How Should I Care For A Mouthguard?

1.	How Should I Care For A Mouthguard?
Answer» Clean your mouthguard by WASHING it with soap and cool (not hot) water. Before storing, soak your mouthguard in mouthwash. Keep your mouthguard in a well-ventilated, plastic storage box when not in use. Make sure the box has SEVERAL holes so the mouthguard will dry. HEAT is bad for a mouthguard, so don't leave it in direct sunlight or in a closed automobile. Don't bend your mouthguard when storing. Don't handle or wear someone else's mouthguard. CALL your dentist if there are any problems.

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Clean your mouthguard by WASHING it with soap and cool (not hot) water.
Before storing, soak your mouthguard in mouthwash.
Keep your mouthguard in a well-ventilated, plastic storage box when not in use. Make sure the box has SEVERAL holes so the mouthguard will dry.
HEAT is bad for a mouthguard, so don't leave it in direct sunlight or in a closed automobile.
Don't bend your mouthguard when storing.
Don't handle or wear someone else's mouthguard.
CALL your dentist if there are any problems.

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