Dear valued patient,

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Texas Governor Abbott’s most recent mandates*, Delgado Orthodontics is currently closed and unable to treat patients, except for case-by-case emergency visits, as defined by the CDC & ADA.**  We are taking all necessary precautions beyond our already high standards of safety to protect our patients and employees.

If you have an appointment scheduled within this time period, we will contact you as soon as we have been cleared to resume normal orthodontic business to reschedule. Delgado Orthodontics will review each patient’s treatment status and work diligently to minimize the impact this delay will have on your overall treatment time.

If you have an urgent need during this time, such as pain or injury, we will be available for emergency appointments. Please call our office so we may determine the best course of action for your specific situation.

We are working to return all calls in a timely manner, while still adhering to current business restrictions. We appreciate your understanding and patience at this time as we all continue to be safe and healthy.  We look forward to seeing you back in our office soon.

Kindly,

Dr. Michael J. Delgado & Staff

*“This prohibition applies throughout the State and to all surgeries and procedures that are not immediately medically necessary, including routine dermatological, ophthalmological, and dental procedures, as well as most scheduled healthcare procedures that are not immediately medically necessary.” (through 4/21/20, as of 3/31/20) Gov. Abbott

** Immediate emergency dental care includes (1) uncontrolled bleeding, (2) cellulitis or a diffuse soft tissue bacterial infection with intra-oral or extra-oral swelling that potentially compromise the patient’s airway, and (3) trauma involving facial bones, potentially compromising the patient’s airway. ADA examples of urgent dental care include (1) severe pain from pulpal inflammation, (2) pericoronitis or third-molar pain, and (3) abscess, or localized bacterial infection resulting in localized pain and swelling.