Terry D Taylor DDS MS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
6560 Fannin St Suite 614 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Terry Taylor is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Taylor specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Taylor is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Taylor are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1975
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1982
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- Cleft Palate
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Nearby Providers
- Mr. Donald F. Cohen D.D.S.6560 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Kamal F Busaidy D.D.S.6550 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Nagi M Demian D.D.S.6550 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Mark E Wong D.D.S.6550 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Jaime Gateno D.D.S., M.D.6560 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Benito L Remedios D.D.S.7505 Main St Houston TX 77030