That Crucial Mouth Guard can also be a Source of Infection

With wear and tear, mouth guards develop jagged edges that can cut into the mouth.  Tests have shown that cuts caused by mouth guards, introduced organisms into the bloodstream, from staph to strep to pneumococci. 

“Every time an athlete puts a mouth guard in their mouth, it’s like putting a handful of dirt in his/her mouth” explained microbiologist Tom Glass of Oklahoma State University.  “The mouth guard becomes highly, highly contaminated” said Glass

Why?  Pores in mouth guards make it easier for the bacteria to grow.

Beek's Mouth Gurad Sanitizer

This CleanGuard U-V Mouthguard carry case eliminates up to 99.99% bacteria on your mouthguard.  The CleanGuard U-V Mouthguard sanitizer is a mouthguard sanitizer that doubles as a mouthguard case.  The unit  is simple to use and gives you confidence knowing that your mouthguard is virtually bacteria free.  Simply place your mouthguard in the battery-powered unit, close, and press the button.  The device illuminates the inner chamber with bacteria killing U-V light for a pre-set period of 10 minutes.  Once 10 minutes  have past, your mouthguard has been sanitized and is ready for use.

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