"Ever tried those denture tablets instead? They're super easy and don't leave any weird aftertaste."
Totally see where you're coming from with the denture tablets, but honestly, they never quite did it for me. I gave them a shot once and felt like they left my mouthguard feeling...I dunno, chalky or something? Maybe it was just the brand I picked up.
Personally, I still swear by vinegar—yeah, it does have that kitchen vibe, but it's cheap and effective. Quick rinse afterward, no salad taste lingering around. Plus, vinegar's antibacterial properties are legit underrated for oral hygiene stuff. Just my two cents though; everyone's different when it comes to this kinda thing.
By the way, anyone else ever had their case vanish overnight? I'm convinced there's some kind of mouthguard fairy stealing these things...
I've tried vinegar too, and while it's decent at cleaning, I just couldn't get past the smell—it lingered a bit too long for my liking. Denture tablets work alright for me, but honestly, plain old baking soda has been my go-to. Cheap, easy, and zero aftertaste or weird residue. And yeah...my case disappeared once too. Still convinced my cat knocked it behind the dresser. Cats are sneaky like that.
"plain old baking soda has been my go-to. Cheap, easy, and zero aftertaste or weird residue."
Totally agree about the baking soda—it's gentle and effective without leaving any funky taste behind. Vinegar's smell just sticks around too long for me too. And yeah, cats...mine once hid my retainer under the couch cushions for days. Sneaky little furballs.
Baking soda's decent, but honestly, I'm always worried it'll scratch or damage the mouthguard over time. Has anyone checked with their dentist about long-term use? I'm probably just paranoid, but these things aren't cheap to replace...
I totally get your concern—mouthguards aren't exactly cheap, and it's smart to be cautious. My dentist actually mentioned something similar when I asked about baking soda. She said occasional use is fine, but regular scrubbing could cause tiny scratches that trap bacteria over time. She recommended soaking it in a gentle denture cleaner instead, which I've found works pretty well without the worry of damage. Might be worth checking out if you're uneasy about baking soda long-term...
