Menick Marvin DDS in Baltimore: Oral Surgery for Complex Extractions and Implants

Menick Marvin DDS is a general dentist with advanced surgical training, located in Baltimore and serving patients who need tooth extractions, dental implant placement, and management of impacted teeth. His practice sits at the intersection of general dentistry and oral surgery—he does not perform surgery under hospital general anesthesia or undertake maxillofacial reconstruction, but he handles the surgical cases that most general dentists refer out or decline, and he places implants in-office.

Procedures and sedation options

Menick performs surgical extractions for impacted or severely broken teeth, simple extractions, and dental implant placement (including bone grafting when needed to build volume for implant support). He offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation with prescription medications, and IV sedation for more complex or anxiety-producing cases. IV sedation is especially common for impacted wisdom teeth or multiple extractions in one visit.

Pricing follows the Baltimore standard for surgical procedures. Surgical extractions typically range from $250 to $500 per tooth depending on impaction severity and bone removal required; simple extractions run $75 to $150. Dental implant placement costs $1,500 to $2,500 per implant (crown and abutment are separate). Bone grafting for implant site preparation adds $300 to $800. Confirm current fees when scheduling.

How Menick compares to other Baltimore oral surgeons

Baltimore has two main tiers of oral surgeons: general dentists with surgical training (like Menick) and dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS). OMS practices include those at Mercy Medical Center and UM Medical Center's oral surgery departments, plus private specialists like Chesapeake Oral Surgery. Choose Menick if your need is routine extraction or uncomplicated implant placement, if your dentist already has a relationship with him, or if you want treatment at a general dental office without a specialist referral. Choose an OMS if your case involves impacted wisdom teeth in a very difficult position, bone loss severe enough to require advanced grafting, jaw trauma, or any situation your general dentist recommends specifically for a surgeon. OMS practices have hospital privileges and can handle cases under general anesthesia; Menick cannot.

Who Menick suits and who it does not

Menick is a good fit for adults with anxiety about extraction who benefit from IV sedation but prefer outpatient care, for patients seeking implant placement without a separate specialist consultation, and for those with straightforward surgical cases (single impacted tooth, routine multiple extractions). He is not suitable for pediatric patients—his practice is general adult dentistry—or for cases your dentist flags as complex enough to need a surgeon's expertise.

What the first visit involves

Most patients arrive by referral from their general dentist. If you call directly, you will be asked about your surgical history and any allergies, and the office will request your dental X-rays or CT scan from your referring dentist. At your appointment, Menick reviews imaging, discusses sedation options, and explains the procedure and recovery timeline. For extractions, expect to discuss tooth mobility, bone density, and whether multiple teeth can be removed in one visit. For implants, he will evaluate bone height and width, show you the implant brand and size, and describe the osseointegration timeline (typically 4 to 6 months before crown placement). A treatment plan with fee breakdown is provided before surgery. You must arrange post-op care and transportation if undergoing IV sedation.

Hours, parking, and logistics

Menick's office is located on the north side of Baltimore. Office hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with limited Saturday availability depending on the week. Parking is available in the office building lot. Call ahead to confirm current hours and to schedule a surgical appointment; same-day availability is rare, and IV sedation cases often require a week or more lead time for scheduling. Menick is in-network with most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Delta Dental, and BCBS); verify your specific plan when booking.

Menick fills a practical gap in Baltimore dentistry: patients needing minor to moderate surgical dentistry can stay in a familiar general practice setting rather than navigate a specialist referral and hospital system. His combination of extraction and implant placement under IV sedation, within a general dentist's office, is what distinguishes him in the city's oral surgery landscape.