Fitting a mouthguard to your jaw correctly is essential to ensure its effectiveness and comfort. Here are the steps to fit a mouthguard to your teeth:
Necessary materials:
- Hot water (to soften the mouthguard)
- A bowl of cold water (to cool the mouthguard)
- Mouthguard
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Boil water:
- Fill a container with water and heat it until it is almost boiling.
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Dip mouthguard:
- Immerse the mouthguard in 200ml of hot water for about 30-40 seconds. This will soften it enough so you can shape it.
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Cool mouthguard:
- Remove the mouthguard from the hot water and immediately immerse it in the cold water for 45 seconds. This will harden the material enough that you can handle it without burning yourself.
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Mold the mouthguard:
- Take the mouthguard out of the cold water and place it in your mouth. Align the mouthguard so that it covers your upper teeth and press it against your teeth with your fingers and tongue.
- Bite down hard on the mouthguard and use your fingers to press against your teeth to ensure a good fit.
- Make sure it fits your teeth well and is comfortable.
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Final adjustments:
- If you feel any uncomfortable pressure points or areas that need to be reshaped, you can repeat steps 2 to 4.
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Care and maintenance:
- After each use, rinse the mouthguard with warm water and dry it before storing it in its case or in a clean place.
