I've thought about denture cleaner but honestly, I'm a bit nervous about using anything chemical-ish on something that stays in my mouth all night. Even with rinsing, I'd probably worry about leftover residue or something... Did your orthodontist ever mention if that's totally safe? I usually just stick to brushing it obsessively, but you're right—some spots are impossible to reach. Maybe I'm overthinking it (as usual), haha.
"Even with rinsing, I'd probably worry about leftover residue or something..."
Yeah, same here—I get paranoid about chemical residues too. My ortho suggested diluted vinegar as a safer alternative. Cheaper and feels less sketchy than denture cleaners, imo. Just rinse well after to avoid the salad dressing taste...
Cheaper and feels less sketchy than denture cleaners, imo. Just rinse well after to avoid the salad dressing taste...
I get the vinegar thing, but honestly, I tried it once and couldn't shake that weird aftertaste no matter how much I rinsed. Felt like I was prepping my mouthguard for a salad or something, lol. My dentist actually recommended just using mild dish soap—like the kind you use on dishes—because it's gentle enough and rinses clean without leaving any funky taste behind. Been doing that for months now, and no residue paranoia yet...
Yeah, vinegar can be tricky... I had the same issue at first. Turns out diluting it more helped a lot, but mild dish soap sounds like a solid alternative too. Glad you found something that works without the salad vibes, haha.
Haha, totally get the salad vibes thing... Ever tried those denture tablets instead? They're super easy and don't leave any weird aftertaste. Vinegar always felt a bit too kitchen-y for me.