TMJ Dentistry in Orinda, CA

“Dr. Santucci has been amazing! He listened to my concerns about recession and focused on correcting the root cause, rather than just the aesthetics. He explained the cause of all the pain I had been living with for years and the jaw clicking that I have now stopped noticing. Dr. Santucci informed me about Neuromuscular Dentistry and its focus on proper jaw posture to allow the joints to relax. After wearing the orthotic appliance, my headaches and my neck and back pain have decreased. I thank Dr. Santucci for his expertise and professionalism. I wake up feeling well rested, and I’m free of pain. I feel like a new person!”

“In 6 months, Dr. Santucci transformed my bite into a pain free experience and a beautiful smile. No more jaw pain, bone crunching, aches, or locked jaw. Not to mention, the Santucci team provides world-class patient care. Incredibly grateful!”

“I have had the pleasure of knowing Jess Santucci for over 15 years. He is a remarkable man, a caring dentist, and a good friend. My teeth and gums are healthy and beautiful, and it’s because of the quality of attention and care provided by Jess and his team.

I suffered for many years with daily head and neck aches. I had no idea of the cause and took daily doses of Advil to relieve the pain. Just through casual conversation with Jess, he was convinced that the source of my problem was that my bite was off. He also felt that this was the reason that I was grinding my teeth. We began the process to correct my bite, and I now have a very comfortable jaw, and the constant pain is gone. This has had such an amazing impact on my life.

During the process, I was in the office to see Jess every 2-3 weeks for adjustments. It may sound crazy, but I always looked forward to my appointments! Everyone there is so happy and friendly, and I have always enjoyed my visits. I no longer have the need for the same frequency of visits, which is great, but I really miss seeing them all.”

“I want to start by saying that my experience with Dr. Santucci has been UNBELIEVABLE!
From a young age, I’ve always had a clicking noise in my jaw whenever I ate, laughed, or even yawned. Growing up I thought it was normal. As years passed my condition worsened and there were times when my jaw would lock in place and through maneuvers I would always get it back to what I considered “normal”.

In my adult life my condition worsened with small headaches in the beginning. It got to a point where I went to see dentist after dentist and all I was given was pain meds, but never was I given a solution to my problem. By early 2016, my jaw pain had gotten to the point where I could no longer chew semi-hard food and couldn’t open my jaw more than 2 inches. My headaches were unbearable and I felt at my end. I was referred to the “best of the best” as I was told by my dentist, the TMJ specialists at UCSF. Same result; pain medications and therapy, which again ended with the same result = PAIN.

Just when I thought I was at my breaking point and was considering “alternative” treatments my employer recommended me to her dentist – Dr. Santucci! From the moment I walked into his office his smile and welcoming demeanor made me feel at ease. When I explained my problems to him and he said he knew exactly what my problem was and the ideal treatments to RELIEVE me of problems – I didn’t believe him! So after giving him and myself a chance, my pain started to go away without pain medication. Session after session my condition got better and better and everything was turning around for me. I was now able to eat without pain, yawn, and laugh.

Dr. Santucci has been nothing less than what he promised he would be – a solution! That may not mean much to some but it’s something I never had when it came to my condition and that’s all a patient really wants. Thank you Dr. Santucci! You have been a Godsend!”

“When I first met Dr. Santucci, my head, neck, and upper back muscles were blasted as a result of my jaw issues. Because the muscles were continuously under strain, they would frequently go into spasm to the point that I was unable to turn my head for days at a time.

What impressed me the most was how Dr. Santucci very logically and scientifically figured out the root cause of the pain, and therefore, how to relieve it. Using instruments to measure my muscles’ energy output in various positions, he was able to quickly identify the most relaxed position for my jaw and create an orthotic to keep my jaw in that position. After three weeks with the orthotic, the pain was completely gone. Needless to say, the absence of pain leads to a better quality of life.

Dr. Santucci has been attentive and his office is well-run and responsive. He even responded to me when I damaged my orthotic over the weekend while he was on vacation. This level of service is hard to come by.

I will still need orthodontics so that I don’t need to wear the orthotic forever, but in the meantime, many thanks to Dr. Santucci and his team for their support and for making the pain go away.”

“I came to Dr. Santucci after being with my previous dentist for over 20 years. At the time of my first visit, I was experiencing pain that was not addressed by my previous dental office. I was on several types of medication to cope with the pain and to be able to sleep through the night. I had been to see various doctors that recommended different medical tests but still my diagnosis was unknown.

I knew during my first visit that I had made the right choice. After I completed a diagnostic assessment, Dr. Santucci patiently explained my results, the areas that needed immediate attention, and the plan for progress. Through a series of sessions, Dr. Santucci relieved many symptoms that I was experiencing due to bite issues.

Dr. Santucci is not an advocate of the short-term “slap a bandage on the issue” approach. His philosophy is about finding a long-term solution, not temporary fixes.

I am so grateful that Dr. Santucci was able to stabilize my bite. This seemingly small issue was the root of many of my other issues and getting that addressed has really improved my quality of life.

I highly recommend Dr. Santucci and his entire staff. The level of service they offer is excellent. I have also seen them for dental procedures (crown restoration, fillings, and aesthetic teeth straightening) and my experience has always been consistent. They really go out of their way to make sure that each of your visits are comfortable and as stress-free as dental work can be.”

My headaches and neck pain are gone. I now have this beautiful smile, but the best part is that I can eat whatever I want. This has been truly life changing! Thank you Dr Santucci.

I am utterly delighted with the results. Dr. Santucci is a perfectionist and will stop at nothing to make sure you are completely satisfied with the outcome. I have improved oral health, a natural, yet attractive smile, and most importantly, relief from the multiple symptoms I experienced related to my jaw misalignment.

“I suffered from chronic migraines for most of my adulthood and was resigned to the fact that this was just part of my life. Dr. Santucci heard about my situation and suggested that he could help.

Dr. Santucci made a custom neuromuscular orthotic for me, and after just one appointment, my headaches disappeared. I don’t want to sound too dramatic, but he has changed my life. Anyone who suffers from chronic migraines knows how exhausting and frustrating it is. Having the confidence that my day will not be interrupted by a debilitating headache is amazing.

Dr. Santucci is much more than your typical dentist. He is dedicated to high-quality treatment and customer service and is constantly seeking out new methods and advancements to bring to his practice. I recommend him and his amazing staff to everyone I know.”