For many years, I would occasionally get tension headaches here and there. Then for about a year, I had a tension headache daily. It would be alleviated with advil but nothing else. I tried acupuncture (which helped some, but I still had headaches. I was referred to Dr. Pine by my dentist. I will admit I was hesitant to proceed at first with the Ortho Stop, mainly because of the price. Dr. Pine recommended PT along with the device, but I initially opted for just doing PT. I would get some relief from PT, but not at every session and I was going 2-3 times a week. I finally told my husband that I could not stand the headaches any longer and wanted to proceed with the Ortho Stop. It is a fairly intensive process with 2 different devices and many visits for adjustments, but honestly, it was the best decision! My headaches subsided fairly quickly. I have only had a few major ones since starting with the Ortho Stop and it has been about 2 1/2 years. Dr. Pine is a kind man, who is very knowledgeable. He wants the fit and comfort to be perfect for you and will have you come in as many times as needed. At each visit, he makes little adjustments. I wear my Ortho Stop nightly and highly recommend. read more

$99 for consultation. If you end up getting the devices then you're looking at an additional $4000 (approximately). Not sure about replacement cost or maintenance. This was a while back. I'm not sure of the current price/cost. Arrive on-time/exact time- not minutes earlier or later than the exact appointment time. Dr. Pine was professional and explained details for what he would do and checking your teeth and symptoms. Before any device is made, he will send you to a physical therapist he recommends. The place he recommended me to was New Life Physical Therapy which is now permanently closed. PT didn't help me. I ended up not returning to Dr. Pine's office and never got any calls for follow-up. Check this place out if you're serious and plan on going through with his ortho devices which can be expensive if you're limited on funds. TMJ is not an easy thing to live with. read more

I am thankful to have found Dr. Pine!! I have been developing TMJD over the past 10 years, I am an Executive with Type-A personality and high intense work schedule. Apparently I've been clinching heavily at night, during the pandemic I started to break multiple teeth at the root level and wind-up with several extractions, teeth sensitivity, jaw, neck and shoulder pain along with severe migraines and eye twitching. I could no longer eat anything other than rice and soup! I did a lot of research and something about Dr. Pine convinced me that he is worth the shot. I live up in the Santa Clarita, so every-time I drive it is 1.5 hours to orange county - but let me tell you how worth it turned out to be. On first phone call, Dr. Pine talked to me over an hour, educating me about the condition and starting the journey with me. His approach is very holistic: Talked about stress, learning to relax and placed significant emphasis on Physical Therapy to release the pterygoid muscles, massage facial muscles and the neck along with Botox treatment before even getting his appliances. Dr. Pine spend quality time with me throughout, very concerned and very communicative. He worked with my physical therapist in Santa Clarita as well as referred me to an incredible cosmetic dentist to do my Botox treatments. Dr. Pine prescribed the stablization splint as well as the Ortho-Stop. You should see his patience in adjusting my mouth-pieces, clinching, grinding, laying down on my back, on my sides, etc... to look at all situation and let gravity do its work while sleeping while protecting me from the clinch and grind. I have been in my devices so far about a month and I absolutely love them. The ortho-stop delivered some incredible immediate release to the area - zero pain and issues with it. I have been able to sleep very well without bother either! Dr. Pine was also very keen on helping me understand the potential with an open bite from the Ortho-stop, he gave me strict instructions to measure daily and to communicate with him if anything didn't feel right. So far all is perfect and zero issues. I can't say enough in appreciation of this man and his standard of care. He's treated me like his only patient and been instrumental in helping me treat what no one seemed to know how to treat. Doing so holistically and starting with the human behavior before the science. I highly recommend Dr. Pine for his incredible knowledge of TMJD, his innovative out of the box conceptualization of solutions, standard of car for his patients. Thank you Doctor! See you in a couple of weeks for the next round of check-up. read more

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I deeply regret my decision to use Pine's appliance. I previously had perfectly aligned teeth but using the appliance gave me an open bite. I've gotten a number of expert dental opinions and the general consensus is that it's difficult to fix. The options are 1) jaw surgery or 2) braces which may or may not resolve the issue. From the reviews, it does seem like some people have gotten relief using Pine's appliance. I myself was convinced by these reviews. But I wanted to share my experience here so people understand the risks involved here. It's kind of a Wild West with TMJ treatment. read more

Incredible hospitality and amazing service combined with a quality product just makes this review so easy to write. Dr pine is an incredible and knowledgeable individual who is straight to the point which I always admire in anyone helped get the care I needed for my Tmj and educated me through it which really helped me get better sleep and be less stressed and anxious in my life . I was previously going through the tmj symptoms which would be headaches sore jaw dizziness but with his expertise and product i was able to get the care needed and the appliance needed to help me with this condition alot of people have but are not familiar with. with that bring said if your dealing with that being said if you ever need to get sum expert help for anything Tmj related give Dr pine a call. I can gladly say he changed my life for the better and he can do the same for you so don't hesitate give him a call . read more

Dr. Pine is a miracle worker!!! I developed TMJ in May 2021. It hit me completely out of the blue while out of town for the weekend. My stress level had been a 10 for 2 years and I guess my body finally wanted to get my attention. I ended up in the ER getting a morphine shot with NO relief. I managed through the weekend and decided it was fluke issue. But it came back. Again and again and again and again. I was eating ibuprofen and the Norco just to make it thru each episode. It was indescribable pain. My husband had enough and found Dr. Pine on Yelp. Dr. Pine was so compassionate about my pain he got us in the next morning. Thus began my journey to freedom from debilitating pain. 4 months later I am symptom free and living my life! After the 1st visit my episode pain was reduced by 50%....by the 3rd visit I was pain free!! I can't recommend Dr. Pine enough!!! Talented doctor and one heck of a nice man! read more

Update: it's been over a year since I've been using Dr Pines ortho stop mouth pieces. I loved the mouthpiece so much after the first few months of use that I ordered a second backup mouthpiece just in case something happened to the first. Within a few weeks I noticed not only my jaw pain dissipating, but also my neck pain. My sleep has improved as well as my overall happiness. I know that there are a lot of people that are suffering from tmj jaw pain like I was, that can't seem to find any relief. Do yourself a favor and give Dr pine a call. He does things that your regular doctor or dentist won't, in order to treat your pain. I can't recommend, or thank him enough! Thank you Dr. Pine! read more

I didn't hold out much hope for relief from very severe jaw and neck pain, and crippling headaches and dizziness from my jaw clenching, but I am SO grateful for Dr. Pine. My dentist referred me to Dr Pine., and with Dr. Pine's thoughtful treatment plan in conjunction with regular visits to Thomas Feck, physical therapist at OC Sports and Rehab, I've had life-changing improvements to my jaw and neck pain, headaches, and dizziness! I feel like a different person without the crippling pain and wish I found Dr. Pine's treatment plan years ago! Dr. Pine is caring, professional, cautious, and very good at communicating each step of the process. He kept in contact with Tom Feck (who is also excellent at what he does!) and adjusted the treatment plan over the months as needed which is a refreshing level of care. The devices are significantly cheaper than the years of out of pocket treatments, massages, and appointments I've done to try and help my pain with no results, plus much healthier than medication. The cost of the devices also includes however many sessions with Dr. Pine that are needed - he will do as many as needed, never makes you feel rushed, and answers any question you have. He is truly in the field to help you feel better. I will be recommending anyone I know with TMJ pain and related symptoms to Dr. Pine. Keep up the amazing, life-changing work Dr. Pine! read more

Dr pine is truly an expert in TMJ treatment and helped me tremendously. Between his treatment and the PT it was a great combination. THANK YOU! read more

I wanted to share my husband's experience with Dr Pine. My husband has suffered with jaw pain for so many years. He tried everything from pain killers, to physical therapy, and even tried botox after his doctor recommended it. Nothing worked until he found Dr Pine. Dr Pine made him a custom mouth peice which he wears all day. The mouth peice has made such a tremendous difference in his life that he had a second one made just in case (not cheap but worth it), and will not leave the house without it. One night he took it out to eat dinner at a restaurant and accidentally left without it. The workers mistakenly threw it in the trash. My husband and a worker there went through the whole trash to find it! That's how much he loves it. Thank you Dr Pine for helping my husband. If any of you readers have jaw pain like my husband, do yourself a favor and go see Dr Pine. I wish i could give him 100 stars! read more

Dr. Pine is an absolute life saver! I have tried all sorts of modalities to help my TMJ and nothing has ever been successful. Can't even tell you how many mouthguards I've ground through, not not to mention the daily headaches and general wear on my teeth. After about 2 minutes on the phone with Dr. Pine I knew he could help. I was a little worried since my front teeth are veneers and I have broken them grinding my teeth before, So I was nervous about having a different style mouth guard. But Dr pine is patient and super knowledgeable with his explanations and I couldn't have been more excited. Honestly the hardest part was waiting to get the actual mouthguard. My mouthpiece from Dr pine might be my most coveted item I own, and I'm not kidding. But do yourself a favor and follow his directions to maximize your tmj relief. I've tried it all. I've spent tons of money on things that didn't work. My only regret is not finding Dr. Pine sooner. So very very happy. read more

Dr. Pine is a miracle healer. I had TMJ for about 7 plus years and with his formula I was heavenly cured. If you're looking to get completely healed and you're tired of the pain and aches, and the dentists that give you a mouth guard that does not work at all, go to dr. Pine .... he will heal your condition completely so you can give yourself the gift you deserve and that is to live life on your terms , TMJ FREE! read more

Dr. Pine is truly great at helping people with TMJ. I was researching for months before deciding to use Orthostop and I am glad I did. I have dealt with neck/shoulder/jaw pain for some time and I can honestly say that when the pain is present, wearing the Orthostop custom made appliance alleviates the pain drastically by wearing it. read more

The intensity of my clenching and grinding at night has been reduced by about 95%, and I give most of the credit to the Ortho Stop appliance that Dr. Pine made for me. Before I got the appliance, I would wake up with teeth sensitive to hot and cold because of the grinding and jaw muscles so sore I could barely eat because of the clenching (not to mention the headaches). At this point, it has been at least two months since I wore the Ortho Stop while sleeping only because I don't feel like I need it anymore. I still occasionally wake up with mildly sore jaw muscles, but it is a small nuisance now rather than having a huge negative impact on the quality of my life like it was before I started wearing the Ortho Stop. While I was wearing the Ortho Stop, I did make some minor lifestyle changes aimed at reducing my overall stress level. That is the only reason I say the Ortho Stop gets "most" of the credit. I think it would be unwise to hang all your hopes on the Ortho Stop without also trying other ways to reduce teeth clenching and grinding. Dr. Pine highly recommends that use of the Ortho Stop be accompanied with visits to a physical therapist with experience helping people with teeth clenching, and I think that shows that he recognizes a balanced approach is best. While I don't think anyone would call the Ortho Stop inexpensive, I wish I could go back and tell my past self to avoid wasting money on the sleep study, the Night Guard, the prescription drugs, etc. I would be richer had I found Dr. Pine first and skipped all those other things that either plain didn't work or were simply a way to treat the symptoms and not the problem. Thanks Dr. Pine! read more

I found Dr. Pine through all the great reviews over a year ago when I tried to find someone to help me with my numerous TMJ issues. I never knew how poorly I slept until I started using Ortho Stop. It is truly amazing how something so simple to wear can make such a difference in your every day life. Through Dr. Pine's care and treatment process, I can honestly say my symptoms have disappeared completely. Thank you, Dr. Pine and thank you to everyone else who took the time to recommend him. read more

My wife had been experiencing some issues with vertigo and dizziness and hadn't been able to figure out what the root cause of the issue was. Fortunately Dr. Bob Pine was recommended to us, and we set out from LA down to have a consultation. Over a few visits, Dr. Pine was able to diagnose the issue, specially make a mouth guard that precisely limited the stress and pressure and immediately my wife started seeing benefits. Dr. Pine was extremely attentive and caring, meticulous about getting the right fit and making sure progress was being made. We couldn't recommend speaking with Dr. Pine more and are so happy to have such great results and such a positive experience. read more

Thank god for Dr. Pine. I had bad TMJ that he was able to remedy. When I would wake up my jaw would throb due to clinching and grinding my teeth while sleeping. After the first few nights of using his device (ortho-stop), I was feeling much better. I obtained great value and can say with confidence his product works well. My experience with Doctor Pine has been nothing short of amazing, he is super knowledgeable, cares about his patience and is hilarious ... Truly made my visits fun. read more

So glad I found Dr. Pine!! I've been struggling with pain, jaw locking/popping, headaches, ear aches/ringing, discomfort, and poor sleep for years now. I blame it on the years of chewing 1 pack of gum every other day, stress in college, and even more stress in optometry school. I had not tried anything for relief besides quitting gum about a year ago. During my first appointment with Dr. Pine, I was sold. He is knowledgeable, understanding, and knows what he's doing. His device (the Ortho-Stop) has completely changed my life. I've been wearing it for about a month now and have gotten rid of 90% of my symptoms. No more headaches, ear issues, or jaw locking. I can open my mouth all the way without manually pushing it back into place! Sometimes my jaw is sore, but I expect my symptoms to keep improving over time while wearing the device. The Ortho-Stop itself is extremely comfortable, unlike my old retainer post-braces. I love wearing it. It's dramatically improved my sleep and I no longer wake up 3-4 times per night. I'm so happy I found Dr. Pine and HIGHLY recommend him to anyone with TMJ issues!! read more

Dr. Pine is the most helpful and caring dentist. From the initial appointment all the way through treatment, he is available to answer any questions you have. I did the orthostop for 3 months and am now using the stabilizing splint. The combination of these two appliances with myofascial release through a PT (that Dr. Pine recommended) have worked wonders for my TMJ pain. I'm a strong jaw clencher who has tried everything to release the headaches and pain in my neck, jaw and shoulders. This has hands down been the greatest TMJ investment I have ever made. I'm sleeping better and wake up with way fewer headaches, my neck and shoulders are more relaxed, and my jaw has stopped constantly popping. So grateful to Dr. Pine and his commitment to seeing his patients improve! read more

Incredible doctor! Dr Pine is a kind, professional and thoughtful provider. He did a wonderful over the phone consultation with me about my TMJ- saving me both time and money! He sent me to the correct provider and really heard what I needed. I can't believe he would be so conscientious of his potential patients to do such a thing! Thank you Dr Pine! read more

Dr. Pine is the BEST dentist for TMJ and all the related issues. I've been grinding my teeth and clenching my jaw since I was 5 yrs old. Other dentists gave me a nightguard and said that's all they could do...but I was still grinding my cheeks, wearing down my teeth and had bad jaw clicking and sometimes jaw pain. Thought I'd just have to live with it forever... Found Dr. Pine years ago when I was grinding my teeth so hard my filling fell out! I was in panic mode, thinking I'd grind away my whole tooth, until he solved the problem. He gave me his Ortho-Stop and it was a magical solve! It also helped relax my jaw a bit and the clicking got a bit better. Fast forward 5 years later - my puppy chewed up my Ortho-Stop. I thought I'd have my new dentist try to make me something like it (an NTI or such). BAD IDEA - there is a huge difference between normal NTIs / biteguards and the Ortho-Stop Dr. Pine makes! After 3 months of my other dentist trying to adjust his version of the NTI, my teeth start moving, I start getting major headaches and it was worse than ever before. Called Dr. Pine ASAP and he fit me in. Dr. Pine has now made me another, more improved Ortho-Stop! And apparently, I'm an edge case and even he needs to make a lot of adjustments to help my super sensitive jaw, so I keep going back for adjustments and he keeps seeing me, NO EXTRA CHARGE. He even had to have the lab make a second version for me and he didn't charge me anything extra. Plus - his Ortho-Stop is really affordable, compared with what some dentists charge for appliances. And it's worth every penny. It's my secret weapon for feeling 10 times healthier than I used to. Such an amazing dentist! I recommend him with the highest reviews I can give - he is personally dedicated to helping each person with these type of symptoms relieve pain and it's LIFE CHANGING! My jaw is more relaxed and clicks a lot less, headaches are almost gone, neck is much more relaxed, my tinnitus is getting better, I've 100% stopped chewing on my cheek (my face actually looks thiner!) and overall it's amazing how much better I feel. I had lived with it for so long, I didn't realize how bad it was. Thank you Dr. Pine! All my referrals for clenching, jaw pain, clicking, TMJ, go to him. read more

Unfortunately I was one of the people ortho stop did not work for my tmj , it ended up it put a lot of pressure in my front teeth , been wearing for a couple months now sad it didn't work for me because it was expensive . read more

I highly recommend Dr Pine and the Ortho stop. Based on some reviews I was hesitant to call because I was afraid it wouldn't work. Instead I wasted money on things that didn't work and was in pain longer. The ortho stop has saved my jaw and I wish I had called sooner. read more

Early part of this year I began biting my tongue in my sleep causing an ongoing ulcer on the bottom of my tongue for more than 6 months. Multiple dentists and doctor visits later I found Dr. Pine online. ONE WEEK!!! after using the Ortho-Stop Dr. Pine made for me, my tongue was completely healed. Cannot recommend Dr. Pine enough. He's a super nice guy who I actually enjoyed talking to along with the fact that he solved a major issue I was having. If you have teeth grinding issues you've found the right place. read more

Don't let Dr Pine convince you to try orthostop to save money by avoiding seeing a specialist. Orthstop also changes the position of your jaw. Trying orthstop made my TMJ twice as bad. Now I have TMJ on both side of my jaw instead of one after orthostop. I am also in daily cronic pain. Before orthstop I only had discomfort. I wish I never see Dr Pine at all at all. read more

I highly, highly, highly recommend Dr. Pine. The Ortho-Stop is a LIFE CHANGER. I had been dealing with pain in the morning, headaches, soreness, etc. all because of jaw issues/TMJ. After months of having these issues, I came across Dr. Pine through a web search. The very first week I used the Ortho-Stop, my pain was gone. I haven't had a tension headache or any of my other prior issues since! It's been about four months now. No issue at all. The device works wonders and is extremely comfortable. 10/10! read more

He's awesome he knows what he doing it's really helping me !! I'm getting my Life back pain free read more

Dr. Pine changed my life!!! I have had terrible headaches for 5 years. I tried every treatment I could find to lessen the pain (mouthguard, nti, laser muscle targeting, tensing, acupuncture, massage, strong painkillers, botox). Nothing seemed to help at all. My husband came across Dr. Pine's online add and we decided to give it a shot. Orthostop has helped me so much. Everyday my pain is decreasing thanks to this wonderful appliance created by Dr. Pine. If you have TMJ disorder Orthostop is the solution for you!! read more

I wanted to say a big THANK YOU for completely correcting my jaw-popping, clenching, neck and shoulder pain and headaches. The treatment and appliance can only be described as a miracle cure; this has been without a doubt the most successful medical procedure of any kind that I have ever experienced. You completely cured me. Your attention to detail and care for an excellent outcome is second to none. Thank you for everything! read more

Dr. Pine has helped me so much with my grinding and clenching. Before I got the Ortho-stop I would have headaches almost every day, I got tired of being in pain all the time. I would tell my regular Dentist and they would brush me off and tell me to take Ibuprofen. After the initial consultation and after I got my device, and within a week it had markedly improved and within two weeks the headaches and jaw pain had virtually disappeared. I am very grateful to Dr. Pine and would highly recommend his services to anyone who is suffering from Grinding/Clenching. read more

My tmj problem started about year ago and I was very stressed which led me to clench and grind my teeth at night. I literally tried everything massage, acupuncture, mouthguards, physical therapy treatments and spent so much money down the drain and nothing really got rid of my problem. Some of my symptoms I had were ear, jaw pain, headaches, and dizziness. Until I went to Dr. Pine I was at a lost hope before and now I'm 2 and half months into wearing the orthstop and finally system free after a year of suffering. Along with the help of Cary Costa physical therapy using his specific tmj technique to release the tension in the facial muscles have really shown improvment and quick results. I just wanted to give Dr. Pine and Cary a huge thank you for giving me life back. read more

Dr. Pine is excellent! He is a USC Dental School grad and shows a real interest in his patients. He combines a custom appliance along with Physical Therapy to relieve my Tinitus problem. For the past 22 years every ear, nose and throat specialist I have gone to said there was no cure. My symptoms are greatly diminished and diminishing more as time goes on. After about 1 month I am a happy camper getting happier! read more

I went with Dr. Pine's suggestion of purchasing and wearing a custom made ortho stop mouth guard to wear at nighttime to help relieve with my constant tension headaches from clenching/grinding my teeth. I could not believe my headaches went away after just a day of wearing it. I have not had one headache since! I highly recommend Dr. Pine to anyone looking for relief with TMJ clenching/grinding with your mouth and bite. The investment is well worth it! read more

My TMJ has improved for the good since using Ortho Stop. Dr Pine knows best and I highly recommend anyone dealing with TMJ to check him out first! read more

In my opinion, Dr. Pine is a total genius. I have been grinding and clenching in my sleep for more than 30 years. I have always worn the standard night guard. (which really only prevents me from wearing my teeth down). Over the last 10 years my symptoms had morphed into morning headaches, fatigue, brain fog, and jaw pain. I was miserable and would drag through every day. I have now been wearing the Ortho Stop appliance for a few weeks and I feel better than I have in years. Every symptom is gone. No more headaches and pain. My mental clarity is back. Thanks to Dr. Pine and his Ortho Stop! Dr Pine is also very thorough and detailed. He will work hard to make sure the appliance fits just perfect and always asks how it is working for me so he can adjust it if he needs to. read more

I love my Ortho-Stop. My jaw and neck muscles are finally loose. No pain or discomfort. I also am sleeping much better. It is very comfortable and I adjusted quickly. Dr. Pine was caring and knowledgable. Thanks Dr. Pine! read more

Dr. Pine has been handling the dental care for my wife and I for over 5 years. He has led us through two crowns and an implant. Dr. Pine takes the time to explain what is happening and what we can expect with our teeth over time. Since I'm in my 50s, keeping my teeth is important to me. He's also done two other remarkable things. 1) he convinced me to get his special design sleep guard (ortho-stop). I was VERY resistant, but after having it now for over a year, it was the BEST investment I've ever made since lasik. My jaw doesn't hurt and my teeth are healthier than ever (and with the amount of coffee I drink, it's amazing). 2) he told me about an option when faced with losing a tooth and needing an implant that not only saved my tooth, but saved me thousands of dollars. Dr. Pine works with my insurance in a very consistent way - one that keeps surprises and costs down. I understand insurance and have been very careful to be watch how the insurance is billed and I am charged. Over and over, Dr. Pine proves that he knows what he is doing. read more

I had been suffering from severe neck pain from years of racing motorcycles and a brain surgery. Also plugged / ringing in my ears with equilibrium issues. I started using the mouth device and goin to the physical therapy the last 3 months. I have 0 neck pain and my ears are cleared up almost completely. Equilibrium is work in progress but, this has been a total game changer for me. read more

I had problems with headaches and a stiff neck in the morning. Dr. Pine recommended I wear Ortho-Stop at night to stop my my clenching and grinding. In two weeks , I noticed I was feeling so much better!! I highly recommend Dr Pine and Ortho-Stop! read more

Since October 2016 I had been experiencing a strange feeling in my left ear, like I had water trapped and couldn't get out. After tests with specialist to narrow down the cause I was referred by my dentist to Dr. Pine, TMJ Specialist, and started seeing him in May this year. It ended up my tinnitus was caused by grinding and clenching. In the last couple of years, I had occasional clicking when moving my jaw, a couple of cracked molars, and jaw pain when chewing. I was using a night guard when sleeping but was having no effect on my ear problem. Also, I noticed I was clenching during daytime. Dr. Pine, together with Dr. Cary Costa, OC Sports and Rehab, started me on the road to recovery. Between the Dr. Pine's ortho stop, Cary's TMJ physical therapy my ear problem went away and I noticed that my mouth naturally wanted to stay open. I did my part by doing the posture exercises and modifying behavior (not trying to force my teeth to close when my lips were closed, not rest my fist under my jaw when my elbow is on a table, etc.) and exploring outlets to shed my stress (cardio and taming workaholism). My last ortho stop adjustment with Dr. Pine was in June and therapy session Cary in July. Last week for my regular checkup my dentist confirmed I don't have any new cracked molars. This together with the time that has elapsed since my last visits to Dr. Pine and Cary, the ear problem still gone, and no longer clenching my teeth during the day makes me an extremely happy patient. I know it's not a permanent fix, I may have to go back for a physical therapy tune up at some point but hopefully it's months or years away. Thank you! read more