The Myth of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has recently come up as one of the healthiest ways to detox many health problems including coughs, so it has become uncontested as one of the healthiest solutions for your body, and people even use it for teeth health. However, the truth is that apple cider vinegar…
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 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…
Sleeping with TMJ Made Simple
Not only is sleep enjoyable, it is also vital in overall health and brain function; however, when suffering from any kind of chronic pain, especially TMJ disorder, sleeping can be uncomfortable and elusive. Finding the middle-ground of a sleeping position that is comfortable but also helps to circumvent waking up…
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…
TMJ Technology: Tekscan
Besides the knowledge and expertise that Dr. Solomon possesses inherently after nearly thirty years of neuromuscular practice, a large part of consistently and accurately treating TMJ Disorder is having the proper advanced tools and technology to do so. One recent innovation in TMJ dentistry that Dr. Solomon is proud…
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…