completes more education each year to stay current with materials, technology, and treatment methods.

Experience and Public Credentials

The official practice credits Dr. Schwartz with more than 15 years of experience. His NPI profile has remained active since April 26, 2007. The record confirms his full professional name as Michael Lee Schwartz, DDS. It also identifies him as a general-practice dentist at 1009 Frederick Road in Catonsville.

His NPI number is 1750501631. The record lists Maryland dental license 12753 and taxonomy code 1223G0001X. That code applies to general dentists who manage the primary oral care needs of patients of all ages. Doctor Schwartz holds fellowship status with the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. His listed professional groups also include the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

More Than a Basic Checkup

A new patient visit may begin with X-rays, a gum assessment, a bite check, and an exam of the teeth. The dental team also reviews old fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, and other prior work. Doctor Schwartz discusses the results with the patient. He may suggest urgent treatment for an active problem or arrange care across several visits. Available preventive services include professional cleanings, periodontal care, pediatric dental visits, and custom nightguards. The office uses intraoral cameras and panoramic X-rays as part of its diagnostic care. These tools can help locate decay, bone loss, infection, or problems beneath old restorations.

Saving a Tooth When Possible

A tooth with decay or a fracture may not always require removal. Dr. Schwartz offers tooth-colored fillings, crowns, inlays, and onlays to restore damaged teeth. Fixed bridges can replace a tooth when healthy support teeth remain on each side of the gap. Root canal therapy may preserve a tooth after bacteria or trauma affect the inner tissue. Extraction may become necessary when the damage is too severe. The practice also provides wisdom tooth removal and selected oral surgery services. Cosmetic options include porcelain veneers, take-home teeth whitening, dental bonding, and tooth contouring. Schwartz checks the health of the mouth before cosmetic work starts. Decay, gum disease, or bite problems may need care first.

Tooth Replacement Options

Patients who have lost several teeth may choose complete or partial dentures. Each option depends on how many natural teeth remain and whether those teeth can provide support. Dental implants offer another form of tooth replacement. Dr. Schwartz examines the gums, jawbone, bite, and nearby teeth before he recommends an implant. His postgraduate study at the Misch Institute supports this part of his practice. He may complete the implant placement or work with an oral surgeon for the surgical stage. Schwartz can then create the crown, bridge, or larger prosthesis that attaches to the implant. A bone graft may be required when the jaw does not have enough support.

Help During Pain or Dental Anxiety

The Catonsville office sees urgent dental cases when appointments permit. Severe pain, facial swelling, a broken tooth, or a loose crown may require prompt care. New patients can also contact the practice about an emergency. Established patients have access to after-hours instructions through the main telephone number.

Oral sedation is available for suitable patients who feel strong dental anxiety or need several procedures at one appointment. A patient who receives this medication must have someone drive them home. The office also uses The Wand, a computer-controlled local anesthesia device. It controls the amount and flow of anesthetic through a small handpiece. This method may feel less intimidating to patients who dislike standard dental syringes.