Boil water in a small pot — just enough to submerge the mouthguard. Check the instructions that came with the guard for the correct amount of time required. Generally, the mouthguard needs to be heated until you can mold the mouthguard, but not to the point where it is too pliable or melted. Tip: the water will boil faster if you keep a lid on the pot. Step 3: Remove the Mouthguard from the Boiling Water. Carefully remove the guard from the boiling water with its fitting handle, tongs, or a spoon to protect both your hands and the mouthguard.
If using tongs, be careful not to squeeze the mouthguard too tightly, as this could deform it. Quickly place the mouthguard on the towel to blot off excess water, let it cool just long enough not to burn your mouth, and quickly get it into your mouth. Adjust the guard against your upper front teeth, then push it up and back against your molars with your thumbs. Firmly bite down against your bottom teeth and suck the guard against your top teeth.
Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth, creating a tight fit and molding the mouthguard to your teeth. Quickly place the mouthguard into a container of cold water for no more than 2 seconds. Then, blot the mouthguard using the towel and get it into your mouth as quickly as possible, adjusting it against your upper teeth. It should be warm but not uncomfortably hot. Using your thumbs, push the mouthguard up and back against your molars and adapt it around your front teeth.
Bite down firmly to get the impression of your lower teeth on the underside of the mouthguard. Place your tongue against the roof of the mouth to create pressure and suck the guard firmly against your top teeth. They cover both upper and bottom teeth as well as the lips which is very important while wearing braces.
The lip protector mouthguard can also be worn with an orthodontic spacer. We suggest you ask your orthodontists what they would recommend for you or your child, before purchasing a mouthguard for braces. Double mouthguards cover both the upper and lower teeth.
People in combat sports often gravitate toward these types of mouthguards which is reasonable since the face is often the main target for your opponent. There are also double mouth guards available for people with upper and lower orthodontic braces.
Many double mouthguards can be boiled to fit, require clenching to stay in your mouth, and typically have small breathing holes built in. Instead they choose to wear custom fit mouthguards. The reason for this is because custom mouth guards offer greater protection, and better breathability; moreover, they also offer sufficient protection for your bottom teeth as well when a full balance bite is achieved.
That is, if you do not have a malocclusion misaligned bite your bottom teeth will be protected by your custom mouthguard. If you do have a malocclusion there are tricks we offer our customers to achieve a full balance bite for their custom mouthguards.
If you are a serious athlete you want to avoid the generic mouth guards such as stock mouthguards and many types of boil and bite mouth guards. Invest in a good quality mouthguard that will fit well and offer the highest level of protection. Allow mouthguard to cool to a comfortable temperature. Do not place mouthguard in mouth immediately after boiling! With the aid of a mirror adjust your mouthguard to the correct level. Bit down first with the molars then work your way to your front teeth.
Be sure to bit down hard in order to get correct mold of your teeth.
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