"Since then, I've started keeping a backup case stashed in my nightstand drawer."
Backup cases are genius, but honestly, I just gave up and bought like three cheapo ones online. Now I have one in every room—problem solved. Still haven't found that missing sock though...
"Backup cases are genius, but honestly, I just gave up and bought like three cheapo ones online."
That's actually a pretty smart approach—spreading them around the house is bound to save you some headaches. I used to lose mine constantly until I made it a habit to put it in the same spot every morning. Took a while, but now it's automatic...mostly. Still, random disappearances happen. On a related note, has anyone figured out why these cases vanish more often than other small items? Feels like a conspiracy at this point.
"Backup cases are genius, but honestly, I just gave up and bought like three cheapo ones online."
Cheap backups definitely help, but honestly, I've found that having multiple cases scattered around can sometimes make me even more forgetful about where I left the actual mouthguard. I tried your method before, and ended up with empty cases everywhere and still no guard in sight. Eventually, I just stuck to one brightly colored case placed in a highly visible spot—like right next to my toothbrush. It became part of my brushing routine, so losing it became pretty rare. Also, I think the reason these cases vanish more than other small items is because they're usually plain and blend into the background easily...maybe manufacturers should make them glow-in-the-dark or something?
Haha, glow-in-the-dark would be a lifesaver—I once spent 20 mins hunting for mine, only to find it tucked inside my pillowcase...still baffled how it got there. Bright colors definitely help, plain cases are basically camouflage.
"I once spent 20 mins hunting for mine, only to find it tucked inside my pillowcase...still baffled how it got there."
Haha, I've had similar mysteries myself—once found mine hiding under the fitted sheet. Still no clue how it migrated there overnight. Bright colors definitely help, but if you're looking for something extra practical, I've seen some cases with built-in clips or loops. You can attach them to your bedside table or backpack so they don't wander off as easily. Might be worth checking out if your mouthguard has a habit of going rogue...
