How to"fit"? Is it like a night guard, where you dip them in hot water and then hold them in our mouth so that they conform to our teeth and bite?
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Yes! I've never used a night guard, but your explanation is how it works. It comes as a "strip". The hot water causes it to bend and you hold it in your mouth. There is a pink "goo" you put on the back of the mold, that "sticks" to your teeth to create the exact mold of your teeth. You pop that in and hold and it all in your mouth for a few minutes. It conforms like you said to create the match. They all use hot water to set.
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No, I use mine for a few days, usually until the place where your teeth rest has bite marks in it and has flattened out. I just rinse mine with water then mouthwash after I take it out in the morning, and put it in a case I bought separately.
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No. The thin strip is not uncomfortable in my mouth. These night guards are as close to you can get to having nothing in your mouth at all, and still have your teeth protected. It seems impossible to me that these things stay in place in my mouth all night long... but they do!
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I used them basically every day. I found it easiest to do it first thing in the morning after I brushed my teeth. I would put them on while I was getting ready for work. I think I may have missed twice doing it consecutively, but got back on track.
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Julie, What i did for myself and members of my family was pretty easy. I just heated up some water(certainly not boiling), and when they bacamevery soft I put them in my mouth and molded them. Basically I placed them on my upper teeth, and then sucked until they were good and snug and molded to my teeth. Then I waited a minute, took them out gently and placed them in cold, cold cold, water. They came out perfect for myself and others. Let me know if you have any more questions and I'll certainly help if I can. Happy New Year!! Pete G
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I had no difficulty adjusting to this dental guard. Before I use it however, I always run it under hot water to "soften it " for a few minutes. ThenI pop it in my mouth and my teeth make an imprint. No trouble at all. Hope this information helps.
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I have had dentist made night guards. When my dogs chewed my recently made guard, I did the do your own. I would try the Dentek products first. Be sure to read the directions several times before doing. It might take a couple times before it fits right. Be sure to talk to your dentist, first.
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well yes it should fit all together but what I sometimes do is carefully "draw the gel on my teeth and then put the light in, this can't be done for more than 10 min for me as the gel will start to bleed onto the gums but this works too. but again yes IT should all fit in your mouth, Did you cut the trays so that they are small and only fit over teeth and not gums?
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It fits much better if you do boil & bite. It's a great mouth guard. Nice protection.
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That's the 2+2=4 answer I put together. nIf the strips work by just stretching your tissue (& the guy on Shark Tank said your body thinks it has to fill in spaces) then the mouth guard should work. We found one for under $3 at Academy, & I'm just starting to use it. We'll see...
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It's basically the same as doing the top teeth. Put the tray in the hot water until it's a little soft, then place it over your bottom teeth. Press down with your tongue, suck the air out as best you can, and press with your fingers in front. The bottom is trickier. Don't be afraid to dip it back in the water and get the mold a little better until you're satisfied.
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Cleaning and care. after each use, brush your dental guard with toothpaste and/or mouthwash, Never rinse in hot water as it could alter the shape of your dental guard. These are the directions inside the box
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I wear mine at night and usually fall asleep with them in. I asked my dentist and he said wearing them at night for a longer period of time is when you'll see the best results. I normally wake up in the middle of the night, go take the strips off and just wet a toothbrush and gently brush the gel off your teeth and swish. That's how I get the best results
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I do eat with mine in depending on the occasion. But its uncomfortable as you must go very slow and food does get stuck behind them. I use denture adhesive and used a file and sharp knife to cut the little ridge off the back. Do that and they are fine.....dont follow the instructions they give you or you will be dissatisfied with the result.
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I put mine in every night for about a week and a small amount in across the mouth guard. Gently squeeze so that a small amount goes across the front of the guard for each tooth. Works great,,, If you teeth become too sensitive you may skip a day.
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I know it sounds gross , but I've always used a little saliva . It's quick & easy to rub into the inside of the lense . Then you can rinse them in the pool & they're ready to wear .
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Not at all. My gums were sore and scratched from the hard plastic guards. After you boil and cut the ends off to fit your mouth, the rounded edges on the ends are gone. There are blood stains are my pillow from the drooling because these guards did not fit correctly. The plackers guard has allowed my gums to heal. I wear the thin strip on my bottom teeth just because it feels more comfortable for me. It took me one night to get accustomed to the new, very-much-smaller mouth guard and it is never tight. I can lay on my stomach with my hand under my mouth or on my side with my hand under my chin and I can't even feel the plastic strip. It stays in place throughout the entire night. Hope this helps. Not at all. My gums were sore and scratched from the hard plastic guards. After you boil and cut the ends off to fit your mouth, the rounded edges on the ends are gone. There are blood stains are my pillow from the drooling because these guards did not fit correctly. The plackers guard has allowed my gums to heal. I wear the thin strip on my bottom teeth just because it feels more comfortable for me. It took me one night to get accustomed to the new, very-much-smaller mouth guard and it is never tight. I can lay on my stomach with my hand under my mouth or on my side with my hand under my... » Read More Not at all. My gums were sore and scratched from the hard plastic guards. After you boil and cut the ends off to fit your mouth, the rounded edges on the ends are gone. There are blood stains are my pillow from the drooling because these guards did not fit correctly. The plackers guard has allowed my gums to heal. I wear the thin strip on my bottom teeth just because it feels more comfortable for me. It took me one night to get accustomed to the new, very-much-smaller mouth guard and it is never tight. I can lay on my stomach with my hand under my mouth or on my side with my hand under my chin and I can't even feel the plastic strip. It stays in place throughout the entire night. Hope this helps. « Show Less