Create Accurate Dental Impressions from the Comfort of Home

Your first step to a straighter smile begins with our mess-free, easy-to-use impression kit.

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How to Take Your Dental Impressions at Home (Step-by-Step)

What You’ll Need to Get Started

First things first, you need to make sure that you have all the essentials when you start taking impressions.

Trays

Try them on to ensure the right fit before starting.

Gloves

Wear the provided gloves to maintain cleanliness.

Timer

Keep a timer handy to track the process.

Cheek Retractor

Use it to stretch your mouth and insert the trays.

Putty

Mix the base and catalyst only when ready to start. (You’ll receive one extra set of putty for practice impression)

Must Do: (Please send back the unused trays along with your dental impressions for recycling purposes.)

A Step-by-Step Guide for Custom Dental Impressions At-Home

Get Straighter Teeth

Place your teeth in the center of the tray.

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Your teeth should not touch the tray walls.

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The tray should fully cover from molar to molar.

Has a raised center

Flat in the middle

Note: If your tray doesn’t fit properly, contact us to request a replacement.

To Help You Get it Right the First Time

1
Place Your Night Guard Order

Practice First

Use the extra set of putty provided to take a trial impression.

2
Make Your Impression

Upload Photos

Share clear images of the trial impression on the Aligner Tracker app.

3
Custom Night Guard

Wait for Approval

Proceed with final impressions only after receiving the feedback first.

In Case Your Impressions Don’t Turn Out Right, Please Reuse the Trays

Just rinse them with warm water, clean gently using mild soap and a toothbrush, and dry thoroughly before reuse.

Start Taking Your Dental Impressions

  • Prep:

    Wash your hands and brush your teeth. Set a timer on your phone to track each step accurately. Lay out all items from the kit on a clean, flat surface.

  • Step 1

    Mix and Mold the Material

    • Mixing: Put on the gloves and mix the base and catalyst together for 30 seconds until they blend into a uniform color, showing no white streaks.
    • Rolling: Shape the blended putty into a ball, then use the palm of your hands to roll it into a 4-inch-long sausage within 5 seconds.
    • Placing:  Within 5-10 seconds, use your fingers to spread it evenly in the tray and ensure there’s enough putty to capture the entire arch, molar-to-molar. (Note: Don’t press too hard.)

  • Step 2

    Time to Take Impressions

    • Place the tray in your mouth (upper or lower arch) for 3 minutes.
    • Ensure the handle is aligned under your nose.
    • Bite into the center of the putty.
    • Avoid biting into the outer or inner walls of the tray.
    • Remove the tray with one swift motion (Downwards for upper arch and upwards for lower arch).

    Note: Don’t remove impressions from trays.

    Get Your Impressions Approved

    Take clear pictures of the first impression and upload them to the AlignerTracker app. Only proceed with creating the remaining impressions once the approval is given by the experts.

  • Step 3

    Repeat the Same for the other Arch

    • Even if you need dental impressions for one arch, impressions for both arches are required.
    • Complete all four impressions following these steps.

  • Step 4

    Snap 5 Photos of Your Smile

    Insert the cheek retractor in your mouth and take pictures from 5 different angles. Now log in to the Aligner Tracker App and upload the images.

    • Front View
    • Right Side View
    • Left Side View
    • Upper Occlusal
    • Lower Occlusal

  • Step 5

    Ship it Back to Us for Free!

    Once done, ship your dental impressions with unused trays back to us at Unit 7, 8 Avenue of Americas, Newington NSW 2127 Australia using the provided prepaid return label.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Common Mistakes to Avoid Common Mistakes to Avoid

Irregular pressure can lead to unclear impressions.

Removing material too soon results in incomplete impressions.

Poor mixing causes unreliable, streaky impressions.

Misplaced trays can result in inconsistent impressions.

Save Your Dental Impression File for $20

We can also help you store your dental impressions digitally for up to 1 year. This allows you to reuse them for future orders, saving time and reducing costs. Spend a little now, save big later!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I make dental impressions at home?

You can make dental impressions at home with our easy-to-use impression kit.

How accurate will my dental impressions be?

Our impression kit is designed to produce accurate dental impressions for creating custom aligners.

What if I make a mistake while taking my dental impressions?

Don't worry! Our kit includes extra materials for a second attempt, and our customer service team is available to help with any questions or concerns.

How long does it take to make dental impressions?

The entire process typically takes around 30 minutes to an hour, including setup, taking the impressions, and cleanup.

What happens after I make my dental impressions?

After making your dental impressions, you'll mail them back to our lab using the provided shipping materials. Our experts will use them to create custom aligners tailored to your needs, which will be shipped directly to you.

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