5 Simple Steps to Keep Your Mouth Guard Clean and Hygienic

Stock Mouth Guard

Stock mouth guards are pre-made dental products readily available at any sports shop. Due to the lack of proper fit and adjustment, they offer the least protection and are the most inexpensive option .

Boil and Bite Mouth Guard

This type of mouth guard is boiled to adjust according to the size of your mouth. Keep it in the boiling water for a few minutes until it softens. Place it in your mouth mold it using your tongue and bite. It will retain the shape of your mouth to offer slight customization for your smile.

Custom-Fit Mouth Guard

Customized mouth guards are tailored to your mouth with the help of your smile impressions. They are manufactured under the supervision of an expert to offer a perfect fit. When your mouth guard covers your gums and teeth entirely, there are less chances of getting getting your smile damaged. Due to their customization, they are the most expensive options available in the market.

Enhanced Protection

Wearing a mouth guard in your mouth while you participate in sports can offer your smile protection. One of the main functions of a mouth guard is to offer your smile complete protection. A mouth guard cushions the force and keeps you perfectly aligned smile healthy.

Improves Game

When an athlete participates in the game, a slight irritation can distract you from the game. Therefore, wearing a custom-fit mouth guard ensures proper protection and allows you to focus on your game without worrying about getting your smile damaged.

Prevents Dental Concussion

A dental concussion is a condition where a hard blow impacts the ligaments of the teeth but the teeth remain unbroken. This leads to severe dental pain causing difficulty in biting or chewing.

1. Rinsing

As the mouth guard stays inside your mouth for a longer duration, you need to make sure the product is entirely clean. For this sake, you need to rinse the mouth guard in the right way. For example, before putting it in your mouth rinse it under water to make sure there is no debris or dust particle present on the surface. If not, this can further lead to bacterial development in the mouth.

Not just this, make sure you repeat the step even after removing the mouth guard. If you do not rinse it, the saliva present on it can lead to a bad odor and staining that can compromise your dental health.

2. Gentle Brushing

Other than the rinsing procedure, brushing your mouth guard also plays a crucial role. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush helps in deep cleaning of your mouth guard. Gently brush your mouth guard to remove plaques or remaining food particles in your mouth. While you are brushing, you can apply mild soap or non-abrasive toothpaste as harsh chemicals can cause wear and tear on your mouth guard. Remember! Be gentle while brushing so that the bristles do not harm the material of your mouth guard.

3. Soak in Cleaning Solutions

Deep cleaning of your mouth guard helps in its disinfecting. For this sake, soak in the cleaning solution. There are cleaning tablets available in the market. Simply dissolve them in water and place your mouth guard inside the solution. Take it out after 20 to 30 minutes and rinse it under water. Once done, your mouth guard is ready to be used again.

4. Proper Storage

When you take off your mouth guard try not to keep it anywhere on the surface. This increases the chance for your mouth guard to get in contact with germs and bacteria. For this sake, try to keep it inside a plastic storage case that keeps your mouth guard protected. Furthermore, you need to keep the case clean by rinsing it with soap.

5. Avoid Hot Water

While you are cleaning your mouth guard, try not to use too hot water as it can damage the material of your dental product. This can further lose the effectiveness of the dental product and it might not offer complete protection.

1. Smile Impressions

When you make an order for mouth guards, we will deliver an impression kit to your doorstep. It comes with everything you will need to create your impressions and a detailed guide. This helps you create your dental impressions at home.

2. Send Impressions Back

Once you have created your smile impressions, send them back to us so that we can create your mouth guards according to them. This ensures that your smile is a perfect fit and comfort.

3. Receive Your Mouth Guards

Considering your convenience, we will deliver your mouth guard to your doorstep.

4. Wear Your Mouth Guards

Follow all the instructions and wear your mouth guard to keep your perfect smile protected throughout the game.