Hi guys, Is the below the best product of this kind? Seems very convenient: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aqueos-Spo...61061&sr=8-1&keywords=Gum+Shield+Disinfectant I hate to have to brush the gum shield. looking for a spray like this. Thanks
I use denture cleaning tablets. cheaper and more effective then anything else. After you use them once you'll realise how insanely dirty your mouth guard was.
Could you really use soap and water to wash it? Isn't that bad for dental hygiene and the shield? I could just use the antibacterial hand wash - this would be the most convenient and quick process.... Thanks for all the replies guys ps why can't you thank posts anymore?
Quick and convenient isnt the same as thorough and clean. literally a ten minute soak does the job to an acceptable level
I dread to think how much bacteria is on my gumshield. It's just stuck at the bottom of my bag for weeks on end.
This is what I do. I brush them with my toothbrush, then soak them overnight in mouthwash. I like the denture cleaning tabs idea though. I think I will try that!
In addition to cleaning your gumshield make sure you clean the case in which it's kept. You can use regular dishwashing detergent for this and make sure it's dry before putting your gumshield back. Finally don't soak overnight. 1 hour maximum to avoid degrading the material it's made out of.
I have a lower gumshield from the dentist (to stop me grinding my teeth at night) and was told to wash that in regular anti-bac soap. So I do my martial arts one like that too. And then the odd bit of straight tooth paste just in case it starts to taste soapy.