{"id":274,"date":"2022-05-03T15:52:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T15:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/?p=274"},"modified":"2022-06-20T23:22:48","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T23:22:48","slug":"getting-used-to-your-new-oral-appliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/getting-used-to-your-new-oral-appliance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Used to Your New Oral Appliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/man-placing-his-oral-appliance-1.jpg\" alt=\"Man placing his oral appliance before going to bed.\" class=\"wp-image-278\" width=\"313\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/man-placing-his-oral-appliance-1.jpg 804w, https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/man-placing-his-oral-appliance-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/man-placing-his-oral-appliance-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you\u2019ve\nprobably received some nifty new mouth gear as part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/oral-appliance.html\">treatment<\/a>! But even\nthough this solution is incredibly helpful for patients who struggle to get a\ngood night\u2019s rest, you might be having some difficulties with the adjustment\nprocess. There\u2019s nothing to worry about, though\u2014it can take time for your body\nto get used to a new oral appliance. But once it does, you\u2019ll immediately\nnotice a difference in the quality of your sleep. Here\u2019s what you need to know\nabout oral appliances so you can better adjust to yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Issues from Oral Appliances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your oral appliance might feel strange at first, and your\nbody will react differently to the new object inside your mouth. New patients\ncommonly experience things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Drooling<\/strong> \u2013 Your mouth can mistake the\nappliance for food and produce more saliva than usual as a result.<\/li><li><strong>Gagging<\/strong> \u2013 Some patients with stronger gag\nreflexes experience difficulties when placing their appliance.<\/li><li><strong>Discomfort and tightness<\/strong> \u2013 The appliance might\nfeel unnatural and tight at first, but this tightness also helps to keep it\nsecure in place.<\/li><li><strong>Nighttime removals<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes your body\ncan unconsciously remove or eject your appliance at night without you even\nrealizing it!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Get Used to My Appliance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The secret to overcoming all the issues associated with a\nnew oral appliance is to <em>give things a little time<\/em>. If you continue to\nwear your appliance every night, your brain will gradually adjust to the new\nsensations and begin to block out feelings of discomfort. It truly is mind over\nmatter; your saliva production will stop increasing, and the nighttime removals\nshould halt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This adjustment period typically takes 2 to 3 weeks, but it\ndepends on the patient. Sometimes your gag reflex can be difficult to overcome,\nbut letting your body relax and breathing through your nose can assist with\nthis. You can also practice wearing the appliance for shorter periods during\nthe day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If I\u2019m Unable to Adjust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s been three weeks and you\u2019re still not able to adjust\nto your new oral appliance, there might be a problem with its design. Your\ndentist can make the necessary adjustments or give you an entirely new\nappliance. However, it\u2019s important to remember that consistency is a major part\nof the adjustment process. Constant disruptions or failure to wear your\nappliance every night will slow down your progress, even if the device is\ndesigned perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your oral appliance is there to help you, but it\u2019s still\ngoing to take a little getting used to. Knowing what to expect throughout the\nprocess and monitoring your own discomfort can ensure that you\u2019re able to\nadjust to it and enjoy the benefits of a good night\u2019s sleep once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Keane Fedosky received his dental doctorate from the\nBaylor College of Dentistry and has been practicing in the area for over 20\nyears! Dr. Fedosky is a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas\nDental Association, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. His\npractice is proud to offer a wide range of services including sleep apnea\ntherapy and TMJ treatment. If you have any questions for Dr. Fedosky or would like\nto schedule an appointment, feel free to reach out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or by phone: (972)\n753-3737.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you\u2019ve probably received some nifty new mouth gear as part of your treatment! But even though this solution is incredibly helpful for patients who struggle to get a good night\u2019s rest, you might be having some difficulties with the adjustment process. There\u2019s nothing to worry about, though\u2014it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Getting Used To Your New Oral Appliance | Plano Dentist | Dr. Keane Fedosky<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An oral appliance can help you achieve a good night\u2019s sleep, but you might be having trouble adjusting to your new treatment. 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