If you hold your own dental molds, which you might have got from your dentists, then there’s good news for you. You can simply get a retainer using these molds without visiting your dentist. Since many companies do not provide the retainer replacement facility using the prior mold, you require another impression kit to get a new set.
However, making impressions using your own molds is one of the most straightforward tasks to be done at home, and I am here to take you through an inclusive guideline about how you can get retainers using your own molds. Yet, you need to first email a trustworthy online site to get a genuine dental impression kit.
Procedure to Get Retainers Via Molds
The procedure to take impressions for your retainers using molds takes not more than five to seven minutes. However, follow the instruction to take impressions effectively.
- The first thing you need to do is to take blue and white putty clay packets and unwrap them.
- Bear in mind, once you have unwrapped the putty, you have only 30 seconds to mold it before it starts to harden.
- Mix them both by gently pressing and rolling them up. Once you have putty in a ball shape, roll it out to give it a long form.
- Place it inside the tray and put the tray into the mouth.
| It’s essential that when you put the tray into the mouth, you center it so that your teeth go in the middle of the putty, and they’re spaced on the front and behind. |
- Once you’ve put the tray into your mouth, press down your mouth really hard to get entire impressions of your teeth.
- Wait for at least five to six minutes while pressing it hard, then take it out.
- Repeat the same process with your lower teeth.
- You have your two marvelous retainer molds.
- Now take your retainer mold box, put them back, and mail them to the labs.
Pros and Cons of Using Molds for Retainers
Although it may seem super easy to get retainers through your own molds, some plus points and downsides should be kept in mind before starting the process.
Pros
✅ Process is stress-free
As the process is mentioned above, you must have seen that the procedure is extremely easy to do within minutes. However, if you are doing this for the first time, you can watch several YouTube tutorials. But, if you follow the instructions mentioned in this article, it becomes easier to do it flawlessly.
✅ Get Effortless Impression Kit
In case your mold isn’t working, or you become unsuccessful in taking impressions using these molds, feel free to contact IHome Dental via mail and get a dental imprint kit to take precise imprints of your teeth. We’re always happy to help our esteemed clients. Get your new retainers and bring a wide and bright smile.
Cons
❌ Impressions can get damaged
Since there is a considerable chance that your dental impressions could get dried out and damaged, for which you may have to get a new impression kit. IHome Dental tries its best to avoid such situations. Yet, the chance of damage varies as per the mold quality, which might get harmed in the mail. Nevertheless, in case of any damage, IHome Dental won’t take any responsibility.
❌ Not Absolute Warranty
There is no definite warrant of your retainers if you send us impressions using your own molds because we are unaware of how old they are. Although we assure to make your retainers perfectly that match your impressions, it is possible that your teeth might have shifted while taking impressions. However, we don’t give a guarantee of using outside mold impressions.
❌ No Discounted Price
If you use your own molds and send impressions to our labs, we would be contended to use these molds and make your retainers. Yet, unfortunately, the price would be the same whether you want us to make impressions or not. However, if you send us already-taken impressions, there is more work to be done on it instead of creating a new one. That’s why we recommend you to make your fresh impression.
Final Thoughts
If you ever feel like ger new retainers either by taking impressions yourself or by taking it through our labs, feel free to contact IHome Dental and get the best quality retainers. We are always pleased to help our customers and give a straight sparkly smile.
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