11 July

If you need to use any sort of dental device for prolonged periods of time, like a splint, retainer, plate, dentures etc., keeping it clean is critical to stop your mouth becoming a breeding ground for germs. Oral health is linked to overall health in profound ways. Historically people used dissolving tablets containing various cleaning chemicals to do this. But one of these ultrasonic cleaners is best and easiest. You can still use the tablets if you want, just drop them in as well, though the ultrasound will clean brilliantly without them. Don’t bother with the expensive ones marketed as dental cleaners, get one of these basic jewellery cleaning ones, from Target or elsewhere.