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Athletic equipment including mouthguards
are a very good "host" for bacterial growth
because of the plastics used in their construction.
For example, bacteria can get trapped in crevices
and pores of the material and, if the mouthguard is
not cleaned and dried properly, the germs can flourish,
multiplying en masse. Every time the mouthguard is
placed back in your mouth, you are adding heat and
moisture, two ingredients that help in furthering
bacterial growth. |