HOW TO CLEAN A MOUTHGUARD

If you frequently wear a mouthguard to keep you protected during your games, you need to know how to clean it. Knowing how to clean a mouthguard is another way to keep your mouth protected

Here are the different Ways to Clean:

1, Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is a great way to clean many things around the house. Your mouthguard just happens to be one more thing to add to the list. When using hydrogen peroxide to clean your mouthguard, be sure to use 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Rinse your mouthguard with the hydrogen peroxide for about 10 minutes. You can also soak it in the hydrogen peroxide as well. When done, dry it off and store it.

2, Mouthguard Cleaners

If you want to get real fancy, there are mouthguard cleaners available. These cleaners are non-alcohol based and will clean your mouthguard with a simple soak. After soaking, you’ll pat it dry and store it.

3, Soap and Water

There’s nothing like your basic soap and water. We sometimes forget to remember how simple, yet effective washing things with soap and warm water is. When using the soap and water method, remember to use anti-bacterial soap.

4,Toothbrush

When using a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean your mouthguard with, you need to be sure that the toothbrush is a soft-bristled one and that your toothpaste is non-abrasive. Brush your mouthguard and then give it a good rinse and dry before storing it.

Use these tips listed above and your mouthguard will last you for quite some time!