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Over the years the problem of bruxism has been a has caused untold misery to most individual. The sensitivity of teeth and the pain that company this rarely known conditions has led to many individuals adopting many ways of guarding their teeth from grinding. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How clean a mouth guard using bleach


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How clean a mouth guard using bleach
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Over the years the problem of bruxism has been a
has caused untold misery to most individual. The
sensitivity of teeth and the pain that company
this rarely known conditions 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 mouth guard 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. However
many knowledgeable persons in the field of
dentistry always recommend that it be used for
the cleaning of the mouth guard as according to
the bleach is safe especially when proper
precautions are taken.
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The bleach cleans by killing germs that finds
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 101. 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 paste and toothpaste should alsobe 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 source of illness to an individual
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Caring for the clean 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.
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Also the clean night guard should be store in
case and lead inserted to ensure. The case and
the lead should be cleaned with bleach too and
the procedure of ensuring that the bleach stain
dont remain in them performed. One should avoid
scrubbing 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.
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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 custom made night guard
as there are made with the right measurement of
the person denture in mind.
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In conclusion, night guard are a must have
sleeping accessory due to its benefits and the
dangers that it prevent. Teeth fractures are
chippings are just symptoms of bruxism the pain
and discomfort that it bring can only be told by
those who have undergone these ordeal.
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Making the right choice of a night guard is not
enough as proper cleaning and storage is
imperative. bleach allow one to comfortably clean
their guard at the comfort of their homes without
incurring extra charges such as those that come
with visiting a dentist for specialized cleaning
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For more information visit our website
www.cleanguard.net
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