It is important for athletes to know how to properly care for their athletic mouth guards to prevent bacteria from forming and causing additional oral health issues. Watch this video by Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh to learn more about caring for your athletic mouth guard so you can extend the lifetime of your mouthguard and ensure it remains clean and sterile. If you or someone you love plays a contact sport and has questions about caring for your athletic mouth guards, schedule a consultation with Calgary dentist Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh today.
Once you get your sports guard, you want to make sure that once you’re done using it, you clean it properly. Run it under warm water, brush it, and keep it in a protective cover. This helps eliminate any existing bacteria and potential debris that has accumulated over time.
If you or a loved one is an athlete who has an athletic mouth guard and needs to know more about how to care for it, please give us a call for a consultation. We can help you understand the process of caring for your athletic mouth guards.