Managing your pain
Board-Certified Orofacial Pain Specialist Serving Walnut Creek, Oakland, San Francisco & the Bay Area
Dr. Benjamin Kruman, D.D.S., DABOP
Treating chronic head and neck pain with a compassionate, patient-centered approach
What is Orofacial Pain?
If you're suffering from chronic jaw pain, persistent headaches, or facial pain that no one seems to understand—you're not alone, and you're not imagining it. These conditions are real, debilitating, and treatable.
Orofacial pain is a recognized dental specialty focused on complex pain conditions affecting your jaw, face, head, and neck. Dr. Kruman specializes in helping patients throughout Walnut Creek, the East Bay, Sacramento, Napa County, Lake County, and the Bay Area who have often seen multiple providers without finding lasting relief. He treats TMJ disorders, chronic headaches and migraines, facial nerve pain, muscle tension, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Many of his patients come to him frustrated and exhausted after years of searching for answers. His goal is simple: listen carefully, identify the root cause, and create a treatment plan that finally brings you relief.
How Dr. Kruman Can Help
You deserve a doctor who takes the time to truly understand your pain—not just your symptoms, but how it's affecting your life, your work, your relationships, and your daily activities.
At his Walnut Creek office, Dr. Kruman begins every new patient appointment with one simple but powerful step: listening. Too many patients with chronic pain have felt dismissed or rushed. Dr. Kruman's approach is different. He takes his time with initial consultations because understanding the full picture of your pain is essential to finding real, lasting solutions.
Through comprehensive evaluation and diagnostic testing, he identifies the root cause of your head, neck, and facial pain—not just what hurts, but why. Then together, you'll create a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for your condition, your goals, and your life to help reduce your discomfort and achieve long-term holistic wellbeing.
He accepts Kaiser insurance and self-pay patients.
You Don't Have to Keep Living With This Pain
If you've been told "it's just stress," "it's all in your head," or "there's nothing we can do"—we understand how frustrating and isolating that feels. Chronic facial pain, jaw disorders, and persistent headaches are real medical conditions that deserve real solutions.
Dr. Kruman specializes in the complex pain conditions that others often overlook or misunderstand. His patients typically come to him after seeing multiple providers without relief. If that's your story too, you're in the right place."
Services
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TMJ Disorders & Facial Pain
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect millions of Americans, causing jaw pain, clicking, limited opening, and facial discomfort. Many patients have seen multiple providers without finding lasting relief. Dr. Kruman's specialized training allows him to identify the root cause of your TMJ symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan.
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Chronic Headaches & Migraines
If you suffer from frequent headaches that haven't responded to traditional treatments, specialized orofacial pain care may be the answer. Dr. Kruman treats primary headaches including migraines, tension-type headaches, cluster headaches, and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias.
Many chronic headache sufferers don't realize their pain may be related to jaw disorders, muscle tension, or other orofacial conditions. Dr. Kruman's comprehensive evaluation can identify contributing factors that other providers may have missed.
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Sleep Apnea & Dental Sleep Medicine
Sleep Apnea & Dental Sleep Medicine
Sleep apnea affects 26% of adults ages 30–70, disrupting sleep quality and impacting overall health. If you cannot tolerate CPAP or are looking for an alternative treatment, oral appliance therapy may be an excellent option.
Dr. Kruman is trained in dental sleep medicine and works closely with sleep physicians to provide custom oral appliances for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. These devices are FDA-approved and clinically proven to effectively treat mild to moderate sleep apnea and can be an alternative for patients who struggle with CPAP.
Why Choose Dr. Benjamin Kruman?
Board-Certified Specialist
Dr. Kruman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, a distinction held by fewer than 300 specialists nationwide.
Elite Training
He completed his residency at UCLA's highly selective Orofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Medicine program, where he served as Chief Resident.
Evidence-Based Care
Dr. Kruman uses the latest research and proven treatment protocols to provide comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
Patient-Centered Approach
He takes the time to understand your complete medical history, lifestyle factors, and treatment goals—because you deserve a personalized approach that fits your needs.
Learn more about Dr. Kruman’s experience and credentials.
What Patients Are Saying
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My initial visit exceeded my expectations. Dr. Kruman's empathy was palpable. He put me at ease immediately and listened intently and unhurried. It was clear that treatment would be a partnership. He is amiable and supremely professional. In about an hour my outlook changed from despair to hopefulness.
— Jane I., Danville, CA
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I have only been a patient of Dr. Kruman for two months but I have already grown to very much appreciate him. He takes his time every visit and really knows his practice. I recommend him and the whole staff.
— Emily W., Incline Village, NV
Affiliations
Ready to Find Relief from Chronic Pain?
Dr. Kruman welcomes new patients at his Walnut Creek office and via telehealth throughout California. Kaiser insurance is accepted.
Conveniently located in Walnut Creek, serving patients from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Napa, Sonoma, and Lake Counties.