How To Fit a SISU Sports Mouthguard

Your new SISU Mouthguard is designed to protect your teeth during sport, so the right custom fit is essential for optimum product performance and comfort. Don't forget that each SISU Mouthguard comes with moulding and fitting instructions, as well as warranty registration information.

Read the step by step fitting instructions or view the fitting videos below.

SISU 3D Mouthguard Fitting Video:

SISU Mouthguard Flat Fitting Video (Aero or Max): 

How to fit your SISU Mouthguard:

SISU 3D FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Wash your hands and the mouthguard material with soap and water.

Water Temperature

2.Heat water in a small glass bowl (hot to the touch, but not boiling).

 

3.Place your SISU 3D Mouthguard into the hot water and wait until it becomes soft and pliable (use a fork or other utensil to determine mouthguard softness). It’s essential that you do not let the softened guard fold on itself. The material will glue together, making it difficult to reshape.

Step 3 - Insert your SISU

4.Holding the mouthguard with both hands, carefully insert the mouthguard. Make sure the back inner ridge does not fold in on itself. Bite down gently – do not make deep teeth marks.

Step 3 - Insert your SISU

5.Once your SISU is in the proper position, close your lips over the guard and put your tongue to the roof of your mouth. Gently create suction by swallowing until the material has hardened to a snug, perfect fit. Keep the mouthguard in your mouth for 3-5 minutes to allow the shape to set. After the guard is set, it should be snug enough that it won’t come off your teeth without using your fingers to “help” remove it.

 

SISU AERO AND SISU MAX FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Wash your hands and the material with soap and water.

Water Temperature

2.Heat water in a small glass bowl (hot to the touch, but not boiling).

Step 2 - Lift the SISU

3.Place your SISU into the hot water and wait until it becomes soft and pliable (use a fork or other utensil to determine mouthguard softness).

Step 3 - Insert your SISU

4.Once soft, carefully lift the SISU out of the water with a fork. It’s essential that you do not let the softened guard fold on itself. The material will glue together, making it difficult to reshape.

Step 4 - Mold your SISU

5.Balancing the pliable mouthguard with your thumbs, tilt your head back and open your mouth widely. Using a mirror, insert the mouthguard and bite down gently on the solid bar in the middle of the SISU – just enough to keep the guard in place.

Step 5 - Check your fit

6.Press your tongue to the roof of your mouth while flipping up the softened material to your front teeth. Then starting at the back of your mouth, use your fingertips to mold the material up against your teeth moving from back to front – covering the outside of your teeth to create a solid shield.

7.Once the material is completely molded, close your lips over the mouthguard and gently suck in air until the material has hardened to a snug, perfect fit.

 

 

Did you mess up? Unhappy with your fit? Every SISU guard is remoldable up to 20 times. Simply place your formed SISU back in the hot water, let it soften and straighten out, and there you go!

FITTING WITH CHILDREN:
  • If your child has braces, use an adult sized guard and have their mouthguard fitted by their orthodontist
  • Watch the fitting video with your child
  • Allow ample time for fitting (we recommend two days before needed if possible)
  • Identify the bite pad on the guard, and practice aligning it with the teeth before softening the guard for the first time
  • The guard is formed by using gentle vacuum pressure (suction). Re-familiarize your child with the concept of suction; grab a straw and practice
  • If you become frustrated. Stop and take a break!

STOP! Fitting A SISU Mouthguard With Braces:

Anyone with braces or aligner attachments should have their SISU Mouthguard fitted by their orthodontist at one of their future checkup appointments. It is important that the SISU Mouthguard does not become entangled with your orthodontic wires or attachments when it is pliable, so your orthodontist will be able to create a sufficient barrier (using dental wax, aluminium foil strips or impression guards) to ensure the correct fit. Do not fit the SISU Mouthguard yourself if you have braces or aligner attachments. When booking your next orthodontic appointment, provide your orthodontist with a copy of our SISU Mouthguard Fitting With Braces letter to provide them with some extra information they need. Our dentist is always more than happy to help your orthodontist understand the best way to fit your new SISU Mouthguard.