Chronic jaw pain isn't something you have to push through — and it rarely needs surgery to fix. Most ongoing jaw pain comes from a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), and the key is finding what's actually causing it. Dr. Amin Samadian, DDS, practiced in Orinda for nine years and continues to care for East Bay patients from the San Francisco Center for TMJ & Sleep Apnea — diagnosing the source of jaw pain and treating it with conservative, non-surgical care. Call 415-570-2841 to book at our 450 Sutter St office.
A familiar face for Lamorinda & East Bay patients
Many East Bay patients already know Dr. Samadian from his years practicing in Orinda. Patients from Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Berkeley, and Oakland continue to travel to the San Francisco office because focused TMJ/TMD expertise for stubborn jaw pain is genuinely hard to find closer to home.
Is your jaw pain a TMJ disorder?
Jaw pain is the most common sign of a TMJ disorder. It often shows up alongside:
- Clicking, popping, or grating when you open, chew, or yawn
- A jaw that locks, catches, or shifts to one side
- Soreness or fatigue in the jaw — often worse in the morning
- Headaches, ear pressure, or ringing (tinnitus)
- Pain that spreads to the temples, neck, or shoulders
These usually share one root cause — an unbalanced bite, muscle overload, or a strained joint. Treating that cause is what ends the pain for good.
How we find the cause of your jaw pain
Lasting relief starts with an accurate diagnosis. Your evaluation includes a focused exam, a bite analysis, and imaging when needed to see the joint itself — so we treat the actual problem instead of chasing symptoms. Because a trip across the bay is an investment of your time, the first visit is built to be productive: a real diagnosis and a plan you understand. Learn why a TMJ specialist matters →
Non-surgical jaw pain treatment options
Custom oral orthotics
A precision appliance repositions the jaw and unloads the joint and muscles — usually the first-line treatment for jaw pain.
Botox for jaw muscles
Relaxes overactive muscles that drive clenching, soreness, and tension headaches.
Custom night guard
If grinding or clenching is fueling your pain, a custom guard protects the teeth and rests the jaw overnight.
Bite correction
When a misaligned bite is the underlying cause, correcting it resolves the strain at its source.
For the full picture of how these fit together, see our East Bay TMJ treatment overview.
Getting here from the East Bay
The office at 450 Sutter St is a short walk from the Powell St and Montgomery St BART stations — for most East Bay patients, BART is the easiest way in, with no bridge traffic or parking to find. The Union Square and Sutter-Stockton garages are close by if you'd rather drive.
Don't wait out jaw pain
Early treatment is simpler and more effective — untreated joint strain tends to get harder to reverse. Serving the East Bay and greater Bay Area from 450 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108, and new-patient consultations are available — call for the soonest opening. Call 415-570-2841 or request an appointment online.
Patients Dr. Samadian has treated for jaw pain and TMJ disorders share their experience in their own words. Individual results vary.
