TMJ & Sleep Apnea Center in San Marcos, CA

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Why Choose a Specialized TMJ & Sleep Center?

While general family dentists focus heavily on teeth, fillings, and gums, true relief from complex craniofacial disorders requires dedicated medical training.

The 10% Clinical Credential

Less than 10% of practicing dentists in the United States possess the diagnostic training required to correctly manage complex TMJ and sleep breathing disorders. These medical disciplines are rarely covered deeply in standard dental school curriculums.

Advanced Training Matters

Our doctor Sonny Eslampour, DDS, has dedicated countless post-doctoral hours to mastering the interplay of airway dynamics, neuromuscular jaw positioning, and chronic head and neck pain to treat the core biological cause of your condition.

Dr. Sonny Eslampour DDS

Meet Dr. Sonny Eslampour, DDS

Providing advanced, non-surgical relief for jaw pain, chronic tension headaches, and sleep breathing disorders throughout North San Diego County since 2004.

Having a deep understanding of the head and neck muscles, joint anatomy, and function, our doctor has been able to provide relief for jaw pain and headaches for years to his patients.

Advanced San Marcos TMJ & Jaw Pain Treatment

  • The Clinical Reality: Persistent jaw clicking, restricted opening, severe facial neuralgias, and locked jaws are structural orthopedics issues, not standard dental decay. When craniofacial muscles are forced to overcompensate for a misaligned bite, it causes progressive joint damage, changing your eating habits and overall health over time.
  • The Treatment Path: As an established North San Diego County TMJ specialist, Dr. Sonny Eslampour focuses on physical, non-surgical stabilization of the temporomandibular joint. By utilizing precise clinical data and custom joint decompression protocols, we treat the biological root cause of your pain rather than masking structural imbalances with temporary drug therapy.

Comfortable CPAP Alternatives for Sleep Apnea

  • The Clinical Reality: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) repeatedly disrupts your oxygen supply throughout the night, destroying critical deep sleep cycles. Left untreated, this constant oxygen deprivation causes chronic morning fatigue, daytime brain fog, and severe long-term cardiovascular risks like high blood pressure.
  • The Treatment Path: If you are struggling with a loud, restrictive, or uncomfortable CPAP machine, custom-fabricated oral appliance therapy offers a quiet, highly compliant alternative. Our FDA-cleared, custom-engineered sleep devices gently hold your lower jaw in a stable, forward position. This keeps your airway naturally open all night, completely eliminating heavy snoring and restoring optimal oxygen flow.

Specialized Treatment for Craniofacial Tension Headaches

  • The Clinical Reality: Chronic tension headaches, recurring migraines, and severe morning head pain are frequently linked to deep muscle imbalances within the jaw. Excessive, subconscious daytime clenching and nighttime grinding create persistent joint compression, triggering hyper-activation of the trigeminal nerve pathway.
  • The Treatment Path: Successful long-term relief requires treating the structural source rather than over-relying on over-the-counter pain medications. By realigning the neuromuscular bite position and deploying targeted clinical protocols—including therapeutic Botox injections directly into hyperactive jaw muscles—we relieve muscle tension to significantly reduce the frequency and duration of chronic headaches.

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Insurance and Financing

TMJ therapy and Sleep Apnea treatments fall under “medical” insurance mostly. Sometimes, your “dental” insurance may have benefits for mouthguards which can be applied towards TMJ therapy. We want to keep your treatment affordable. That’s why we offer financing with low monthly payments.

Read Our Clients’ Reviews

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Peter Seltser
August 25, 2026.
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I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Eslampour and the entire team at TMJ & Sleep Apnea Center. From my very first phone call, Yasmin at the front desk made me feel comfortable, relaxed, and genuinely cared for. I was calling because I was experiencing TMJ pain, and from that first conversation through my visit with Dr. Eslampour, the experience was exceptional. Dr. Eslampour took the time to listen carefully, understand what I was experiencing, and explain what was causing my symptoms in simple, plain English that I could easily understand. His professionalism, experience, knowledge, manner, and ability to diagnose the problem gave me tremendous confidence. I also appreciated the amount of time he spent with me. I never felt rushed, and I felt that he truly cared about helping me understand what was going on and what could be done about it. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dr. Eslampour, his staff, and the entire office. If you are in pain or looking for a knowledgeable, experienced, caring professional, don’t hesitate to reach out...you’ll be glad you did. I certainly am.
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Jodi
November 4, 2024.
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This man. This doctor is one of the best. He changed my life. I had some severe TMJ from clenching so much. He was so right in that a night guard wouldn’t help with day clenching. Which I did all of the time. My face hurt, I stopped smiling or chewing much. I had such bad headaches, fatigue balance issues and nausea that I started to see a neurologist. Which was normal. When he suggested Botox into the joints I was reluctant from the price. Worth every dollar. He is so thorough and knowledgeable. He takes his time explaining after asking many questions to get the whole picture. My life has changes dramatically because of this doctor!!
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Vanessa Blansett
May 6, 2024.
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Dr. Sonny was truly a blessing. His expertise was exactly what I needed to heal my jaw. I have struggled for years with TMJ and when I was referred to him from my dentist I received that care I needed to heal. It's been 4 years since I started using his specifically designed mouth guard and I am so happy to report that have not had any issues with my jaw since. I'm so grateful for Dr. Sonny. I highly recommend him to anyone needing lasting healing for your dental needs. Thank you Dr. Sonny!
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Kaylin Burt
September 23, 2022.
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I highly recommend Platinum Dental for your TMJ care. I was struggling with tmj pain and jaw mobility for about a year and had gotten a couple other opinions before seeing Dr. Eslampour. I found him to be very personable, thorough, and fairly priced. He created a personalized night guard for me that has alleviated my pain and given me back my mobility. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome and will be recommending him to anyone I know with tmj!
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Jenni C
September 15, 2022.
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always a pleasant experience. never dismiss my questions or worries.
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Patti Zlaket
January 9, 2021.
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I have had a lot of dental work over the course of my life, so I know the difference between good dental care and exceptional care. Dr. Eslampour and his assistant are consistently professional, thorough, and easy to work with. I was experiencing jaw pain on/off that had become worse over time, and it was affecting me day and night. I clench my teeth and jaws at night when I sleep, and though I had tried other appliances to prevent it, my problems were getting worse. Dr. E. listened to all of my symptoms and concerns, and he fitted me with a custom device that I wear every night. A year later, my jaw issues are significantly improved, and I am so grateful for his care and excellent treatment of my problem. I have returned a few times for adjustments, and each time, Dr. E. takes a full assessment of how I'm doing. I feel he truly wants me to improve and remain improved. I highly recommend Dr. E. for any of your dental concerns - specifically for jaw and/or TMJ problems. He is the best!
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