We take a comprehensive approach to treating our patients. Our general preventative treatments help reduce the chance of developing oral health problems. Routine dental care that includes a thorough examination and teeth cleanings. Additionally, our cosmetic and restorative treatments can treat problems like tooth damage and loss while improving the appearance of the smile.

Our lead dentist, Dr. E. Taylor Meiser, has years of experience as a prosthodontist and general dentist. After graduating dental school, he traveled around the world, providing dental care to members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, New Zealand Air Force, and Army, as well as civilians. He continued his education in the field after dental school, learning the best methods to restore the smile and maintain his patients oral health. Dr. Meiser has also taught and mentored fellow dentists.

At Lighthouse Family Dentistry, Dr. Meiser and his team understand that it can be difficult for some patients to visit the dentist. Some patients may have dental fear caused by a negative past experience or anxiety caused by loud noises or dental tools. For patients with severe dental fear or anxiety, we utilize localized anesthesia and dental sedation. These dental tools help relax patients so they can receive the care they need.

Dr. Edward Taylor Meiser, Jr. is a dentist who was born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated with honors from Annapolis High School and enrolled in the pre-dental program at the University of Maryland at College Park. After only three years, he was accepted to the University of Maryland Dental School.

Dr. Meiser was selected for the Navy Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program, commissioned as an Ensign, and began his Navy and dental career. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and delivered the Commencement Address at graduation as President of the Student Dental Association.

Lieutenant Meiser then went to San Diego for one year of General Practice Residency at Balboa Naval Hospital. He volunteered for independent isolated duty at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean, where he also practiced general dental care. He also was a commodore of the Diego Garcia Sailing Club.

Lieutenant Commander Meiser requested Antarctica duty with Operation Deep Freeze and maintained dental health for personnel of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, New Zealand Air Force, Army, and Navy and civilian members of the National Science Foundation. He also performed emergency dental procedures on a Russian scientist and a Husky sled dog. Dr. Meiser did two separate seagoing assignments aboard the Coast Guard icebreakers, Glacier and Polar Seas. While aboard the USCGC Glacier he became a Golden Shellback, crossing the equator at the International Date Line. He deployed to all the outlying U.S. Antarctica bases, including several trips to the South Pole.

After three trips to Antarctica, Lieutenant Commander Meiser was selected for a Prosthodontic residency at the National Naval Dental Center, in Bethesda, Maryland. He was trained in providing patients with dental crowns, bridges, and dentures. After his training, he was assigned to Naval Dental Center in San Diego as a staff Prosthodontist. He mentored in the Advanced Clinical Dentistry Program and was the departmental Division Officer. Dr. Meiser was then assigned as Prosthodontist and Assistant Dental Officer aboard the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) homeported in Alameda, California. He was deployed twice to the Indian Ocean and while aboard organized and led the Carl Vinson Sailing Squadron as its Commodore.

When Dr. Meiser was promoted to Commander, he detached from the ship for duty at the Washington Navy Yard as Head of the Prosthetics Department. Commander Meisers next duty was with the Fleet Marine Force as the Prosthodontist for the 21st Dental Company, 1st FSSG, Kaneohe, Hawaii. Besides taking care of the Marines, CDR Meiser assisted the Marine Mammal Research facility in fabricating custom mouthpieces for dolphins being trained for special operations.

CDR Meiser was then assigned to the Naval Dental Center, in Norfolk, Virginia where he served as staff Prosthodontist at the Main Clinic. Later, he was transferred to the DamNeck Branch Dental Clinic where he was the Branch Prosthodontist. Then, he was assigned duty at the Washington Navy Yard as the General Dentist and Prosthodontist. Dr. Meiser then retired to private practice. Today, Dr. Meiser treats patients of all ages using his years of experience in his Annapolis dental office.

Gingivitis, also known as gum inflammation, is a common but often damaging dental problem. Gum inflammation is an early form of periodontitis or gum disease. Patients who develop gum disease often experience painful and bleeding gums, as well as gum sensitivity. Over time, periodontitis can lead to eventual tooth loss. At Lighthouse Family Dentistry, we offer periodontal disease treatment to patients in Annapolis, MD. With gum disease treatment, patients can improve their oral health and restore their smiles.

Dr. E. Taylor Meiser and his team use the latest in dental technology to help patients receive high-quality care. At Lighthouse Family Dentistry, we use dental technology in order to precisely diagnose and treat patients with a variety of oral health problems. High-definition scans and images, as well as in-office modeling technology, help our patients to receive efficient treatment. Our patients can discover more about the modern dental technology that we utilize in our Annapolis, MD office on this page.

We use CEREC technology to create dental crowns, inlays, and onlays. CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic. We also utilize computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in tandem with CEREC. This means that we can take digital dental models of a patients teeth to create their cosmetic restoration. Many of our patients can receive customized same-day dental crowns in our office.

The 3M True Definition scanner is a great modern alternative to messy, uncomfortable dental impressions. This is a handheld, intraoral scanner that we use to take digital impressions of the teeth. We use a tablet connected to the handheld scanner to access visuals of the teeth and gums. With these visuals, we can easily create dental crowns, dental bridges, veneers, and oral appliances. We can also use these impressions to map out orthodontic treatment with ClearCorrect.

Dental Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans are used to create 3-D images of the mouth. With these modern x-rays, we are able to see a full, detailed picture of the teeth. CBCT scans are integral to treatment planning. We often use CBCT scans to plan dental restorations and implant treatment. This option also has significantly less radiation than traditional x-rays.