These instructions are for people with braces or aligners.
You will need
Ceramic bowl
Kettle/saucepan to boil water and a responsible adult to handle hot water
NeoMorph Mouthguard
Fork
Mirror
Before you start
IMPORTANT: BEFORE FITTING YOUR BRAND-NEW NEOMORPH MOUTHGUARD
If this is your first fit of a brand-new NeoMorph Mouthguard, you will need to “prime” it before fitting. Priming assists in transferring heat into the “bite” section and gives you the best chance of achieving a good fit straight away. This is generally only required once, or until you can see clear teeth imprints in the biting surface.
To prime your NeoMorph Mouthguard simply follow points 1–4, then rest the guard on a dry flat surface for 20 seconds. After resting for 20 seconds place the mouthguard back into the same bowl of hot boiled water for another 20 seconds. Remove and continue on from point 5 to fit your guard.
1.
The NeoMorph Mouthguard is a non-sterile product, so ensure you wash your hands and the guard with soap and water prior to use.
Familiarise yourself with the “V” at the front of the guard – this is the midline.
2.
Boil the kettle/saucepan and carefully pour the freshly boiled water into a small ceramic bowl.
3.
Place mouthguard (facing upwards) into the bowl for 20 seconds.
It is important that the guard is only in the hot water for 20 seconds.
4.
Remove the guard from the hot water using the fork. Handle gently and do not allow the guard to fold in on itself or the material may stick together. The guard should be warm to touch but not uncomfortable.
***If this is a new NeoMorph Mouthguard now is the time to rest it for 20 seconds, then repeat points 3 & 4. This is called “priming” your mouthguard and once done then continue on to pt 5 to fit your guard.
***If this is a re-mould of a previously well-fitting NeoMorph Mouthguard go directly to pt 5 to refit.
5.
Fitting the Mouthguard
Looking into the mirror, line up the “V” midline section between your top front teeth.
> use finger pressure to press on the front of the mouthguard, the biting surfaces and around the sides. Make sure there is enough mouthguard covering the outer sides of the teeth.
> bite together firmly on your back teeth
> press your tongue firmly to the roof of your mouth, against the insides of your front teeth and side teeth
> using firm finger pressure, press on the outside and the inside of your teeth for 60 seconds to mould the mouthguard securely around your teeth
> once the guard is formed closely around your teeth, bite together, close your lips over the guard and suck / swallow all of the air and saliva from your mouth to form a vacuum.
> press on the outside of your lips and cheeks to further form a snug custom fit.
6.
Continue sucking in for another 60 seconds. This will help with a secure custom fit and allow the NCore® (internal inlay) to harden.
7.
To remove the mouthguard
> gently flare the top border of the guard out and pull forward to peel it away from the orthodontic appliances
> release the mouthguard from the roof of your mouth with your fingernail
> then remove the guard by pulling it forward DO NOT PULL DOWN as this will drag on the brackets or attachments.
8.
Place your NeoMorph Mouthguard into cold water for 60 seconds.
9.
When time is up remove guard from cold water, place back into mouth and check that it adequately covers the outside of your teeth. Ensure the NeoMorph Mouthguard is comfortable and fits securely so it won’t dislodge on impact – you should not be able to easily remove your guard from behind your front teeth with your tongue, and when closing your teeth together your guard should feel even.
If you can remove the mouthguard easily with your tongue then it is not tight enough and you should repeat the fitting process for a tighter fit.
10.
If there are any areas that you are not entirely happy with, you can “adjust” those sections by placing the localised sections into freshly boiled water – you do not have to heat the entire mouthguard for adjustments.
N.B. Alterations can be made throughout the season by repeating the above instructions.
