We've noticed the discoloration too, but only with certain brands. Switched to a different denture tablet and haven't had issues since. Mild soap seems safest overall though...better than risking scratches or stains.
I've had similar experiences with discoloration, especially when I first got my mouthguard. Tried a few different denture tablets, and yeah, some brands definitely seemed harsher than others. Switching helped a lot, but honestly, mild soap has been my go-to ever since. It's gentle enough that I don't worry about damaging the material or leaving weird tastes behind.
One thing I've noticed though—temperature seems to matter too. I used to rinse mine with hot water thinking it'd sanitize better, but it ended up warping slightly over time. Now I stick strictly to lukewarm or cool water, and it's held its shape perfectly since then. Just something to keep in mind if you're trying to keep your mouthguard in good shape long-term.
Glad I'm not the only one who's been through the trial-and-error phase with this stuff... mouthguards can be surprisingly finicky!
"I used to rinse mine with hot water thinking it'd sanitize better, but it ended up warping slightly over time."
Wait, seriously? I had no idea hot water could warp these things... I've been rinsing mine in practically boiling water every night thinking I'm killing germs. Now I'm paranoid I've ruined it already. 😬
Also, mild soap sounds good, but does it really clean enough? I've been using those denture tablets too, but sometimes they leave a weird taste behind. Maybe I'm just overly sensitive though... it's my first mouthguard, and I'm still figuring this stuff out.
And speaking of finicky, does anyone else's case randomly disappear at night? I swear mine has grown legs. I put it down on the bathroom counter, and by morning it's vanished, only to turn up in the weirdest places—like behind the toothpaste or under a towel. Either I'm sleepwalking or there's a tiny gremlin messing with me... 😂
Wait, seriously?
Haha, you're definitely not alone with the wandering case—I swear mine teleports around the bathroom at night. As for cleaning, mild soap does the trick just fine. Denture tabs left a weird aftertaste for me too... switched back to soap and haven't looked back.
Have you tried toothpaste instead? I get what you're saying about denture tabs, they left mine tasting kinda strange too. But honestly, mild soap didn't feel like it was cleaning enough for me—it just felt... slippery? Toothpaste gives it a fresher feel without the weird aftertaste. Also, my case doesn't teleport, but it definitely has legs—found it hiding behind the sink pedestal yesterday. Maybe they're plotting something together?
