Reviews of Dr. Grin in Torrance , CA
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TMJ, Orofacial Pain, and Headache Relief Specialist, Muscle Pain, Nerve Pain and Trigeminal Neuralgia, Sleep Apnea, Snoring and Oral Appliances
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The South Bay TMJ, Sleep & Orofacial Pain Institute has a mission, a vision, and values that set up extraordinary goals with the main objective to improve patients’ quality of life by delivering outstanding patient care one patient at a time.
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Cynthia M
September 22, 2021
I had TMJ pain for well over a year. My dentist had made a night guard but the pain continued. I saw Dr. Grin and first off I was amazed with the care and service provided. He studied the information I sent and listened to what I had been going through. He has made two different appliances for me and my mouth and jaw feel so much better. The entire staff is kind and caring.
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Jeanne P
September 17, 2021
I was suffering from TMJ for a year before I booked my appt w/ Dr Grin. I could barely chew any food on my left side and was easily exhausted from eating meat or nuts because of the jaw pain.
When I arrived for my initial appt with Dr Grin, I was blown away by how much he KNEW ABOUT ME! He had studied my extensive paperwork and was organized and efficient during the session. He provided answers and took xrays which revealed that I had extensive arthritis of my left jaw. He then made me a mouth guard and provided me a small dose of a safe muscle relaxer.
Within one month of use, my jaw pain went from an 8 down to a 4 and steadily improved with using the mouth guard.
I returned after 3 months for a review and am happy to report that my pain is now gone!!! I am so grateful to this wonderful doctor and his kind and efficient staff. If you have TMJ, I highly recommend you make an appt with Dr Grin. My investment in his expertise has paid off in peace of mind and a pain free life!
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Kimberly F
September 17, 2021
For anyone who has gotten a bite guard/night guard for clenching or grinding their teeth from their dentist please consider an appointment with Dr. Grin, he made a device for my lower jaw, that is like a bit guard. It has reduced my neck and shoulder pain by half. His staff is very helpful also.
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Emily O
September 23, 2021
Dr. Grin was a delight to work with from the very start. He understood my pain and took all of the necessary steps to help resolve my issues. Dr. Grin is an expert who truly understood my issues from the start- and clearly explained why I was having such bad pain. He is also always available to answer questions. His staff is also extremely professional and friendly. The appointments are always on-time and very efficient. When I had questions about my insurance/coverage his staff went above and beyond to look into my benefits and explain costs to me.I would 100% recommend Dr. Grin to others!
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Alex C
September 4, 2021
Dr. Grin and his team were great! Super helpful in fixing the pain in my jaw!
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Alexis K
September 2, 2021
Great experience. The staff at the front desk are incredibly responsive and helpful. The wait time is never more than a couple minutes which is very rare and very appreciated these days. Dr Grin is very knowledgeable, professional and does what is best for the patient in the least invasive medical way. The nurses are fantastic, friendly and helpful. I would recommend this practice to anyone. Thank you
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Raedeane M
July 28, 2021
Dr. Grin and his staff have always been professional and there when I needed help. He listened to my concerns and set up a program to address my tmj symptoms. I would recommend Dr. Grin to anyone having tmj problems.
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Desiree S
July 28, 2021
Great doctor and friendly staff as well. They've all been helpful with the process of dealing with my tmj. Dr. Paul Grin didn't brush off my symptoms like most doctors I've seen prior, and gives detailed yet understandable explanation to what was occurring with my joints along with what the steps I should take to finding a bit more relief in my day to day, and any questions I've had. Highly recommend.
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Vicki L
July 26, 2021
Dr Grin was very professional and patient with my questions. I really liked his assistant as she was friendly and extremely competent.
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Maria L
July 24, 2021
I am soo grateful to Doctor Paul Grin, and his kind staff, he took very good care of the pain that I had in my right jaw. I could not even open my mouth, not eat well, because of the horrible pain when I tried to open my mouth. I will recommend going to see him if you have any problem with a painful jaw. He is very professional and dedicated doctor. Today I am soo happy with my no longer pain in the jaw. I can eat well again and no pain at all. Thank you Dr. Grin and his assistant for taking good care of me. Maria Lira Manrique.
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Kathy K
July 20, 2021
I initially went to Dr. Grin because the orofacial dentist I had seen for years retired and recommended Dr. Grin to his patients. I found Dr. Grin very knowledgeable and extremely competent. He listened to my concerns and offered effective solutions, including a new “snore guard” which he designed to inhibit my snoring and mild sleep apnea without exacerbating my TMJ problems. His nurses and office staff are kind, efficient, and professional. Over the course of a year, I was in the office six times, and every time I was the only patient in the office. I realized that Dr. Grin and his staff really do devote their full attention to each patient at his/her appointed time. I have had occasion to mention to my regular dentist and my family doctor that I see Dr. Grin for orofacial and snoring problems; both of those medical professionals commented on how fortunate I am to have found Dr. Grin.
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Sandra T
July 17, 2021
Dr. Paul Grin is a wonderful, kind and caring man who has taken great care of my health issues. He is a true professional and has helped me out tremendously. I'm very grateful to him for his care and concern which he has shown this entire year. I would recommend him to anyone needing this type of help.
With Dr. Grin's help and treatment my jaw pain has subsided. He is very caring and super thorough. He always takes the time to listen to your concerns.
The staff at his office are to be complimented for a wonderful job! Great service to the public!
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Faina O
August 12, 2021
Dr. Grin is beyond amazing, and did what no other doctor could. I have an extremely rare headache disorder, and the medication usually used to treat it was giving me adverse side effects. There are no known guaranteed alternatives to this medication, yet Dr. Grin spent a tremendous amount of time, effort and expertise until he miraculously found something else that works for me. He absolutely changed my health and my life. I will forever be grateful to him, and will be his patient as long as he practices!
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Jody V
July 6, 2021
Dr. Eric Grin is Dr. Paul Grin's son and they share a practice in Torrance that specializes in TMJ issues. I've faced TMJ problems for 30 years and know that anyone who has difficulty with that joint must find the best doctor to help them.
Two and a half years ago I had osteoarthritis in that joint. It was so severe that my lower jaw had shifted to the right and I was unable to chew. It required surgery.
Dr. Grin has helped me through a long and difficult recovery. He's been kind and impressive in his competence and attention to detail. It's such a comforting feeling to know that I'm dealing with a person who takes pride in his craft and doesn't "sign off" on his work until he's certain it's done right.
One of the best doctors of any specialty I've ever met.
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Noriko K
August 10, 2021
I was diagnosed at the dentist that my teeth were infected, needed root canal treatment. The wait for surgery was 2 months, so I went to root canal specialist Dr. Keith Komatsu who diagnosed that it’s not a root canal, it’s a TMJ issue & referred me to Dr. Grin who saved my teeth & took care of my horrible jaw & teeth pain. Dr. Grin is not only excellent with his specialty but also very thorough & caring. I highly recommend Dr. Grin. Thank you Dr. Grin!
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Patricia R
June 25, 2021
I have suffered with TMJ pain for years and finally sought treatment. I was referred to Dr. Grin and have finally found relief. Dr. Grin is very kind and empathetic with a gentle, deft hand. I highly recommend him to anyone experiencing TMJ.
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Tim D
June 24, 2021
I have been suffering with tinnitus for the past 6 years. I wear a special hearing aide that has helped but the ringing in my ears is constant. In the last six years I have tried everything, acupuncture, hypnosis, cognitive behavior therapy, ENT, psychiatrist, CBD, and other meds. Until now the only thing that was given me any relief has been my widex hearing aid that generates sounds that mimic my tinnitus. Recently I heard about Dr Paul Grin, a dentist with special training that works on people with tinnitus. Dr Grin did a c scan and found arthritis in my jaw. The treatment was a muscle relaxant medication and a specially fitted mouth piece that I wear at night. In the last two months the intensity of the ringing has decreased significantly. I am so glad I found Dr. Grin and his treatment.
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Candy S
June 24, 2021
Really great experience with Dr. Grin! He's very personable and helpful in explaining processes and answers any questions that you may have. Overall really enjoyed my experience with Dr. Grin and highly recommend him!
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Sabrina C
June 17, 2021
I received excellent care from Dr. Grinn and the Medical Staff. Everyone was very friendly and I can tell they care about their patients.
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Mandy D
June 15, 2021
Had a really wonderful experience. I've had really bad TMJ that got to the point of being unbearable. Dr. Grin and his team has helped me come up with a treatment plan that also respected other pieces I have going on in my life, and didn't just jump straight to meds. He is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful, definitely recommend!
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Michelle C
June 10, 2021
My E.N.T doctor referred me to the T.M.J doctor Grin around October 2020, my first impression is very clean and professional office. Dr. Grin is very good of his profession, he always takes his time to listen to his patients and provide great information & service. All of his staffs are very friendly yet very professional, i felt very relaxing and calm in his office, so far he has helped me my T.M.J issues that caused my headaches, and now, i'm under sleep apnea treatment which was cause my sleep quality, i have all the confidents in him to help me with my sleep issues that caused by many other reasons, I would definitely recommend his professional service to everyone who has some problems that i had.
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Paula B
June 7, 2021
Dear Dr. Grin,
I wanted to inform you that my mother, Mary K. S. died in March. She had lived a good long life of helping others, personal accomplishment and travel.
I also want to thank you for diagnosing and treating her recurrent jaw pain.
Sincerely,
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Mara B
May 29, 2021
My experience with Dr. Grin and his staff were extremely positive. I was quite impressed with Dr. Grin’s knowledge, experience and bedside manner. At this juncture, I am hoping that my new mouth appliances and exercises help ease the pain I have been experiencing for quite sometime due to TMJ issues. Although the appliances are quite costly, if it proves to lessen my headaches and jaw pain, it will be worth it.
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Jessica K
May 28, 2021
Dr. Grin and his team have been nothing but exceptional in the way they handled my jaw pain. They narrowed down the issue of why my jaw pain was happening and have been able to improve my conditions tremendously. I went from not being able to open my mouth to almost a full range of motion in a matter of months. Thank you Dr. Grin & Team!
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Parisha V
May 23, 2021
I've had TMJ for over 10 years now and searching for a TMJ provider has been difficult. I've been seeing Dr.Grin for my TMJ for the last 5 months and I've experienced less pain when eating and, stiffness, and clicking. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to my concerns. I'm glad I finally found a great TMJ provider!
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Ronald C
May 18, 2021
Dr. Grin was able to provide a cure for my snoring as CPAP had difficulties. With the dental appliance, my snoring index went from 41 (severe) to 2.7. I have more energy and would recommend him to others.
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Eunice S
May 8, 2021
I've been seeing Dr. Grin for my TMJ issues for the last few months. Dr. Grin is very attentive and very thorough. Through his guidance and treatment my TMJ symptoms have diminished significantly. His staff members are also very kind and helpful. I would recommend Dr. Grin to anyone suffering from TMJ.
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Jacqueline L
May 8, 2021
Wonderful staff! Dr. Grin created an effective treatment plan for my TMJ. My TMJ has gotten noticeably better. Thank you again Dr. Grin!
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Jean R
May 27, 2021
My Mom was diagnosed in 2014 with trigeminal Neuralgia which returned in late 2020,early 2021 with a vengeance, her facial pain Doctor had retired in 2019 and left a recommendation for Dr. Grin. Her symptom is excruciating nerve pain in her cheek.
There are 4 reasons I highly recommend Dr. Grin and his entire team:
1)We had upped Mom's previously prescribed drug dose to the max and she was suffering greatly, I called Dr. Grin and earliest appointment was a week away. I told Blanca please get us in earlier, she is suffering greatly. Blanca called with a cancellation and we got Mom in saving her a week of pain.Thank you Blanca.
2)Dr. Grin and his assistant Ruth have good bedside manner, they always told Mom everything they were going to do, reassuring for an elderly (94 year old) patient. Dr. Grin's questions and testing was quick and efficient, he quickly verified trigeminal Neuralgia.
3)He prescribed a new drug, and literally the day after she started taking it, the day after she saw him, the excruciating pain, even the minor twitching in her cheek preceding pain, was gone. Dr. Grin is extremely expert with these problems, and with all treatment options. Main problem solved.Thank you Ruth and Dr. Grin.
4)Mom still on both old and new drug, she had muscle weakness, falling issues several days later, specifically Friday through Sunday. I called office Monday and response from Carmen, Blanca, Dr. Grin was immediate with recommendations to change dosage of old med. This went on for several days,I'd update conditions and even if Dr. Grin was not in office I got a response from him via his office on recommended action. Thank you Carmen and Blanca.
So...Great team, in summary: 1-Got her in 1 week early, 2- Good bedside manner, questions and testing quickly and accurately determined condition causing pain 3-Mom's pain gone literally the next day with new drug prescription 4-Complications from side effects addressed immediately via phone and actions recommended to correct undesirable side effects.
Seldom deal with such a top notch team, from first phone call and on Blanca, Ruth, Carmen, Dr. Grin are top notch, Excellent team. Excellent response. Excellent results. For my Mom Jean, and my family, Thank you- Paul R. PS- Don't waste time, if you have facial pain see the specialist Dr. Grin and his specialist team. No need to suffer, end the pain!
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Bonnie D
May 3, 2021
I was looking around the South Bay for a TMJ specialist and got lucky finding Dr Grin! The office staff and doctor are great! I get in when I need to, and they take their time and make sure I know the plan.
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Smita N
April 30, 2021
From my first visit, I noticed that Dr Grin was very thorough and detailed in his assessment of my TMJ case. He listened patiently to my concerns and thoughtfully asked his questions. The appointments never felt rushed. The nurse and office staff were very kind, gentle, and took care of me while I was there. I highly recommend Dr Grin's and his office for his work.
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Ronald G
April 30, 2021
The service was excellent and I came away a happy patient. Can't think of anything to improve upon.
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John Y
April 27, 2021
I found that the Dr and his staff are very professional, friendly and willing to help answer questions.
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Michael J
April 27, 2021
Dr. Grinn and his staff are great....everyone there is very polite, professional, and knowledgeable.
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Susan N
April 20, 2021
Amazing experience with a warm, friendly and super caring staff. I was referred by my dentist for a specialty issue and my dentist selected the right specialist to mitigate my unique situation. I decided to wait a few weeks post-diagnosis and treatment to see if there were noticeable improvements, and I am happy to report that Dr Grin’s assessment has made a big difference. If you are looking for an expert that cares and can help... Dr Grin and his staff are the best choice.
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Gloria G
April 29, 2021
Dr. Grin Is very knowledgeable in jaw conditions. I like that he doesn’t just focus on the jaw but on your entire health and how it ultimately affects the jaw. For example upon my first examination he determined that I had very bad inflammation and advised that I get off glucose & lactose. Even though I’m only lactose intolerant he advised that gluten even if you’re not sensitive can cause inflammation and therefore more jaw pain. I clench my jaw very tightly at night and it causes a lot of tension headaches that then develop into migraines. A lot of points around my jaw, face and head hurt in the morning. After some extensive imaging of my jaw, he came up with a plan for a mouth ‘jaw’ guard. I have already done damage to my jaw by clenching it but fortunately I had not yet fractured it. I wish my dentist had referred me to him rather than selling me a cheap teeth guard that only protected my teeth and all that time (years) my jaw was getting damaged. I will mention that the jaw guard was very expensive at $1400 but if it keeps my jaw from further damage, it is well WORTH it. It’s been only a couple of weeks and already my jaw feels better. In a few months I will return to him to see if he can help straighten out my face from Bell’s palsy that I got six years ago and left my left side slightly paralyzed and I’m not able to smile fully. I’m really looking forward to returning to his office for his CARING expertise. His entire staff is wonderful, very professional and courteous. Ruth, Carmen and Blanca are all gems. I apologize if I forgot anybody but his entire office staff is wonderful.
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Katie R
April 15, 2021
Dr Grin was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and helped me to understand how to manage TMJ pain. His staff was also friendly and polite.
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Jesus L
April 12, 2021
I took my wife to visit Dr Paul Grin this month and it was a great experience. He is very knowledgeable and professional. She was grinding her teeth at night and it was cussing many issues for her. With his experience he found a solution that worked for her! The staff was also helpful the entire time.
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Garry F
April 7, 2021
Nice people, friendly and helpful. I liked Dr. Grin and staff. Someone who knows what they are doing makes what they do look effortless and easy. Highly recommended for TMJ pain, snoring and sleep apnea.
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Janis R
April 6, 2021
This is the only place to go if you need a fantastic pain doctor with a courteous, kind staff. They are organized, never keep you waiting and Dr. Grin spends a good amount of time with you to be sure your medical needs are taken care of. I am so glad I found Dr. Grin and recommend him highly.
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Christie S
April 5, 2021
Dr. Grin and his team run a first class business. They are always on time and appointments are very efficient. Most importantly, Dr. Grin knows how to fix your problem. I have always had TMJ. However, last summer I had a river rafting accident that caused my jaw to get dislocated. Although my chiropractor was able to help me realign the jaw, I lost range of motion in my haw and the pain and sensitivity in my join continued without any improvement for over three months until I found Dr. Grin. Within a couple of visits, DR. Grin had given me the tools to start my road to recovery. His methods were very easy to follow and incorporate into my daily activities. I highly recommend checking him out if you are experiencing TMJ issues or sleep apnea.
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Dave O
April 3, 2021
The office staff is courteous, competent and friendly. Dr Grin is very knowledgeable and answers questions clearly. They are very COVID-19 safe. I am happy with their service and recommend them.
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Ashley M
April 2, 2021
Dr Grin is very thorough and has been helping my daughter with TMJ. Hopefully the treatment he’s prescribed will continue to help my daughter improve and on her way back to a painless jaw.
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Joy N
March 22, 2021
I was impressed from the first appt. I'm a retired nurse practitioner with high expectations & appreciated the lengthy, in person, interview re: my condition. The personal exam met my expectations of sharing for my understanding. Dr. Grin solicits outside, expert evaluations to add to his own before final diagnosis which speaks volumes about his desire to give the patient a very broad look at the problem.
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Kelly O
March 19, 2021
Great staff; feel so much better!
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Postmaster P
March 17, 2021
Great staff and always courteous. Love dealing with them!
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Cindy M
March 17, 2021
I came to Dr. Grin suffering from TMJ pain and sleep apnea. I was very impressed with the Dr. and his staff. They made me feel welcome each visit and the staff was very efficient . Dr. Grin is very knowledgeable and I now have a new mouth guard and my sleep has greatly improved. Thank you Dr. Grin. I look forward to seeing you again.
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Betty H
March 16, 2021
After a root canal and preparation for a crown, I had severe jaw pain. The dentist could not relieve it. We contact one pain specialist and got poor service, costly bill and no relief. Then we found Dr. Grin. He was understanding, fully aware and immediately took steps to relieve the pain. His medication was perfect and totally stopped the pain. We continue with the medication and now have a perfectly fitted "guard" to resolve the issues.
We are extremely pleased with Dr. Grin and his most capable staff with care and their compassion.
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Tracy M
March 8, 2021
I would like to tell you how wonderful our experience has been with Dr. Paul Grin, with regards to our daughters intense TMJ pain. Dr. Grin has completely cured our daughter of her jaw "locking" and has been able to decrease the amount of pain she suffers after eating certain things. Her jaw was in very bad shape and Dr. Grin has been incredible with rectifying the situation. His assistant Ruth is wonderful, as is his office staff. We are very glad that Dr. Grin was recommended to us to help our daughter. We highly recommend Dr. Grin and his practice!!!
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Dillon L
March 3, 2021
Visiting Dr. Paul Grin is a simple no brainer. The choices in the greater South Bay are few and far between for a specialist like Dr. Grin. I spent hours calling all over LA County and came up nearly empty handed until I found his practice. Their office is efficient, effective, and professional. Very happy with his services.