★ Santa Rosa TMJ & Sleep Center — 1234 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401Same-week appointments • (707) 555-0142
Accepting new TMJ patients in Sonoma County

Jaw pain? Headaches? Clicking? We fix it.

Santa Rosa's 5-star rated TMJ dentist for TMD, bruxism, facial pain & sleep apnea. Neuromuscular diagnosis, custom orthotics, laser & Botox — without surgery. Most patients feel relief in 2-3 visits.

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4,800+TMJ patients helped
4.9★620+ Google reviews
18 yrsTMD experience
TMJ dentist treating jaw pain in Santa Rosa
🦷 Pain-free bite analysis
3D CBCT + jaw tracking
✔ 92% report less pain
after orthotic therapy
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Modern TMJ dental clinic Santa Rosa
Dental technologyTMJ treatment
— About our center

Not just a dentist. A jaw joint detective.

Most dentists look at teeth. We look at the whole system: jaw joints, muscles, airway, posture and bite. That's why patients from all over Sonoma County, Napa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park and Windsor drive to our Santa Rosa TMJ practice after years of unresolved pain.

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Neuromuscular philosophy. We use EMG muscle scans, TENS relaxation, and computerized jaw tracking to find your physiologic rest position — not guesswork.
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Non-surgical first. Orthotics, physical therapy collaboration, trigger-point therapy, cold laser and Botox before ever considering surgery.
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Led by Dr. Maya Torres, DDS. Fellowship in craniofacial pain, member of American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, 18 years focused exclusively on TMD & sleep.
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Do you have TMD?

7 signs your jaw is crying for help

Check my symptoms
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Clicking / Popping

Jaw clicks when eating or yawning? That's disc displacement — early TMD.

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Morning headaches

Tension temples, migraines that start at the jaw — classic bruxism sign.

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Locking jaw

Can't open wide or jaw gets stuck? Don't wait, joints degenerate.

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Ear pain / ringing

Fullness, tinnitus, earaches with normal ENT exam = TMJ referral pain.

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Worn teeth

Flat, cracked, sensitive teeth from night grinding destroy bite.

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Snoring / apnea

Recessed jaw + grinding = airway collapse. We treat both together.

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Neck & shoulder pain

Forward head posture compensates for bad bite. Fix bite, ease spine.

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Treatments

Complete TMJ & sleep dentistry under one roof

From diagnosis to long-term stabilization — no referrals bouncing around Santa Rosa.

TMJ diagnosisDiagnosis

3D TMJ Workup

CBCT joint imaging, MRI review, EMG, jaw tracking, bite analysis. 90-minute deep dive.

$249 free with treatment

TMJ orthoticMost popular

Neuromuscular Orthotic

Custom day/night splint that decompresses joints, relaxes muscles, stops grinding.

$1,800–$2,900

Botox for TMJPain relief

Botox + Trigger Points

Masseter & temporalis Botox for clenching, plus lidocaine trigger-point release.

from $450

Laser therapyHealing

Cold Laser & Ultrasound

Biostimulation for inflamed joints, faster healing, drug-free pain control.

from $95/session

Clear alignersBite correction

Orthodontics / Equilibration

Phase 2 stabilization: clear aligners or gentle reshaping to lock in healthy bite.

custom plan

Sleep apneaSleep

Sleep Apnea Appliances

FDA-cleared oral devices for snoring & mild-moderate apnea. Home sleep test available.

insurance eligible

How it works

Relief in 4 steps, not 4 years

Step 01

Listen + Scan

60-min story, exam, 3D scans. We believe your pain — many patients were dismissed before.

Step 02

Relax muscles

TENS + deprogrammer to erase muscle memory and find true jaw rest position.

Step 03

Test-drive bite

Wear reversible orthotic 2-3 months. Track headaches, sleep, opening. Adjust weekly.

Step 04

Lock it in

Keep orthotic, align teeth, or restore bite — your choice. Lifetime nightguard included.

Before / after

Real Santa Rosa smiles, real relief

Happy patient after TMJ treatment
Case #214 — Locking jaw

"I can eat apples again"

34 y.o. teacher, opening 28mm → 48mm in 10 weeks with orthotic + PT. No more locking.

Patient testimonial
Case #389 — Migraines

"Headaches from daily to monthly"

Migraines 5x/week linked to clenching. Botox + night orthotic cut frequency 80%.

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"Three dentists told me to live with clicking. Dr. Torres found arthritis early and saved my joint. Forever grateful."

— Jennifer K., Santa Rosa
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"My husband's snoring stopped first week with the sleep device. My jaw pain gone in a month. Worth every penny."

— Mark & Lisa D., Windsor
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"Gentle, high-tech, no pressure. They showed me my joint on 3D scan. Finally answers after 6 years."

— Alex R., Petaluma
Our doctors

Meet your jaw pain team

Dr Maya Torres
Founder • DDS, FICCMO

Dr. Maya Torres

18 years in TMD, 4,800+ cases. Lecturer on neuromuscular dentistry. Mom of two, trail runner, Sonoma County native.

Dr James Lee
Sleep & Orthodontics

Dr. James Lee, DDS

Board-certified dental sleep medicine. Invisalign + airway orthodontics to stabilize TMJ results long-term.

Transparent pricing

No surprises. PPO & CareCredit welcome

TMJ Consult + CBCT

$99 $350

Exam, joint scan, muscle palpation, plan. Limited monthly spots.

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Full TMD Therapy

$2,400 avg

Orthotic, laser, follow-ups, nightguard. Payment plans from $149/mo. We bill medical insurance when applicable.

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FAQ

TMJ questions? Answered.

How do I know if I need a TMJ dentist vs regular dentist? +
If you have jaw clicking, locking, facial pain, headaches upon waking, ear symptoms with normal ENT, or worn teeth — see a TMD-focused dentist. Regular dentistry fixes cavities; neuromuscular dentistry fixes joint-muscle-bite harmony.
Does TMJ treatment hurt? +
No. Our orthotics are reversible and comfortable. Most patients feel muscle relief within days. Botox injections feel like tiny pinches. Laser is completely painless.
Will insurance cover TMJ? +
Often yes. TMD is a medical joint disorder, so we bill both dental PPO and medical insurance. We verify benefits before you commit and offer CareCredit, Cherry and in-house plans.
How long does orthotic therapy take? +
Phase 1 typically 3-4 months with bi-weekly adjustments. Many feel 50-70% better in first 3 weeks. Phase 2 stabilization (optional) depends on bite.
Do you treat kids with TMJ? +
Yes, from age 7. Early expansion and habit correction can prevent lifelong TMD, especially for mouth-breathers, grinders and orthodontic relapse cases.
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📍 1234 Mendocino Ave, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
📞 (707) 555-0142
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