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.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Here are some tips.: Guard odor is very common. Tip #1: simply brushing your guard after every meal just as you would your teeth. The morning is crucial as it will help get rid of your morning breath. Tip #2: floss your teeth on a daily basis. Will smell terrible food sits in ur guard. Tip #3: not only is rinsing with an antimicrobial mouth wash very important for your mouth, it can also act as an odor killer.
Answered 3/13/2013
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Clean: Clean your mouth guard. Brush it gently ( no toothpaste) 2x/day.. Careful not to splash, soak in 1 part chlorine bleach, 3 parts water for at least an hour. 1x/day soak in denture cleartfg
Answered 10/31/2015
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Water and Vinegar: Store the mouthguard overnight in water, adding half of a teaspoon of white vinegar will help keep them clean and odor free.
Answered 10/31/2015
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