6 Ways To Clean Your Mouthguard
- Ken Mitchell
- Sep 18, 2021
- 5 min read
Updated: Feb 4
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Mouthguards don't require a whole lot of time to clean or take care of. But, if you neglect your mouthguard and fail to give it the TLC it deserves, bacteria, yeast, mold and fungi could build up on the surface and grooves of your mouthguard. If you haven't read "Dirty Mouthguards", I suggest you do that first.
Every time you wear your mouthguard you should rinse it off immediately with cool water. Never use hot water because it could cause your mouthguard to distort resulting in a bad fit. You should also store your mouthguard in a well ventilated protective case when your not using it. Your mouthguard case should also be cleaned every couple of days to prevent the formation of bacteria. Your mouthguard case should be washed with a non-toxic cleaner. Make sure the case and your mouthguard are completely dry before you put your mouthguard in the case. Most dentists recommend replacing your mouthguard case every 6-12 months. Besides cleaning your mouthguard and case, you should brush your teeth after you use your mouthguard.
*WARNING! Make sure you check with the manufacturer of your mouthguard (usually on or inside the package) on how to clean your mouthguard. Some manufacturers like SISU Mouthguards has specific materials that you should and shouldn't use to clean your mouthguard.
Methods For Cleaning Your Mouthguard
After each use of your mouthguard, brush your mouthguard gently with a soft bristle toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste in cool (not hot) water. When rinsing, continue to brush to prevent toothpaste build-up. This technique may not kill all the germs, so you may want to combine this technique with another one listed below.
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This method is recommended by dentists due
to the fact that mouthwash facilitates in killing
germs. It is recommended to soak your mouthguard
for a minimum of ten minutes and at most overnight.
This method could stain your mouthguard, so you
should try to keep that in mind when choosing a
mouthwash. A non-alcohol based mouthwash is
preferred by mouthguard manufacturers.
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This method uses anti-bacterial soap and water to kill germs. Most athletes will use this method in conjunction with other methods. If you use this method you should make sure your mouthguard is thoroughly rinsed and brushed before placing the mouthguard in your mouth.
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This method for cleaning your mouthguard is very effective and very popular with athletes. You will be able to completely clean your mouthguard little to no effort. All you have to do is place a tablet into a glass of water, drop your mouthguard in and let it sit overnight or with some tablet manufacturers, in 15 minutes. The tablets kill 99% of odor-causing bacteria, germs, plaque, and tartar.
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Cleaning tablets also require a a container to clean your mouthguard in. In Most cases you can use a denture case or even a large glass.
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This method of cleaning your mouthguard uses sonic waves or ultraviolet light. They can also remove stains from your mouthguard. Most of these devices claim to kill up to 99% of all bacteria present on a mouthguard. The downside of these devices is that they are a little expensive, but it may be worth it if you plan on playing sports for several years.
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This method uses a convenient, small spray bottle that instantly rejuvenates your mouthguard. Most sprays claim to kill 99% of bacteria, germs, microbes, and viruses. You simply spray your mouthguard directly before each use.Most sprays are flavored, leaving a fresh taste in your mouth every time you use your mouthguard.
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There are several natural organic cleaning methods to clean your mouthguard. Currently the FDA(Food And Drug Administration) doesn't recommend any of these methods and states that you should use them at your own risk. Most of these methods have cons but using any of these materials are better than not using anything at all. If you use any of these methods, your mouthguard should be rinsed thoroughly after cleaning.
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THE MATERIALS AND INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR ASSEMBLED BY THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW AND ARE INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM A LICENSED HEALTH-CAR PROFESSIONAL. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY SOLELY ON THIS CONTENT, AND THE MOUTHGUARD REVIEW ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INACCURACIES. ALWAYS READ LABELS AND DIRECTIONS BEFORE USING A PRODUCT. SOME OF THE INFORMATION MAY BE DATED AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE MOST CURRENT EVENTS. I WROTE THIS ARTICLE MYSELF AND IT EXPRESSES MY OWN OPINIONS.
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