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Best Way To Clean Your Mouth Guard – Don’t Wait to Try These Easy Tricks!

If you wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth from grinding, you know how important it is for protecting your smile. Regular cleaning not only keeps bacteria and stains at bay, but also extends the life of your mouth guard. With just a few simple steps that are easy to incorporate into your routine, you’ll be admiring your squeaky clean night guard, and your mouth will be thanking you.

 
If you’re looking for the best way to clean your mouth guard on a daily basis, simply using a soft bristle toothbrush and rinsing your night guard it in water is the best way to go. Remember to let it dry completely before storing because a moist environment is more likely to allow bacteria to thrive. It’s also best to avoid using toothpaste to clean due to the harsh abrasives.

The best way to clean your night guard on a weekly basis is to deep clean using a cleaning tablet. Simply drop a cleaning tablet meant for use with dental appliances into a glass with water with your mouth guard and let it soak for 10 minutes. Those fizzy bubbles will work their cleaning magic and leave a fresh minty scent too. After soaking, rinse in cool water and allow to dry completely before storing.

Just like your teeth, your night guard needs care and cleaning to keep it at its best. Incorporating these steps into your routine will go a long way toward not only keeping it fresh and clean, but also giving it the longest life possible.

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