Shock Doctor Directions
The Shock Doctor mouth guard is an advanced, protective piece of athletic equipment used in contact sports such as football and field hockey. Mouth guards have been proved to reduce jaw and tooth injuries during competition. Advanced mouth guards, such as the Shock Doctor, also reduce concussions and head trauma because of their shock-absorbing qualities.
Professional athletes, especially in high-risk collision sports such as boxing, require custom-made mouth guards from specialists. However, these pro guards are expensive and unnecessary for lower-risk sports, such as basketball. The Shock Doctor guard provides amateur and school-age athletes with proper protection for their level of competition.
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Instructions
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Select your mouth guard. You can choose the type, color and specifications of your Shock Doctor guard. Some Shock Doctor guards protect only the upper teeth or lower teeth. Dual-protection Shock Doctor guards protect both rows of teeth. Football or lacrosse players may want to buy a guard with helmet attachments.
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Fill a small pot with tap water and set it to boil on your stove.
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Place your mouth guard into the boiling water for exactly 90 seconds. Do not boil the mouth guard for longer than 90 seconds; the plastic may melt beyond repair.
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Use tongs to remove your mouth guard after 90 seconds. Run cold tap water over the guard for one second to cool it slightly.
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Place the warm mouth guard in your mouth. Use a mirror to properly align the mouth guard with your teeth and jaw.
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Use your fingers to mold the mouth guard around your upper teeth. Begin with the molars and work your way forward to the front teeth.
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Suck on the guard for 30 seconds to make sure no air is between the guard and your teeth. Clench your teeth to properly align your guard and bite.
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Remove the newly molded guard from your mouth and run it under cool water for half a minute. Test the fit of your guard again, and repeat the molding process if it feels uncomfortable.
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Tips & Warnings
Buy a mouth guard appropriate for your sport's actual risk. Purchasing an overprotective guard is not necessary if the sport is not overly physical in nature. Using a protective, gaudy mouth guard can also be cumbersome and uncomfortable.
The mouth guard will be hot when you are molding it into your mouth. As long as you rinse the guard quickly with cold water before your start the molding process, the intense temperature will dissipate quickly.
