Comfort, restored.
Erich W. Herber, D.D.S.
TMJ dentist in Temecula, California
Over 30 years of TMJ care, without surgery or medication.
About Erich W. Herber, DDS
Serving patients in Temecula since 2000. Established 1983.
Dr. Erich Herber opened his practice in San Bernardino in 1983, moved to Temecula in 2000, and has called the current location home since 2010. You will find the office at 40140 Winchester Rd., Suite B, just across the street from Chaparral High School.
This practice was built on trust. That means listening first, understanding what each person actually needs, and pairing that attention with modern technology so care feels personal from start to finish. As a single-chair practice, Dr. Herber sees one patient at a time. No rushing, no passing you between rooms, just focused one-on-one care.
Dr. Herber earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and went on to complete advanced training at the Las Vegas Institute, including a mini-residency in TMJ disorders, sleep disorders, and craniofacial pain. Having lived with TMJ symptoms himself, he understands how exhausting jaw pain, headaches, and clicking can be, and he takes a medication-free, surgery-free approach to helping patients find relief.
TMJ and TMD care is the focus of this practice. Dr. Herber completes advanced continuing education in TMJ disorders, craniofacial pain, and sleep disorders every year so his approach keeps pace with the field.
The goal has not changed: a dental visit that feels gentle, comfortable, and genuinely unhurried.
Living with jaw pain or headaches? Schedule your personalized TMJ evaluation.
What Dr. Herber treats
Dr. Herber treats disorders of the temporomandibular joint and the muscles around it. That covers four related areas, and he addresses all of them without surgery or medication.
TMJ treatment
Custom oral appliance therapy and bite correction for jaw pain, clicking, and limited opening.
TMJ treatment in Temecula →TMJ symptoms
Headaches, ear pain, clicking, locking, and facial soreness that people often blame on something else.
Common TMJ symptoms →TMJ and sleep disorders
Grinding, morning jaw pain, and disrupted breathing during sleep frequently connect back to the jaw.
TMJ and sleep disorders →Craniofacial pain
Head, face, ear, and neck pain that starts in the jaw joint and the muscles around it.
Craniofacial pain →Patient Testimonials
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![Jim, a patient of Dr. Erich Herber in Temecula]()
“I used to be extremely nervous about visiting the dentist, but the gentle care that Dr. Herber and his team provided, allow me to be very relaxed for my dental visits now. The new smile restored my worn down teeth to a “better than new” condition! I am very happy with my new smile.”
— Jim
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![Chenin, a patient of Dr. Erich Herber in Temecula]()
"Getting a smile makeover has been one of my best decisions to date. A smile is the first impression we make! I absolutely LOVE my smile."
— Chenin
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![Kevin, a patient of Dr. Erich Herber in Temecula]()
"This was one of the very best investments I’ve ever made!"
— Kevin
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"This may sound crazy, but I love going to my dentist!"
Sue W.
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“In these times of corporate dental practices, it is refreshing to go to Dr. Herber. The office is clean and well kept and it feels like you are dealing with a human being who cares about what he is doing. Thank you, Dr. Herber!”
— Mike B.
Questions about the practice
Who is Erich W. Herber, D.D.S.?
Dr. Herber is a Temecula, California dentist whose practice centers on TMJ disorders. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and completed advanced training at the Las Vegas Institute, including a mini-residency in TMJ disorders, sleep disorders, and craniofacial pain. He has treated TMJ patients for over 30 years and lived with TMJ symptoms himself.
Where is the practice located?
The office is at 40140 Winchester Road, Suite B, Temecula, CA 92591, across the street from Chaparral High School. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone number is (951) 795-4833.
Will I see Dr. Herber himself?
Yes. This is a single-chair practice, so Dr. Herber sees one patient at a time and handles both the evaluation and the treatment personally.
Is TMJ dentistry a recognized dental specialty?
No. The American Dental Association does not recognize TMJ treatment as a dental specialty, so no dentist can hold board certification in it. What distinguishes one practice from another is training and focus. Dr. Herber completed a mini-residency in TMJ disorders at the Las Vegas Institute, takes advanced continuing education in the field every year, and treats TMJ disorders as the center of his practice.
What areas does the practice serve?
Patients travel from Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, Fallbrook, and the surrounding Riverside County and North San Diego County communities.
Living with jaw pain, clicking, or headaches? Call (951) 795-4833 or request a personalized TMJ evaluation.
More questions about jaw pain, clicking, and treatment? See the TMJ FAQ.