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Telehealth

Specialty orofacial pain care, from anywhere in California

Board-certified orofacial pain specialists are scarce statewide — patients in Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Lake Tahoe, and Northern California often have none nearby at all. Telehealth makes it possible to be seen without a full day of travel.

Why Telehealth

A practice priority, not an afterthought

Many Californians — in Sacramento, the Central Valley, Lake Tahoe, the North State, and the Central Coast, among other regions — live hours from the nearest board-certified orofacial pain specialist. For chronic TMJ, headaches, nerve pain, and sleep-related concerns, that distance often means years of second-guessing, referrals that go nowhere, and treatments that don't quite fit.

Telehealth is a core part of how The Orofacial Pain Specialty Group practices. Most of what makes a specialist consultation useful — a careful history, imaging review, differential diagnosis, and a written plan — translates well to a secure video visit. Telehealth visit pricing is listed on the fees & insurance page.

What telehealth covers
  • Initial consultations
  • Follow-up visits
  • Second opinions
  • Imaging and records review
  • Out-of-area patients across California
What it can't cover
  • Physical exam of jaw joints and muscles
  • Oral appliance fitting and adjustments
  • In-office procedures and injections

When in-person care is needed, we'll coordinate with a local provider or plan an in-office visit in San Francisco.

How it works

Secure, HIPAA-compliant video in your browser — no app download required. You'll receive intake forms, a records request, and a link to join in advance.

Getting Started

What to expect from a telehealth visit

Before the visit

Intake forms, medication list, and prior imaging/records are gathered so the visit itself is focused on you.

Length

Initial visits run longer than follow-ups, giving enough time for a complete history and a written plan you can act on.

What you'll leave with

A written summary, working diagnosis, and a plan — including any local referrals needed for exams, imaging, or procedures.

Licensing & location

Care is limited to patients physically located in California at the time of the visit, per state licensure.

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