We will be taking new jaw pain patients starting August 1, 2025 for appointments in August, September and October.  Please visit our website on August 1 to fill out the new patient appointment form.

 

If you've already filled out the new patient form, we will contact you in the order of inquiry to schedule in May, June or July.

Thank you for your patience.
 

New Patient Exam for Jaw Pain and TMJ Issues

Dr. Buchanan has been treating jaw issues for over 35 years and is a leading expert in diagnosing and treating jaw pain, TMD, and orofacial pain.  Her thoughtful, individualized, non-invasive approach has helped hundreds of patients feel better.  During your 90-minute appointment, Dr. Buchanan will listen to your history of discomfort and guide you through the process of identifying the underlying cause of your problem.  She will do an extensive physical examination of your jaw, head, and neck and give you a diagnosis and treatment plan. She will send an exam report to your healthcare providers and work with them as needed for your ongoing care. You may or may not need a follow-up appointment.  

 

90 minute new patient exam: $835.00

50 minute follow-up appointment: $315.00 

30 minute follow-up telehealth: $200.00
 

Payment is required at the time of your appointment. We are not contracted with insurance companies and do not bill insurance. We will give you the insurance form so you can submit it to your medical insurance for possible reimbursement.  This appointment is considered a medical appointment, not a dental appointment. 

 

Medicare and Kaiser will not cover this.
For better reimbursement, you can contact your insurance with the following information to ask for preauthorization & in-network exception for your appointment:
Dr. Buchanan's NPI: 1578691648   Tax ID: 68-0194639  Procedure code: 99205   Price: $835.00