Smelly Mouth Guard

RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Sonia (Guest Post) (08/29/2008) Hi Liz, I totally understand your frustration. I also use a night guard for my upper teeth due to my TMJ condition and a retainer for my bottom teeth every night. I have been using them for several years. What I do is I brush them both with tooth paste then I soak them in hot water with a Retainer Brite Cleaning Tablet in a Sonic Cleanser all day. Before I wear them again I rinse them in hot water and soak with Act Mouth wash for a couple of minutes (dont use mouth wash that contains alcohol). Sometimes I soak them in hot water in the Sonic Cleanser and a drop or two of clorox... but not all the time, you can do this maybe once a month or every 2 months... check the following website if you're interested in buying the Cleaning Tablet and the Sonic Cleaner, its not expensive, 1 year supply is only $39.95 and you get the Sonic Cleaner free. Here is the website. http://www.smileshop.com/catsheets/retainer_brite.asp One last thing, every time you go to your dentist for your cleaning appointment bring the night guard with you and ask them to clean it for you. They should put the night guard in a solution that removes tartar and stains. I personally do this and they come out nice and clean. Hope this is helpful. It has worked for me. Sonia, Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By (Guest Post) (08/07/2008) I have the same problem with my night guard, and I feel like my breath is worse in the morning when I am wearing it. I asked my dentist about this, and he told me to use denture cleaner. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By smith (Guest Post) (05/23/2008) I soaked my nightguard in dilute bleach - at my dentist's recommendation - but now I can't get the bleach taste to go away, despite many attempts to rinse off the guard or soak it in water. Any suggestions for how to get rid of the bleachy taste so I can start wearing my nightguard again? I'll definitely be trying a different cleaning method next time! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By peter (Guest Post) (05/15/2008) DO NOT use denture cleaners. It might just be the night guard I use, but denture cleaners (the effervescent ones) can destroy the night guard! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Felicia Rose (Guest Post) (03/16/2008) Hey Stinky, I am no sure what your guard is made of, but I used to have that problem years ago with my retainer. Someone told me that they soaked their dentures in Vinegar (regular white Vinegar) overnight every couple of weeks for the same reason and so I tried it. Unbelievable! I couldn't believe how well it worked. Try it. I would love to know how it worked for you. Obviously in your case you would do it during the day when you don't need to wear it, the point is it should be in there for at least 8 hours. Best, Felicia Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Mindy (Guest Post) (02/23/2008) Soak in listerine during the day, and disinfect once a week by boiling in an uncovered pot for 5 min. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Sven Hansen (Guest Post) (08/04/2007) I was in Philly recently at a Hockey Tournament and bought two Fresh One Antibacterial Mouthguard Cleaner Carrying Cases. Awesome product! I use it to clean my night guard and my son uses his to clean his mouthguard. We travel a lot and it is portable and convenient. I would highly recommend the purchase if you come across one! Good Luck! Sven Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Sean (Guest Post) (06/18/2007) I've had the same problem - the bacteria coming from your mouth is the issue. Soak it in hydrogen peroxide (get it at the supermarket) - the same stuff women used to beach their hair with - it will kill the bacteria and the staining...just make sure you rinse it sufficiently afterward. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Steve (Guest Post) (06/06/2007) Try the FRESH ONE Antibacterial Mouthguard Cleaning System - check out the web site @ www,freshone.ca An excellent, convenient and portable idea. Works like magic - spread the word ............... A dual compartment Cleaner Carrying Case - gotta see it and use it! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Charisse (Guest Post) (09/27/2006) This really helped me cuz I was't sure how to store mine or if I should brush it or what. Thanks! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Jake (Guest Post) (09/27/2006) I usually use mouthwash and accidentally bought listerine. Is listerine too strong to use to let the mouthguard soak in? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By olga (Guest Post) (06/22/2006) You need to brush it with toothpaste every day. To steralize it, use 1:1 solution of peroxide and water. Olga Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Ted (Guest Post) (07/13/2005) I brush it with toothpaste in the morning, then soak it during the day in a 50% water/50% blue Listerine. It never smells anymore. I replace this solution weekly. The 40% alcohol in Listerine also does a pretty good job of killing bacteria while it soaks. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Me (Guest Post) (05/25/2005) Are all nightguards denture safe? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post By Courtney (Guest Post) (07/29/2004) Hi, My dentist told me Denture Stain Away plus was the best thing to use to clean it, relatively inexpensive too. Good Luck! Courtney Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard | (01/02/2001) If it doesn't have to be worn during the day, try soaking it in water with a denture tablet. :-) Barbara Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post by thekinneys (1) | (12/28/2000) Contact I wear a night guard too! I love it & can't sleep without it! I soak mine in hot water & 1 Efferdent with Listerine tablet all day on Sunday after I take it out Sunday morning. The rest of the week, (Mon.-Sat.)when I take it out in the morning, I let it soak in an equal solution of water & Listerine all day. (I use the blue Listerine!) It stains it blue, but when you rinse it in hot water before putting it in your mouth, the blue fades away! My mouth tastes great the next morning & I've never had any odor to my nightguard!!! Hope this works for you!!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post by kamother (1) | (12/20/2000) Contact I've read a lot of tips about vinegar lately. Maybe soaking the guard in a bowl of vinegar would eliminate the smell. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post by ahsusanna (2) | (12/20/2000) Contact Try soaking your guard in hydrogen peroxide, as the smell comes from bacteria, and the peroxide should oxidize(kill) it. You can follow up with another soaking in a denture cleaning tab or mouthwash to freshen it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post by n8ur9irl (2) | (12/20/2000) Contact diluted bleach will help also but not if it has a soft liner Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post by lapdogkennel (1) | (12/19/2000) Contact Try brushing with toothpaste then letting it soak in mouthwash during the day. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smelly Mouth Guard Post by lelbel (5) | (12/19/2000) Contact Have you tried a denture cleaner? They clean and deordorize dentures. Perhaps they would do a good job on your mouthguard. If they don't work for your mouthguard, you can always use them to clean your toliet bowl. 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