Could a snore device also fight gum disease?
NCT ID NCT06797089
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special oral appliance called myTAP, combined with a mouth shield and deep dental cleaning, can reduce gum disease in people who snore and breathe through their mouth. 43 adults with mild to moderate gum disease completed the 12-week trial. The device aims to improve breathing during sleep and reduce mouth breathing, which may help gum health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- myTAP oral appliance with mouth shield
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to manage gum disease in people who mouth-breathe and snore.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 43 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the device may not improve gum health for all users.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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