Gumshield Cleaning

[CraigSt.Clair]

Hi all,

Someone mentioned cleaning gum shields with dettol the other day, what strength and how often?

Thanks

[Atlasmma]

I just brush it with a touthbrush and soak it in it's case in listerene over night. I haven't died yet.

[Smurfette5ft]

Soak it in anti-bacterial Denture cleaner for 15 minutes, brush (without tooth paste) and rinse.

[Emmet J]

Just wipe it on your shorts and stick it back in its gungy case. Simples.

[KidKimura]

I use dissolving anti bac stuff like retainer bright, or opro do their own version specifically for gumshields. every time I use it I clean it with a toothbrush then soak it in this.

[Lou]

I stick mine in water and add some bicarb, seems to work ok.

[david5]

it WILL taste of dettol forever if you soak it in it. believe me

[CraigSt.Clair]

Lol fair dos jsut someone mentioned it. Hmmmmm, I'll buy some denture cleaner on payday :)

[Graz]

Just piss in it and pop it in.

The Machidas love their own urine and look how well they have done :D

[MHillier]

i got my gumsheild out my bag the other day still had blood in it from my fight 4 months ago lool.

[DanCrase]

...clean...your gumshield?

[CraigSt.Clair]

...clean...your gumshield?

Someone said you get gum diseases?

[DanCrase]

Someone said you get gum diseases?

Wouldn't you have to already have a gum disease in order to infect your own mouthguard?...or do you "share" mouthguards? cause, you know, that's messed up

[CraigSt.Clair]

Wouldn't you have to already have a gum disease in order to infect your own mouthguard?...or do you "share" mouthguards? cause, you know, that's messed up

LMAO no just use mine thanks, I dunno dude, someone said it on here, would look but can't be arsed lol

[DanCrase]

Meh, I guess it's possible; plus stale spit never smells nice.

I just swill mine under the tap. Never had any problems.

I'd think the denture cleaning tabs may be a bit harsh on the rubber, like. Seeing as they're designed to melt crap off a prosthetic tooth.

[CraigSt.Clair]

Meh, I guess it's possible; plus stale spit never smells nice.

I just swill mine under the tap. Never had any problems.

I'd think the denture cleaning tabs may be a bit harsh on the rubber, like. Seeing as they're designed to melt crap off a prosthetic tooth.

Hmmmmmmm, might try water lol

[DanCrase]

I'd try a mix of mouthwash and water, perhaps; get a minty flavour too

[Smurfette5ft]

Nah, it's fine. The stuff nowadays is made for the clear plastic retainers as well, which I wear. I use Efferdent- but I'm not sure if that's marketed in the UK. I got the denture cleaner advice straight from a dentist. But you should at the LEAST wipe it off on your shorts, instead of just leaving blood on them.

[ReD_mIst]

And the correct answer is:

http://www.dentocare.co.uk/Specialist/Orthodontics/RETAINER-BRITE-TABLETS-36S

But thanks for everyone else joining in.... :)

[CraigSt.Clair]

And the correct answer is:

http://www.dentocare.co.uk/Specialist/Orthodontics/RETAINER-BRITE-TABLETS-36S

But thanks for everyone else joining in.... :)

Nice one cheers mate :)

[Smurfette5ft]

WTF?! Are those in a tablet form that you drop in water? I’m wondering, because it looks like the same type product I use; but the cost is way different. I also own the Sonicare FlexCare with Sanitiser (same brand) and there’s no way in hell I paid that much. I think UK is getting ripped off.

[ReD_mIst]

Yes, they are tablets that you drop in water. I think 36 tablets for £4.75 is a fair price, tbh!!!

Probably last you a couple of years!

[widge milward]

i rinse mine in vimto, always tastes wicked when you use it again

[david5]

retainer brite is only good if you use it really often (they say every day) don't expect it to clean a really soiled gumshield

[ReD_mIst]

retainer brite is only good if you use it really often (they say every day) don't expect it to clean a really soiled gumshield


I find it works fine every couple of weeks. of course it is important to also ensure you clean your teath and you rinse your gum sheild after use.

[david5]

I find it works fine every couple of weeks. of course it is important to also ensure you clean your teath and you rinse your gum sheild after use.

very true, i find the cleaning teeth beforehand helps a lot

[Smurfette5ft]

Yes, they are tablets that you drop in water. I think 36 tablets for £4.75 is a fair price, tbh!!!

Probably last you a couple of years!

Tablets cost a bit more, but not that big of a big deal. I’m not 100% certain, but I think they’re charging roughly $160.00 US dollars for that exact same toothbrush I paid $70.00 for. I don't know, (maybe I'm poor compared to everyone else) but to me that’s awfully expensive. Is that not a lot of money for a toothbrush to you?

[ReD_mIst]

I'm not interested in a toothbrush... I was talking about retainer bright being a reasonable price

[andyt1992]

I'm not interested in a toothbrush... I was talking about retainer bright being a reasonable price

i wish you could "like" posts like on facebook :)

[C.K.A.Martial Arts]

Hi all - Opro do gum sheild cleaning tablets - ' Opro Refresh ' - they help remove stains and kill bacteria and leave your gum shield with a minty taste ( thats on the box ) LOL.
They are good I have sold loads as part of a pack deals.
If any one would like to try a free sample then go to my site www.ckamartialartssupplies.co.uk and go on gum shields or call into my shop based in Stockport or in box me your address and I will send you a free sample - what more can you ask for.

[NoGiCorbarian]

i just rinse it after every session then once a week give it a soak in a mix of 1 part mouthwash 3parts water

[C.K.A.Martial Arts]

Opro do a cleaning tablet designed for gum shields - if you in box your addresses I will send you some free samples - thats how nice i am

[bigleeroy1]

can i have a free sample???

[pauljono1120]

My gumshield hasnt been washed in 7 months, its good for the imune system!





LOL, I just rinse mine with water... im thinkin I should clean it properly

[CraigSt.Clair]

My gumshield hasnt been washed in 7 months, its good for the imune system!





LOL, I just rinse mine with water... im thinkin I should clean it properly

GEt the freebies Paul, you love them :p

[Frodocious]

I generally just rinse mine under the tap (that's what my dentist said to do with it), but you could think about soaking it in Milton fluid (the stuff that is used to clean baby bottles).

[Bodyactive]

Salt and water. My grandad soaked his teeth over night in it for 40 years,saved him a fortune!!