Traveling for Care

You Don't Have to Live Near a Specialist
to Be Treated by One

Every year, patients drive down from the Upper Peninsula, fly in from out of state, and travel past dozens of closer dental offices to sit in Dr. Jandali's chair. Here's why that trip is worth it — and how we make it easy.

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30+Years in Dentistry
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Why Patients Travel

The Credentials You're Looking For Aren't in Every Town

A board-certified prosthodontist with fellowship training in complex maxillofacial rehabilitation is genuinely rare — and that rarity is exactly why patients from smaller communities and other states choose to travel rather than settle for the nearest general dentist offering implants.

Board-Certified Prosthodontist

Dr. Jandali completed 4 additional years of specialty residency beyond dental school and has been Board-Certified by the American Board of Prosthodontics since 2001 — a credential many patients cannot find within a reasonable drive of home.

Fellowship-Trained in Complex Rehabilitation

A Fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Dental Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute means patients with acquired or congenital maxillofacial defects don't have to be routed to a distant academic medical center for this level of expertise.

Affiliated Faculty, Henry Ford Health

Dr. Jandali hosts Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery chief residents from Henry Ford Health System, building prosthodontic and surgical implant experience most private practices never touch.

Adjunct Faculty, University of Michigan

As Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences & Prosthodontics at U-M School of Dentistry, Dr. Jandali teaches this specialty — he doesn't just practice it.

One Practice, Not Five Appointments Across Town

We Built the Facility Around the Procedure

The reason a trip here can accomplish more, faster, than treatment closer to home isn't a shortcut — it's that nothing has to be outsourced, scheduled elsewhere, or waited on. Everything is under one roof.

In-House Digital Lab

AI-assisted smile design, implant planning, and same-day fixed teeth fabrication all happen in the building — nothing sent out to a third-party lab on someone else's timeline.

3D CT Imaging On Site

Your CBCT 3D scan happens during your visit, at no charge, so your treatment plan is built the same day it's needed — not on a follow-up appointment weeks later.

In-House Sedation Facility

IV sedation with full monitored anesthesia care (ECG, blood pressure, SpO2, capnography) happens on site — no separate trip to an outside surgical center.

What this means for your trip: for full arch treatment, the most demanding day — removing failing teeth, placing your implants, and walking out with a full, fixed set of teeth (a high-density nano-hybrid resin, not the final restoration) — can happen in a single visit, instead of being spread across separate offices and separate months. Your final, custom zirconia smile is completed after healing, typically 3–4 months later, on a second, shorter visit — see "Planning Your Visit" below.
You're Not the First to Ask "Is It Worth the Drive?"

Patients Already Travel Here — From Farther Than You'd Think

"I can finally smile without covering my mouth." Thomas R. is one of many patients who traveled from out of state specifically for treatment with Dr. Jandali — his story is featured on our Patient Videos page.

Thomas R. · Actual Patient

We regularly treat patients from Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, and other Upper Peninsula communities where a board-certified prosthodontist simply isn't available locally — along with patients flying in from outside Michigan for zygomatic implants, failed-implant rescue, oncology-related maxillofacial rehabilitation, or a second opinion on a case another office has declined.

What to Expect

Planning Your Visit

Most traveling full-arch patients plan around two visits. Your care coordinator will help you map exact dates once your candidacy is confirmed — this is the general shape of it.

Trip One · The Transformation Visit

Consultation, Same-Day Surgery, and Fixed Teeth

  • Free consultation and CBCT 3D scan (a $750 value) — no obligation
  • AI-assisted smile design, reviewed and approved by you before anything is finalized
  • Surgery day: extractions, implant placement, and same-day fixed teeth fabricated and delivered in-house — you don't leave without teeth
Healing · 2–3 Months

Osseointegration at Home

  • You heal at home on your same-day fixed teeth while your implants integrate with the bone
  • Photos and check-ins can be coordinated remotely with our team
Trip Two · The Final Smile Visit

Prototype Approval and Final Zirconia

  • Prototype scans and your approval, followed by final custom zirconia delivery 2–4 weeks later
  • Depending on schedule, this is typically one shorter trip back — your coordinator will help plan the most efficient timing

Total typical timeline is 4–6 months from first visit to final zirconia; a phased option extending to 12–18 months is also available for financial reasons, with replacement provisionals covered throughout. Single tooth and multi-tooth bridge cases follow a different, shorter visit pattern — ask your coordinator what applies to you.

Getting Here

Two Airports, Depending on How You Fly

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

Our main commercial airport, served by major carriers with direct flights from most of the country. Roughly 25 miles / about 35–40 minutes from our Southfield office by car (traffic-dependent).

Best for: most commercial flights, including from the Upper Peninsula via a connection.

Oakland County International Airport (PTK)

Located in Waterford Township, PTK primarily serves general aviation and charter operations. If you're flying in privately, this is typically the more convenient option — roughly 15 miles / about 20–25 minutes from our office.

Best for: private aircraft and charter flights.

Driving distances and times are approximate and will vary with traffic. Our care coordinator can help with directions once your visit is scheduled.

Where to Stay

Accommodations Near Our Office

Most patients traveling for treatment stay along the Northwestern Highway corridor, generally within about ten minutes of our office.

Detroit Marriott Southfield

27033 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034

Full-Service

Hilton Garden Inn Southfield

26000 American Drive, Southfield, MI 48034

Business-Friendly

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

32769 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Value

Home2 Suites by Hilton

33098 Northwestern Hwy, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Extended Stay

Hampton Inn West Bloomfield

33096 Northwestern Hwy, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Business-Friendly

Rates and availability change — please book directly with each hotel. Ask our team about current preferred-rate arrangements when you schedule your visit.

Common Questions

Traveling for Treatment — FAQ

How do I know I'm a candidate before I book travel?
We can review your history, x-rays, or photos remotely before you travel to give you a realistic sense of candidacy. A final treatment plan always requires an in-person exam and CBCT 3D scan, which happens free of charge on your first visit.
Can everything really be done in one trip?
For full arch treatment, the surgery and same-day fixed teeth are typically completed in a single visit. Your final, custom zirconia restoration is fitted after full healing (usually 3–4 months later) on a second, shorter visit — we deliberately do not rush this step, since fitting a final restoration to tissue that hasn't finished healing leads to a poor, gapped fit.
What if I need financing?
We work with Proceed Finance, Cherry, and CareCredit, plus in-house payment plans. Financing may be available from $349/month, based on the phased treatment option, a 5-year term, and approved credit — rates vary by lender and creditworthiness. Visit our Financing Options page for details.
Do you help coordinate hotels or flights?
Our team can point you toward nearby accommodations and answer questions about timing your trip around your treatment schedule. We recommend booking your own travel once your appointment dates are confirmed.
I've been told "no" or "not enough bone" elsewhere — is it worth traveling for a second opinion?
Often, yes. Dr. Jandali personally reviews complex and previously declined cases, including patients traveling specifically for a second opinion. Visit our Second Opinion page to see real case examples.
Ready to Plan Your Visit?

Let's Talk Before You Book Anything

Call us or request your free consultation ($750 value) — we'll help you understand candidacy, timing, and what a visit here would look like before you make any travel plans.

(248) 955-9000