International TMJ Treatment in Los Angeles
TMJ Concierge Services for Patients Traveling to See Dr. Sid Solomon
Patients travel from across the United States and around the world, including Dubai, Canada, Singapore and even Tanzania to Los Angeles to consult with Dr. Sid Solomon for complex TMJ, jaw alignment, bite, and neuromuscular concerns.
For patients traveling internationally or from outside California, our office offers a specialized TMJ Concierge Program designed to make your visit as efficient, comfortable, and seamless as possible.
We understand that traveling for medical or dental treatment requires careful planning. Our team will coordinate your appointments in advance, prioritize your treatment on an expedited basis, and help organize the details surrounding your visit so that you can focus on your health.
Connect Directly With Our International Patient Coordinator
International patients may communicate directly with Fay, our Treatment Coordinator, before arriving in Los Angeles.
Fay will help coordinate your consultation, appointments, treatment schedule, and travel-related needs.
WhatsApp: +1 310-503-0881
You are welcome to contact us before booking your trip so that we can help determine the appropriate amount of time to plan for your stay.
Your Fast-Track TMJ Treatment Visit
For many international patients, we are able to coordinate the initial evaluation, diagnostic workup, treatment initiation, expedited fabrication of the GNM orthosis, and initial adjustments within approximately one working week.
A typical concierge treatment schedule may look like this:
Monday Morning: Comprehensive TMJ Consultation
Your visit begins with a comprehensive consultation and GNM evaluation with Dr. Solomon.
This appointment is designed to evaluate more than simply where your teeth come together.
Dr. Solomon evaluates the relationship between the jaw joints, muscles, bite, airway, head and neck posture, and neuromuscular function to understand what may be contributing to your symptoms.
Depending upon your individual condition, diagnostic evaluation may include:
- Review of your TMJ and medical history
- Detailed discussion of your symptoms
- Clinical examination of the jaw joints and muscles
- Evaluation of your bite and jaw position
- Open- and closed-mouth CBCT imaging of both TM joints
- Jaw tracking and computerized neuromuscular measurements when indicated
- EMG muscle evaluation when indicated
- TENS muscle relaxation and neuromuscular bite evaluation when appropriate
Following the evaluation, Dr. Solomon will explain his findings and discuss whether you are a candidate for GNM treatment.
If treatment is appropriate and you choose to proceed, we can begin the treatment process immediately.
Beginning Treatment While You Are in Los Angeles
For appropriate patients, treatment can begin immediately following the consultation.
Dr. Solomon's approach is based on Gnathological Neuromuscular Dentistry, or GNM.
GNM dentistry evaluates the relationship between the jaw joints, muscles, teeth, bite, and neuromuscular system in order to identify a physiologic jaw position that reduces strain on the TM joints and surrounding musculature.
Rather than simply creating an appliance around the patient's existing bite, Dr. Solomon uses objective diagnostic information to determine a new therapeutic mandibular position.
A custom GNM orthosis is then fabricated to support the jaw in this position.
The goal is to help:
- Decompress and stabilize the TM joints
- Reduce abnormal muscle activity
- Improve jaw alignment
- Create a more physiologic bite relationship
- Reduce stress on the jaw, head, neck, and associated musculature
- Allow irritated muscles and joints an opportunity to recover
Every patient is different, and treatment recommendations are based on the findings of the individual examination.
Expedited Orthosis Fabrication
One of the greatest advantages of our international TMJ concierge program is our ability to expedite the fabrication of your custom GNM orthosis.
Whenever clinically appropriate and scheduling permits, our typical international patient schedule is:
Monday
Consultation, diagnostics, and treatment initiation
Tuesday
Neuromuscular records, bite registration, and fabrication process
Wednesday Afternoon
Express delivery and fitting of the custom GNM orthosis
Thursday
Orthosis evaluation and adjustment as needed
Friday
Additional adjustment and final evaluation before travel as needed
Instead of requiring an international patient to make several separate trips to Los Angeles simply to begin treatment, our team coordinates the process on a priority basis. Because every patient's condition is unique, exact scheduling and treatment timing cannot be guaranteed until Dr. Solomon completes the consultation and diagnostic evaluation.
Dr. Sid Solomon has dedicated decades of his career to the relationship between TMJ disorders, jaw position, occlusion, muscle function, and neuromuscular dentistry.
Patients seek his opinion from throughout the United States and internationally, particularly when they have experienced persistent symptoms despite previous treatment.
Many patients who contact our office have already tried approaches such as:
- Night guards
- Traditional dental splints
- Invisalign or orthodontics
- Botox
- Physical therapy
- Chiropractic care
- Massage
- Pain medication
- Muscle relaxants
- Trigger-point therapy
- Previous TMJ appliances
Dr. Solomon's approach is different because treatment begins with a detailed analysis of the patient's jaw joints, muscles, bite, and physiologic mandibular position.
His goal is not simply to cover the teeth or temporarily reduce symptoms. The objective is to understand the mechanics contributing to the problem and establish a more stable relationship between the jaw, muscles, joints, and bite.
A Personalized TMJ Experience
Traveling internationally for treatment can feel overwhelming. We want it to feel organized.
From the moment you contact our office, our team can help coordinate your visit around the time you have available in Los Angeles. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate:
Our team understands that international patients may have only a limited number of days available. Whenever possible, your case will therefore be handled on an expedited schedule.
Planning Your Stay in Los Angeles
Most patients beginning our international fast-track program should plan to be in Los Angeles for approximately five working days.
Whenever possible, we recommend arriving before the weekend and scheduling your initial consultation for Monday morning.
This allows us to dedicate the remainder of the week to treatment, expedited fabrication of your orthosis, delivery, and any necessary adjustments before you return home.
Our office can also provide recommendations for convenient lodging and transportation so that your appointments can be incorporated comfortably into your stay.
What Happens After You Return Home?
TMJ treatment does not end when your initial Los Angeles visit is complete.
Your treatment plan will include follow-up care and monitoring based upon your individual condition.
Fay will help you understand the recommended follow-up schedule before you leave Los Angeles and will coordinate future appointments with our office.
Some patients may return to Los Angeles for periodic evaluations and adjustments as their jaw, muscles, and bite adapt to treatment.
The frequency of these appointments depends upon the complexity of the case and the patient's response to treatment.
Traveling From Another Country?
We regularly speak with patients who are considering traveling significant distances for a TMJ evaluation.
Before purchasing your flights, we encourage you to contact our office.
Send us a message explaining:
- Where you are traveling from
- Your primary TMJ symptoms
- How long you have experienced them
- Previous treatment you have received
- Any existing CBCT, MRI, or dental imaging you may have
- The approximate dates you are considering traveling
Our team can then help you plan your visit as efficiently as possible.
Speak With Fay on WhatsApp
For international patient coordination, scheduling, lodging assistance, and questions about our accelerated TMJ treatment schedule: WhatsApp +1 310-503-0881.
We look forward to welcoming you to Los Angeles and making your visit with Dr. Sid Solomon as organized, comfortable, and productive as possible.
