Meet Dr. Sonny Eslampour, DDS
Your San Marcos TMJ Dentist & Sleep Apnea Specialist
Dr. Sonny Eslampour, DDS, has proudly called the San Diego community home for more than 30 years. His deep-rooted passion for understanding both human health and patient behavior began at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where he accomplished the rigorous feat of completing two separate undergraduate degrees—a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. This unique educational foundation allowed him to approach clinical care with a deep understanding of both the physiological and psychological aspects of chronic pain.
Armed with these diverse insights, Dr. Eslampour earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the prestigious UCSF School of Dentistry. Following dental school, he chose to look beyond general dentistry, focusing his career on providing non-surgical solutions for complex craniofacial pain, structural jaw misalignment, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Through advanced postgraduate continuums and extensive continuing education, Dr. Eslampour has developed deep clinical experience in treating Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD/TMJ), chronic headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea. This specialized education is an ongoing journey that keeps his San Marcos practice at the absolute forefront of dental sleep medicine and neuromuscular joint care.
A Holistic, Non-Surgical Treatment Philosophy
A happily married father of two, Dr. Eslampour believes in treating every patient who walks through the doors of the TMJ & Sleep Apnea Center exactly like a member of his own family. His patient-centric treatment philosophy revolves around the vital concept that the mouth serves as the fundamental gateway to overall systemic health.
“The ultimate goal of our practice is to keep the mouth, airway, jaw joints, and all associated craniofacial structures stable, healthy, and completely free of disease,” explains Dr. Eslampour.
Rather than relying on invasive surgical paths, Dr. Eslampour specializes in targeted joint decompression and custom oral appliance therapy. By utilizing traditional physical dental molds to capture an ultra-precise anatomical blueprint of a patient’s bite, he creates highly customized oral devices that gently guide the jaw back into its optimal, relaxed position. This dedicated structural approach addresses the root cause of jaw popping, chronic clenching, and restricted airway blockages, helping patients achieve lasting relief without aggressive interventions.
Active Life in the San Diego Community
When he is not in the office helping patients reclaim their quality of life, Dr. Eslampour embraces an active Southern California lifestyle. He loves spending time outdoors with his wife and children, whether he is playing tennis, surfing along the San Diego coast, or snowboarding in the mountains. An avid martial arts practitioner and enthusiast, Dr. Eslampour also holds a coveted black belt in Kung Fu and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—disciplines that reflect the same focus, patience, and precise technical accuracy he brings to his clinical practice every day.