Haha, cats have a knack for causing panic, don't they? Glad yours didn't actually snack on it. About the citrus scent though—just a heads-up from experience: my kiddo wasn't too thrilled with it at first. Said it tasted weird even after rinsing. We switched to mint instead, and that seemed to go over better. Might just depend on personal preference though...every kid's different!
"Said it tasted weird even after rinsing."
Yeah, I noticed the same thing with the citrus flavor. Thought it'd be refreshing, but nope...just tasted kinda off and lingered way too long. Mint was definitely better for me too, but now I'm wondering if there's something even milder out there? First-time mouthguard user here, so still figuring things out. Also, glad your cat didn't actually eat yours—mine just bats it around like it's a toy. Cats are weird sometimes.
Cats are weird sometimes.
Have you tried going flavorless? I know it sounds kinda boring, but honestly, sometimes the flavored ones have additives that can leave that weird aftertaste you're describing. Mint's usually safe, but even that can be a bit much for some people. If you're sensitive to tastes, a plain one might be your best bet. Also, totally relate on the cat thing—mine once knocked my mouthguard case under the couch and it took me forever to find it...cats really are something else.
Flavorless can be a good solution, but personally, I found it had its own issues. I tried a plain mouthguard once, and even though it didn't have that weird aftertaste from additives, it ended up tasting kind of plasticky—almost like chewing on a rubber band. Maybe it was just the brand I used, but the lack of flavor actually made me more aware of the material itself, which wasn't exactly pleasant.
Mint is usually okay for me, but I do agree sometimes it's overwhelming. I've been using a very mild citrus-flavored one lately, and surprisingly, it's been working out pretty well. Not too strong, and it masks that odd plastic taste without being distracting.
As for cats... yeah, mine hasn't stolen my case yet, but he does have a habit of batting it around the bathroom counter. I'm just waiting for the day it disappears behind the toilet or something. Cats definitely keep life interesting (and occasionally frustrating).
Yeah, flavorless mouthguards always sound great in theory, but in practice... not so much. I gave one a shot a while back and ended up feeling like I was chewing on an old tire. I swear, the plasticky taste lingered for hours after waking up—definitely not my idea of refreshing.
Mint is usually my go-to, but lately I've been trying a subtle vanilla-flavored one. It sounds weird, I know, but it's actually pretty nice—kind of comforting without being overpowering. Citrus sounds interesting too, might have to look into that next time.
And speaking of cats and mouthguard cases... my furry overlord hasn't just batted mine around—she actually managed to knock it into the trash bin once. Took me forever to figure out where it went. I'm convinced they secretly plot these things just to keep us on our toes (and remind us who's really in charge).
