Dr. Sid Solomon, Redefining TMJ Care Through Precision and Insight
About the Practice
Why Is Dr. Sid Solomon the Best at This?
Dr. Sid Solomon has spent nearly four decades mastering gnathology and neuromuscular dentistry, not as a side interest, but as his life's work. Patients fly in from across the country and around the world because he solves complex TMJ cases and TMD conditions that leave others stumped. He's not just treating symptoms, he's identifying why the jaw and temporomandibular joint aren’t functioning correctly and fixing the problem at the source.
His training is extensive. He is a distinguished graduate of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) and Occlusion Connections (OC), former UCLA faculty, and founder of the Facial Academy of Cosmetics and Esthetics. He invented UniTox®, the only FDA-cleared delivery system for Botox in TMJ therapy, now used by practitioners globally for TMJ pain, muscle hyperactivity, and bite-related tension. He’s appeared on national television, trained dentists internationally in places like Dubai and Tanzania, and built a reputation not on marketing, but on results.
What That Looks Like in Practice
The Difference Behind Dr. Solomon’s Unmatched TMJ Success
Credentials matter, but outcomes matter more. Dr. Solomon has built a practice on one principle: if there’s a solution, he’ll find it. His patients aren’t numbers. They’re people whose TMJ pain has been dismissed, whose questions went unanswered, whose previous treatments failed. He changes that.
His approach combines decades of clinical experience with the most advanced TMJ diagnostic tools available. He doesn’t rely on outdated methods or one-size-fits-all appliances. Every TMJ orthotic is custom-designed. Every treatment plan is built around the patient’s unique anatomy, symptoms, and functional goals. He integrates therapies, Botox for TMJ-related muscle tension, bite realignment for structural imbalance, stress management for lifestyle triggers, because TMJ disorders rarely have a single cause.
Where the Difference Shows
Time To Smile: Center for Cosmetic, Implant, & Neuromuscular Dentistry
For nearly four decades, Dr. Sid Solomon has dedicated his career to helping patients regain comfort, balance, and confidence through advanced TMJ care, cosmetic dentistry, and neuromuscular dentistry. At Time To Smile, home of the Center for Cosmetic, Implant, and Neuromuscular Dentistry (CCIND) in Los Angeles, he has built spaces where science and compassion work in harmony. His expertise extends from precise bite correction to complete smile rejuvenation, each grounded in decades of clinical mastery and a deep understanding of gnathological principles and TMJ biomechanics.
What truly defines Dr. Solomon’s work is the time and attention he devotes to every patient. Each new TMJ consultation can last up to two hours, allowing him to listen closely, assess posture, jaw movement, muscle function, airway patterns, and lifestyle habits before recommending treatment. His practice values understanding over speed, every plan is personal, every outcome purposeful. For Dr. Solomon, dentistry is more than treatment; it’s healing through precision, empathy, and trust.
Dr. Solomon’s Promise, A Life Devoted to His Patients
After 38 years in practice, my passion for dentistry and my dedication to understanding and treating TMJ disorders continues to grow stronger each day. The knowledge I have gained and the patients I have served have shaped not just my career, but who I am. Every continuing education course and every innovation in TMJ and neuromuscular dentistry that I study strengthens my ability to help those who place their trust in me.
Relieving pain, whether it is TMJ discomfort, chronic headaches, facial tension, or emotional strain, is what drives me. Each patient who walks into my practice receives my full attention and commitment. My family keeps me grounded, but my purpose lies in helping people live free from TMJ pain and full of confidence. That is my promise to every patient, every time.
How We Approach Your Care
We don’t rush through exams. Dr. Solomon spends up to two hours mapping your jaw function, muscle activity, and bite alignment using K7 and J5 instrumentation. This isn’t guesswork, it’s objective TMJ diagnostic data that reveals what’s actually happening inside your temporomandibular joint and muscular system, not what someone assumes is wrong.
Your jaw muscles should work in harmony, not fight against each other. Dr. Solomon uses neuromuscular principles to identify where TMJ tension, imbalance, or dysfunction exists, then corrects it through precise bite adjustment and muscle relaxation techniques. The goal is restoring natural TMJ function, not masking symptoms.
Every orthotic Dr. Solomon designs is built specifically for your jaw anatomy and bite pattern. These aren’t generic nightguards ordered from a catalog. They’re precision TMJ appliances that reposition your jaw to where it functions best, reducing strain on the temporomandibular joints and muscles while you sleep or throughout the day.
When your teeth don’t meet correctly, your jaw compensates, often painfully. Dr. Solomon corrects these imbalances through careful occlusal adjustment, reshaping contact points so your bite works with your TMJ and muscular system instead of against it. Most patients avoid surgery entirely with this neuromuscular approach.
Dr. Solomon invented UniTox®, the only FDA-cleared Botox delivery system for TMJ therapy. He uses targeted injections to relax hypertonic TMJ-related muscles, reduce clenching and grinding, and provide relief while longer-term corrections take effect. This isn’t cosmetic, it’s therapeutic, precise, and highly effective for TMJ disorders and bruxism.
TMJ doesn’t exist in isolation. Dr. Solomon coordinates care with physical therapists, chiropractors, and stress-management specialists when needed. He understands that temporomandibular dysfunction affects your posture, sleep, breathing, and emotional well-being. True healing often requires addressing all these pieces, not just the joint itself.
At Time To Smile, Dr. Sid Solomon brings over 38 years of expertise in TMJ treatment, cosmetic dentistry, and neuromuscular dentistry. Call today to schedule your appointment and begin your path to lasting relief.
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What Makes Dr. Solomon’s Care Different
Dr. Solomon remains actively involved in every patient’s post-treatment phase to ensure results last. His approach stands apart because he listens deeply before treating. Each patient receives up to two hours of one-on-one attention, where he studies posture, sleep habits, muscle behavior, and stress patterns connected to TMJ dysfunction. Using K7 and J5 diagnostics, he identifies the true cause of TMJ pain, never relying on guesswork or assumptions.
Surgery is always the last resort. Dr. Solomon restores balance through precise TMJ orthotics and whole-body alignment, focusing on the connection between jaw function, posture, airway support, and muscle health. His decades of teaching, global training, and relentless curiosity help patients finally find relief where others could not.
Routine visits monitor TMJ stability, track progress, and address any emerging signs of imbalance.
Subtle refinements to orthotics keep jaw alignment and comfort perfectly maintained as healing continues.
Guidance on posture, stress control, sleep position, and daily habits enhances long-term TMJ recovery outcomes.
Continued care builds trust and ensures patients remain TMJ pain free for years ahead.
Dr. Sid Solomon treats patients at both 1620 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, and 1655 Los Angeles Blvd #204, Los Angeles, CA 91362. He focuses exclusively on complex TMJ disorders, TMD conditions, and bite misalignment using advanced K7 and J5 neuromuscular diagnostics that are rarely found in general dental practices. Each consultation lasts up to two hours, allowing him to evaluate jaw function, muscle behavior, and occlusal balance in depth and treat challenging TMJ cases that others could not resolve.
Yes. Patients travel from across the United States and internationally to see Dr. Solomon for his expertise in TMJ rehabilitation, gnathological principles, and neuromuscular dentistry. For out-of-town patients, treatment plans are structured to minimize return visits while ensuring results stay consistent and follow-through remains complete.
Treatment duration depends on the severity of the TMJ condition. Some patients notice improvement within weeks as muscle tension decreases, while more complex TMD cases may require several months of orthotic therapy, jaw realignment, and follow-up adjustments. Dr. Solomon provides honest timelines during consultation, never rushed and never generalized.
Rarely. Dr. Solomon prioritizes non-invasive TMJ treatment methods, including custom neuromuscular orthotics, bite realignment, muscle relaxation therapy, and restorative balance. Surgery is considered only when conservative TMJ care has been fully explored without satisfactory improvement.
Many dental insurance plans cover parts of TMJ therapy and medically necessary TMD treatment. Our offices in Los Angeles verify your benefits beforehand and provide clear cost breakdowns. When applicable, documentation of medical necessity is prepared to support insurance submission and potential reimbursement.
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