Mouth Guards

At Three Rivers Dental, we don’t just provide mouth guards—we take the time to understand your unique needs and concerns. Whether you’re dealing with clenching, grinding, TMJ discomfort, or the effects of high-contact sports, our team is here to listen, support, and provide a custom solution designed specifically for you. 

We believe that oral health is personal, and we’re committed to helping you find relief and long-term comfort with compassionate, relationship-driven care. Combat the risk of jaw pain and dysfunction with the help of our mouth guard products, here at Three Rivers Dental. Contact our office to find an oral appliance that works great for you!

How Mouth Guards Can Help You Feel Your Best

Mouth guards are highly recommended for patients of all ages, especially if you fall under these at-risk categories for jaw dysfunction. 

  • Bruxism: Left untreated, clenching and grinding may cause excessive permanent wear to teeth, broken teeth, and damage to the jaw joint and its supporting muscles. As a whole-body focused practice, we can also look into what may be causing the bruxism and help address those concerns as well.
  • High-Contact Sports Participants: Individuals who participate in high-contact sports are at greater risk for dental damage. Using bite guards in these events can help.
  • Sleep Apnea: Patients previously diagnosed with sleep apnea can benefit from our specialized Lamberg appliance and treatment. 

If you’ve been struggling with jaw pain or tooth damage, we are here to guide you toward a comfortable, lasting solution.

Benefits of Mouth Guard Treatment

Dr. Evon and our team usually recommend that mouth guards be used daily or at least on an as-needed basis. Addressing jaw or TMJ dysfunction can come with the following benefits:

Unaddressed jaw dysfunction can greatly increase the likelihood of dental injuries such as cracked or missing teeth.

Jaw pain can become nerve wracking and uncomfortable. Addressing these concerns can help patients feel more confident with their smiles.

You only have a certain amount of energy left to give in a day. Focus on giving your energy to life improvement, not addressing jaw pain.

Find Custom Oral Appliances Near You

Our clinic offers a range of oral appliances to suit your needs. Each appliance is chosen based on what needs to be treated and when it needs to be monitored. Once we are able to measure the dimensions of your smile, our team will use the powerful Asiga 3D printer to instantly prepare bite and night guards. 

If you have any questions about our mouth guards, feel free to give our office a call! We would be happy to go over your needs to determine if mouth guards or another tool can be the right fit for your symptoms.

A Kois Deprogrammer is a specialized appliance designed to relax the jaw muscles and identify bite misalignment issues. By temporarily removing the influence of habitual muscle patterns, it helps pinpoint the true position of the bite, allowing for an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment planning.

Bite guards are products that are used throughout the day. Most patients use these products to help reduce the impacts of bruxism or high-contact sports during the day. These oral appliances are customized to your particular smile and needs.

Many people don’t realize that the tooth symptoms they are dealing with during the day occur at night. A night guard may be used to help relieve sore teeth, jaw pain, and chronic headaches caused by jaw trauma. Our night guards, processed in a laboratory or in-house, are custom fit to your teeth and designed to address your specific condition. The night guard is worn each night.

Dr. Evon is also able to assist in managing sleep apnea symptoms. To assist in this endeavor, Dr. Evon uses the Lamberg appliance. The Lamberg appliance is built similarly to a mouth guard but is reconfigured meticulously to address your sleep apnea symptoms. 

Sleep apnea treatment is first diagnosed by an outside provider. Once the condition is set, we are able to use these appliances to help you address sleep apnea concerns.

Jaw Therapy

In many cases, a therapeutic approach around your jaw’s muscles is what is needed to address jaw pain and dysfunction. Dr. Evon will help you move and work with your jaw to remove unnecessary tension that may be causing your discomfort.

Find Grinding & Clenching Prevention in Columbia Falls

Let’s find the best way to protect your smile together. Address jaw pain concerns and reduce damaging dental habits with the help of Three Rivers Dental’s mouth guards. Call our Columbia Falls, MT, office today to schedule an appointment and experience the difference of truly personalized, relationship-based care.