Dr. Pamela Powell provides orthotic devices to treat TMJ disorders. These devices are custom-made to fit your mouth and help treat your TMJ disorder and are carefully designed after extensive evaluation of your mouth and jaw joints, as well as consultation with your medical doctor.

Some of our patients wonder how a TMJ orthotic is different from a mouth guard, night guard, splint or NTI appliance that they already have but does not work. The answer is that the neuromuscular orthosis is made with your body’s measured nerve and muscle information and has the shape and contour of natural teeth, custom-made to fit your smile. These specialized contours guide the brain and muscles into the relaxed jaw position. Generally, the plastic of other guards or splints simply keeps your teeth apart, often holding them in your regular, dysfunctional bite position. At our office, the shape of the orthotic is determined by using specialized diagnostic equipment. Other guards and splints are not made with this sophisticated technology.

For more information on TMJ orthotics in Boise, Idaho, as well as the other treatments we provide at Powell TMJ & Sleep Solutions, we invite you to contact us at 208-344-2593 and schedule an appointment with our doctor. Dr. Powell looks forward to caring for you!