How to Clean the Ultra-Guard All-Sport Mouthguard

Wear your Ultra-Guard All-Sport Mouthguard whenever you play football or other sports.

The Ultra-Guard All-Sport Mouthguard is a one-piece plastic device that protects the teeth and gums of individuals playing sports. The device is specially designed for individuals with braces. It contains a helmet strap for connecting the device to a facemask and shock-absorbing tabs that help dissipate impact to the mouth and lower jaw. Like other sporting devices and supplies, you need to clean the Ultra-Guard All-Sport Mouthguard after each use to keep bacteria from forming on the device.

Things You'll Need

• Cold water
• Nonabrasive toothpaste
• Soft-bristle toothbrush
• Soft, lint-free cloth or towel
• Plastic container or plastic box

Instructions

1. Rinse the Ultra-Guard All-Sport Mouthguard under cold running water to remove any loose food fragments and debris.

2. Apply 1 tbsp. of nonabrasive toothpaste to one side of the mouthguard. Scrub both sides of the device gently with a soft-bristle toothbrush.

3. Rinse the device thoroughly under cold running water. Dry the mouthguard with a soft, lint-free cloth or towel.

4. Store the device a plastic container or plastic box.

Tips & Warnings

• Before using the Ultra-Guard All-Sport Mouthguard again, moisten it with cold water then insert it into your mouth.

• Do use hot water to moisten or clean your Ultra-Guard All-Sport Mouthguard -- hot water can distort the plastic device.

References

• Family Gentle Dental Care: Dental Mouthguard Home Care
• Ortho Technology: Ultra-Guard Mouthguard