Over the yearsthe problem of bruxism has been a has caused untold
misery to most individuals.
The sensitivity of teeth and the pain that company this rarely known
condition has led to many individuals adopting many ways of guarding
their teeth from grinding.
One of the most efficient method is the use of a night guard.
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Cleaning the mouthguard using bleach
The efficiency of bleach to clean mouth guard has been a controversial topic and many
arguments have been placed across for and against.
The bleach cleans by killing germs that find their way into the lining of the night guard.
Using bleach calls for an individual to soak the mouth guard in a bowl that contains bleach
and water in the 10:1.
The bowl should be left for a period of at least half an hour. After cleaning the mouth guard
with bleach it is very important to rinse it with lots of water to remove the stains of bleach that
are cringing on the lining of the mouth guard.
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A tooth pasteand toothpaste should also be used to remove these stains as they are usually
very stubborn.
If left, the bleach stains may completely discolor the night guard creating an unpleasant sight
which also acts as a bleeding ground for bacteria and other disease causing micro-organism.
When used as a cleaning agent the rinsing part is very important as bleach once ingested may
be a source of illness for an individual.
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Caring for theclean night guard
Proper cleaning is not enough to guarantee a bacteria free and effective night guard.
The first step in taking care of the clean night guard is by ensuring that the mouth is well
brushed with toothpaste and tooth brush prior to introducing the night guard into the mouth.
Also the clean night guard should be stored in case and lead inserted to ensure. The case and the
lead should be cleaned with bleach too, and the procedure for ensuring that the bleach stain
doesn’t remain in them performed.
Night GuardFitting Night Guard
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One should avoidscrubbing the guard with an abrasive tooth brush as this is likely to cause
wear and tear which mean that it should be replaced as soon as possible. No attempt should be
made to alter the size of night guard as this may tear or may make it not to fit well.
This is the reason why most individuals always go for a custom made night guard as there are
made with the right measurement of the person denture in mind.