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…
Bad Habits That Cause Jaw Pain
These bad habits can often lead to TMJ if they are prolonged for a long period of time. 1) Grinding teeth or bruxism Clenching your teeth and grinding them can lead to both jaw strain as well as broken chipped teeth because your jaw is being forced out of…
Bad Habits and TMJ
Although many habits are bad on their own, when suffering from TMJ Disorder, they can cause more damage than usual. For example, bad posture, eating habits, and biting your nails are all habits that should be avoided; however, these bad habits can also be negatively affecting your health. For those…
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…
To Do or Not to Do: Living with TMJ Disorder.
In America alone, about 12% of all people experience TMJ pain. If you are one of them, you’re probably incredibly cognizant that handling the pain can feel impossible. Although treatment is the best (long-term) option, there are some simple things you can fix and manage in your daily life to…
Finding a TMJ Dentist on Facebook?
Social media is deeply prevalent in our culture today; whether it’s keeping in touch with Grandma or getting the top news, we use Facebook in particular as a platform for many of our needs. Our research has proven that Facebook can actually also be a good place to find…
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…
Dr. Solomon on The Doctor’s Show!
Dr. Solomon got the opportunity recently to be featured in the treatment of a serious, complex TMJ Disorder case on The Doctor’s Show. He had a wonderful time and is so glad to be part of this patient’s journey to the pain free life she deserves for herself and her…
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…
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