{"id":725,"date":"2026-10-13T17:21:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T17:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=725"},"modified":"2026-10-23T17:23:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T17:23:57","slug":"clean-oral-appliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/clean-oral-appliance\/","title":{"rendered":"How Should I Keep My Oral Appliance Clean?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sleep apnea<\/a> is a frustrating and potentially dangerous health condition that can disrupt sleep more than a hundred times in a single night in severe cases. While many people associate sleep apnea treatment with CPAP machines, many dentists prefer to treat the problem with noninvasive oral appliances that are incredibly easy to use. Here\u2019s a quick look at how oral appliances work and how you can keep your device clean and functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Oral Appliances Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep apnea is characterized by the tissues in the neck such as muscles and fat deposits weighing heavily upon the windpipe when they relax during sleep. This can cause the windpipe to constrict and cut off airflow, which will cause the sleeper to awaken suddenly and out of breath. Oral appliances help prevent this by shifting the jaw into a forward position that makes it more difficult for the airway to become blocked. These devices are simply worn over the teeth (similarly to a retainer or an athletic mouthguard) when the patient sleeps and involve no hoses or noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Keep My Oral Appliance in Great Shape?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To keep your oral appliance in excellent condition, stick to the following rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n