Question 1

is seeing black mold on mouth guard harmful?

Accepted Answer

Clean it: Black mold can cause localized and possible systemic infection.  Clean it first by placing it in a container with denture cleanser or 2-3 drops of bleach in water.  Let it soak overnight.  Use a regular toothbrush under running water to scrub off the mold.  Repeat as necessary to remove the mold.  Leave the mouth guard in a clean container ; denture cleanser when not in use.  Change solution daily.

Question 2

what's the best mouth guard for athletes?

Accepted Answer

Guards aid athletes: Mouthguards can protect teeth, jaw joints and reduce the chance of concussions. Newer guards also improve endurance, strength, stability, flexibility and power.  Examples are custom ppm and self fit power balance performance mouthguards.  Old style guards ignore the bite.  Newer ones consider jaw position, so they are also, more comfortable.

Question 3

mouth guard turns yellow, is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Mouth guards collect bacteria, plaque and tartar may accumulate.   Very important to thoroughly clean after each wearing.  Hard plastic guards will discolor less than soft, rubber type guards which are more porous and will discolor over time.  Be sure to bring your guards every time you have your dental cleaning appointments so that your dentist may check the fit & condition of your guard.

Question 4

why do my gums itch after using a mouth guard?

Accepted Answer

Irritation/allergy: Try taking some Claritin in the morning and/or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night to relieve itching.

Question 5

how to test if a sports mouth guard is durable?

Accepted Answer

By use: Be aware that all mouth guards will wear out. The biggest problem may be using them too long. Depending on the sport and duration you should get a new guard every season and probably mid season as well. If you are s bruxer or chew on it a lot plan on replacing once a month.

Question 6

foul taste in mouth from mouth guard. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Brush or soak: Do you brush the guard or soak it in a proper solution? That will help get the bacteria off it that causes the foul smell. It should be done at least once a day.

Question 7

can wearing a mouth guard mess up your tooth alignment?

Accepted Answer

Highly Unlikely: A guard which fits adequately & is worn only a few hours a day (or night) cannot move your teeth. However, an ill-fitting (non-professional) guard can move your teeth, especially if it's worn a significant amount of time. Guards which don't cover all your teeth in one arch or which don't have contact will all opposing teeth can cause some movement also if worn too much. Get a professional one.

Question 8

how can i make it so i get used to a dental mouth guard?

Accepted Answer

Keep on trying : A custom made moth guard is more comfortable that one that you buy in a store or online.  These can be adjusted. See your dentist for this.
Sometimes it takes just wearing it, keeping it in your mouth, to get used to it. Determination to get used to it can be the most important thing if you have a well fitting mouth guard.

Question 9

i keep grinding holes into mouth guard, how can i prevent this?

Accepted Answer

ENT,dentist or psych: Talk to your dentist, an ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialist, and/or a psychiatrist about your problem - until someone can help you fix it.

Question 10

how does biting down onto something like mouth guard help with pain?

Accepted Answer

CHEEK BITING: The dentist will put a dental guard to keep  you from grinding teeth while asleep so you can not bite your cheek.

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