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My doctor prescribed night guard for my teeth joint issue. I am using for past one month. Just cleaning with normal water and using every night.
Should I clean with toothpaste and brush
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As mouth guard stays overnight in your mouth ,bacteria present in your mouth get deposited in night guard and is not visible to naked eye ,it is better to wash with antibacterial solution before using it on next day,
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Yes you have to clean with toothpaste and brush
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Ye u have to clean with paste n brush
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If there is smell or thin deposits on the guard you can use an extra soft toothbrush and paste to clean
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Clean with pest
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Not necessarily!
Just cleaning with plain water is sufficient
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Cleaning with normal water is enough on daily basis. Make sure to clean the night guard thoroughly under running water using your fingers.
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