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When cleaning your cobalt chromium dental appliance, it's important to be wary of certain chemicals.

While many individuals resort to using toothbrushes to clean their oral appliances, this approach can lead to various negative consequences.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, or SLS, is a common ingredient in many personal care and cleaning products, including oral appliance sterilizing tablets. While SLS can effectively clean and sterilize oral appliances, it also poses potential risks that consumers should be aware of.

It may be wise to avoid products combining vitamin C with sodium benzoate, especially in large quantities or in products that are stored for extended periods of time.

During the rigorous design process of the Dental pod, prototypes including UV lights were tested. However, it was decided that UV would not be included in the Dental pod for the following 3 reasons.

The Dental pod effectively cleans night guards. It cleans quickly, efficiently, and with little to no effort on your part. You also don’t need to worry about damaging your appliance. I recommend that you use the Dental pod to clean your night guard every morning after you wake up.

While sterilising tablets can kill bacteria and other germs, they may not be effective at removing plaque and other debris from your appliance. It's important to clean your dental appliance thoroughly to remove any accumulated bacteria and debris, which can cause bad breath and other oral health issues.

Do dentists recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner for dentures and false teeth? Discover if the Dental pod can deep clean your appliance!