Banishing Bruxism with Botox®
Bruxism is a common disorder in many patients. With the growing demands of our economy and life pressure, many unconsciously resort to grinding their teeth as a way of de-stressing. Sadly enough, this type of grinding, while asleep or awake, often times leads to painful and severe dental and neuromuscular…
The Differences Between Bruxism and TMJ Disorder
Sometimes, even with a diagnosis, understanding of the disease or disorder that you suffer from can be elusive at best. Because of this confusion, if there are multiple disorders, such as Bruxism and TMD, that are similar, it is easy to become misinformed. Though there is a natural propensity to…
Living Every Day Life with TMJ Disorder
Although TMJ Disorder is not something to take lightly, and finding and treating the cause behind it is of utmost importance, simple self-care actions can be done in daily life to help in the lessening of the pain often related to TMJ Disorder, including: Avoiding hard foods Avoiding chewing gum,…
The FIVE signs that it IS TMJ Disorder
Often times, we find ourselves in pain and diagnosing ourselves with crazy, off-the-wall diseases and disorders based on what Google matches to our symptoms. This being said, there is no need to self-diagnose TMJ Disorder: Dr. Sid Solomon, DDS is a leading Los Angeles neuromuscular and cosmetic expert of nearly…
TMJ Disorder Awareness Month
Millions of Americans, especially between the ages of 18 and 40, agonize from symptoms related to TMJ Disorder. Although it is a highly common disorder, it is often ignored, misdiagnosed or even mistreated. It can be unnoticed or discounted by doctors and specialists who don’t have a broad understanding of…
TMJ Disorder and the Holidays
With the holidays right around the corner, TMJ Disorder often flares up, interrupting what should be a wonderful time with friends and family. Although the TMD might be pre-existing, the hustle and bustle and accompanying hassle that tends to occur this time of year will often cause tension, causing TMD…
TMJ: Fact or Fiction
Over the years, there has been so much controversy regarding the subject of Neuromuscualar Dentistry. Because controversy leads to misinformation and confusion, I would like to take a moment as a certified TMJ Expert in Los Angeles, and provide answers to questions that so many patients have regarding TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint…
Are Braces Behind TMJ Disorder?
Given Dr. Sid Solomon, DDS’s nearly thirty years of experience, patients often turn to him with their many TMJ Disorder related questions. With millions of people in the United States suffering from TMJ Disorder symptoms such as jaw pain, mouth pain, facial pain, migraines and headaches, clicking and popping in…
The Five Main Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
TMJ Disorder is a condition that is generally seen in patients between the age of 18 and 45. Many patients have gone to ENTs, acupuncturists, chiropractors, various doctors, and even emergency rooms to relieve them of pain, often times, to no avail. Dr. Sid Solomon, DDS is a leading…
Bad Posture + Bad Bite = TMJ Disorder
In Dr. Sid Solomon’s nearly thirty years of experience, he has successfully treated many cases of TMJ disorders, or TMD. TMD symptoms include pain in the jaw, dizziness, ringing in the ears, headaches and migraines, mouth pain, neck and shoulder pain, and clicking, popping and locking of the jaw. Sometimes,…
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