Trash Talker Mouthguard Size Chart

To Fit This Mouthguard You Will Need:

• Trash Talker/Trash Talker Basketball Mouthguard
• Temperature strip (Included in package with instructions)
• Large clear glass measuring cup or small sauce pan
• Slotted spoon if desired
• Mirror
• 8" or larger pot
• Water

Fitting Instructions:

The mouthguard has a very tight and close fit. The advanced material softens to a firm putty-like consistency that provides ample time to manipulate and form to the teeth. Take your time and don’t rush.

1. Heat water to 150F

• Heat 16 oz water on stove, in sauce pan DO NOT BOIL, and pour 12 oz into glass measuring cup

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• Heat 16 oz water in glass measuring cup in microwave pour out approx. 4 oz. to result in 12 oz. Fully Immerse Temp Strip in water. [It can be trimmed with a scissor at the 100 degree mark to fit more easily in container]. A thermometer can also be used.
• If Temp Strip shows no temp indication color then water is too hot. DO NOT IMMERSE MOUTHGUARDS IN TOO HOT OF WATER.
• Mix in small amounts of room temp water to cool hot water to lower the temperature. 150 degree temp indicator is Green/Gold in color, or about 145 degrees. Remove Temp Strip from water.

2. Place mouthguard in warm water

• Insert mouthguard, facing up, into warm water at bottom of container.
• Wait about 35 - 45 seconds, and gently remove. [use a spoon edge to slightly move mouthguard in water after 30 seconds to avoid it sticking to bottom]. Notice that mouthguard sidewalls and shape at the front of the mouthguard have relaxed.
• Remove mouthguard from warm water. Handle gently as mouthguard will be very pliable. Make sure soft walls are straight and the arch channel is clear for fitting onto teeth. Do not rush, you have time to get a great fit.

3. Placing and fitting mouthguard correctly

• While facing mirror carefully center and align mouthguard on upper arch of teeth.
• Press inside rim of mouthguard into back of front teeth and roof of mouth and side of teeth.
• Push up on bottom of mouthguard along all teeth then slowly bite down with front teeth into front channel to initiate custom impression. Do not bite hard or you could bite through soft material.
• Clench teeth slowly together, yet firmly, on the whole mouthguard and begin to suck out air and press tongue against inside rim of mouthguard.
• With fingers firmly press outside of front walls of mouthguard against front row of teeth and gums then close mouth and suck in air to create a vacuum and continue to compress mouthguard against all teeth and gums by pressing on outside of lips and cheeks.
• Maintain pressing and compressing mouthguard against teeth and gums with firmer bite until mouthguard has started to harden. Keep in mouth for at least 4 minutes which allows for continual custom adjustment while material hardens.
• Drinking ice cold water and swirling around mouthguard after two or three minutes can speed hardening process while continuing to keep a vacuum effect by sucking in air.
• Remove and immerse mouthguard in ice cold water for three to five minutes and check fit.

If not as tight of a fit as desired repeat warming instructions, use Temp strip and immerse in 140 degree water for 30-35 seconds and repeat fit process

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QUICK TIPS:

• If you didn't get the perfect fit the first time, you can try again! Just repeat the process from the beginning
• The Trash Talker Mouthguard is NOT FOR USE WITH BRACES, but we have a wide variety of Braces Mouthguards available.
• ALWAYS protect mouthguard from heat environments such as hot dashboards and hot car interiors.
• NEVER CHEW or DISTORT mouthguard which can damage it and reduce fit and effectiveness.
• STORE at Room Temperature, preferably in a clean mouthguard case.
• CLEAN and Rinse after each use.