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Do you keep asking how do I clean my night guard naturally? Vinegar and lemon juice are the answer. The highly recommended methods of cleaning a mouth guard due to their efficiency in neutralizing any alkaline component on the surface of the mouth guard. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Natural methods of cleaning a mouth guard


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Natural methods of cleaning a mouth guard
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Do you keep asking how do I clean my night guard
naturally? Vinegar and lemon juice are the
answer. The highly recommended methods of
cleaning a mouth guard due to their efficiency in
neutralizing any alkaline component on the
surface of the mouth guard.
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. For more stubborn buildups that prove hard to
remove with tooth brush and tooth paste, vinegar
is highly recommended but precaution exist for
those whore totally dislike the vinegar smell
left after the cleaning. Lemon juice is efficient
for less stubborn buildups and also leaves behind
a more pleasant smell unlike the vinegar. These
are not the only natural methods that can be used
to clean the mouth guard.
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Other natural method of cleaning the mouth
guard Though not that effective, as a method of
how to clean a mouth guard, baking soda can also
be used for this purpose. Baking soda has
numerous applications but though not mostly used
for the purpose of cleaning a mouth guard, it is
still efficient if used less often and
complimented with other methods.
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The procedure of using baking soda involves
pouring it in water and mixing them in a bowl.
The recommended reaction is that of 1 cup 2
teaspoonfuls of water and baking soda
respectively.
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The mixture should be allowed to dissolve and
left overnight. Lastly the mouth guard should be
rinsed with relatively warm water. Care should be
taken when using brush paste to conduct the above
procedure as can cause abrasions that will result
to wear and tear of the mouth guard.
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Like any method used for cleaning the baking soda
has it demerits which include the existence of
build up though not much toxic like the initial
one prior to cleaning , which is not a good a
sight at all.
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Also baking soda is not that efficient unlike
other natural methods it still leaves bacteria on
the surface hence if it should not be used solely
but complimented with other method for great
results. The baking soda also make the mouth
guard to stiffen and became tight hence may not
be protective as before as some portions of the
mouth will be left uncovered creating an
opportunity for teeth to grind over each other.
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Simple methods of how to clean mouth guard Most
individuals will rinse their mouth guard in water
but this method solely is not effective hence
other method need to compliment it such as the
regular cleaning of the mouth guard with tooth
brush and tooth paste.
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Other commonly used method is that or rinsing the
mouth guard in soapy water. The use of anti
bacterial soap can be complimented with other
method as it is not solely efficient for those
individuals wondering on how to clean a mouth
guard.
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The anti bacterial soap helps to kill bacteria
that are found on the surface of the mouth guard.
This can be done before and after use of the
mouth guard but enough cool water should be used
to rinse the soap before it is stored or put back
to the mouth. Bleach can also be used though
caution should be taken as it can cause permanent
teeth discoloration.
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For more information go homepage
http//www.cleanguard.net
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Thank You
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