Impression kit tutorial
Same dental office process without the hassle and expense.
How to use our impression kit
Here is the step-by-step process when you receive your dental impression kit. Additionally, every order comes with an instruction card that outlines these same steps. The entire process from start to finish only takes 5 minutes—that’s probably less time than you’d spend driving to a dentist office!
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Have a timer ready and closely follow the time guidelines provided in these written instructions.
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Wash hands and brush your teeth
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Test the placement of each mouth tray provided in your kit and select the one that fits best.
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Mix the white and blue putty together for 40-60 seconds. Use a folding and kneading technique until the white is fully blended.
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Using the palms of your hands, roll the putty mixture into a hotdog-like shape.
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Place the putty in the mouth tray and adjust it with your fingers until it covers the tray evenly.
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Insert mouth tray and slowly submerge all teeth into the putty.
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Start 3-minute timer—leave teeth submerged in putty for 3 full minutes
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Slowly remove the mouth tray, give it a quick rinse, and very gently pat it dry.
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All set! Just mail it back to us and we’ll create your custom mouthguard with our True-Fit process!
