You are a valued part of our dental family. The safety of our team and that of our patients remains our highest priority.
We are a group of highly trained clinicians here to serve people through rendering quality oral surgery care. We pride ourselves on having a highly trained clinical team caring for the oral health of all patients. Amidst this global coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak, it’s important to reiterate the fact that your surgery team is well trained in infection prevention protocols (including ones for COVID 19). Please rest assured that we are in close daily monitoring of COVID 19 developments in partnership with our local and state health departments, World Health Organization (WHO), the US Center of Disease Control (CDC).
We want to personally reach out to share that in our office, we strictly adhere to or exceed the CDC guidelines for infection control in oral surgery health care settings, are dedicated to daily protocols of deep disinfection of the entire office, and sterilization of all instruments between patients. Your dental team is also committed to using appropriate protective garb such as gloves, gowns, masks, & eyewear to ensure infection control.
Please follow the CDC recommended guidelines in prevention of the spread of any viruses in this cold and flu season:
We will continue to closely monitor the situation and update you as needed. Guided by our deep commitment to service, we will continue to provide the highest quality of surgical care to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Texas Institute of Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery Team
Quinton Slaughter DDS, MD
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon1741 N. Hwy 67, Suite 100, Midlothian, TX 76065
469-649-8259
469-649-8256
An oral biopsy answers a lot of questions about the unknown. “What is a biopsy?” “Should I be concerned?” “Is it something cancerous?” “What’s in that cyst?” “Will the biopsy hurt?” Early diagnosis of suspicious lesions is one of the best ways to effectively treat oral disease. The sooner concerning tissues can be pinpointed,… Read more »
Today’s dental implants (Midlothian) are the next best thing to having natural teeth. Their integrity, streamlined design, and biocompatibility are superior to any other type of tooth replacement. Yet, many people are hesitant about dental implant treatment because of unknowns. For instance, how comfortable can the process actually be? “Easier Than Having a… Read more »
Do you have a college student coming home for spring break? Maybe you and your high-schooler are planning a “staycation” during the school holiday because of the pandemic. Whatever your spring break plans are, it’s also a great time to fit in those extra “to-dos” your family has had to put off for a while…. Read more »
Do you have missing teeth? Dental implants are one of — if not THE — best way to replace them. But if you’re still weighing all of your options, be sure to give these four benefits some thought before you make your final decision. 1. They Outperform Other Restorations The modern dental implant is… Read more »
Canines, cuspids, and “eye teeth.” Each of these names refer to those four more pointed teeth that are located in the corners of our smile (just past our front incisors). Their shape makes them ideal for cutting and tearing into firmer food textures, such as meat. In a typical scenario, permanent adult canines erupt… Read more »
If you have impacted wisdom teeth, removing them can be a proactive way to ensure the best scenario for your overall smile. Here are four common side-effects that we see from fully or partially-impacted third molars: Pressure and Discomfort Wisdom tooth pain is the primary reason why people seek out care. The pressure… Read more »
Dental implants offer the best return on investment when it comes to replacing missing teeth. Their predictability and integrity alone offer some of the most long-lasting results in modern dentistry. But when you’re restoring your entire smile at once, you may have some initial concerns about what costs are involved. Knowing that your investment can… Read more »
If you’re thinking about getting an opinion on a specialized procedure — such as dental implants or wisdom tooth removal — you may be wondering which type of dental provider you need to see. Perhaps you already have a general dentist or maybe you haven’t been to a dental office in years. But you do… Read more »
Planning to visit an oral surgeon for the first time? Your initial visit will be an oral surgery consultation to discuss your needs, concerns, and our Midlothian specialist’s recommendations. Will I Need X-rays or a CT Scan? Oral surgery involves careful articulation of procedures performed just adjacent to a complex network of… Read more »
Thinking about meeting with our Midlothian implant specialist to discuss how dental implants can replace your missing teeth? Here’s the basics of what you need to know before you give us a call: What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are biocompatible restorations that act like artificial tooth roots. Our Midlothian implant specialist will place… Read more »