Do these strips cover the entire row of top and bottom teeth or only some of the teeth with using the correct top an bottom strips?
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No they don't. For those of us with a wide smile, use both a bottom and top strip for coverage of all the top teeth, and do the same for the bottom.Yes, I use twice as many strips, but it's worth having all my teeth white. : DNOTE TO MANUFACTURER: MAKE A LONGER STRIP FOR FULL COVERAGE PLEASE : D
1344290
I only use the bottom strips and have noticed that they don't cover ALL the way to your molars. Only cover the very front, approx. 8 teeth. No that's for the bottoms only. By looking at the top strips they are definitely longer and wider.
1153071
I purchased it for the top teeth and it works quite well. I guess it's just a matter of personal preference - I've had retainers in the past that were just for the top, so it was the natural choice.
513375
mine work fine. all 4 strips do. its just how they are packaged that the clear rubber coating that makes them waterproof is likely to crack so be sure to inspect the shell when they arrive if you get them
131828
I do all of the upper with one and then the down teeth with a new one. So i use two. But you should check with your dentist.
1475804
There usually isn't alot of residue left on your teeth after you pull the strips off. I normally just run my tongue over my teeth, spit out whatever the strips left behind and swish some water.
1410307
Mine was like that too which I used for a while. Then I went to a more expensive one from Sporting Smiles. However you have to make a mold and send it off and they mail it back. It covers all teeth. I like it better.
1259006
Hello, The final trays cover the teeth that are in the impression that is sent in, if a good impression is made, which is very easy to do, then you will get a full coverage. All visible teeth are always covered, on a rare occasion, a rear molar, if the impression is not correct will not be covered. The rear molar is the tooth in the far back. We take a lot of pride in making our trays and as our reviews show, you will get the best fitting tray, Thanks!
410796
Tuf question. The strip of teeth you are thinking of buying need several places from where to take hold on your lower ex-tooth line. I suggest you experiment. Drop about 20 Temptooth beads in a cup of almost boiling water, stir with a spoon, and when they become transparent dish them out with the spoon, massage them so they become one single mass, drop them in the water for another minute, pick them up again with the spoon, and with your fingers work them over your lower tooth bed. I usually drink a icy glass of water to speed the process. Check out if the plastic bed held. If not, try again perhaps adding another dozen beads. If it fails to hold then you have a hopeless situation. If they hold, then drop them in the hot water again. Add more beads if it looks like the backing for the covering needs more material to grab on to. Massage beads. Heat. Drop the Billy Bob teeth into the hot water. Wait a minute then apply the Temptooth plastic on your tooth bed and right away place the tooth pad onto the plastic. Push from all sides. You may have to repeat the process a couple of times to insure you have enough plastic backing. Good luck. They are fab teeth.
615119
Hi BradleysMom, I would go to sporting smiles website and call them or email them directly. The trays for me were molded about 12 teeth worth for the top and 14 teeth worth on the on the bottom. It's really the front 4-6 in my opinion that hold the trays in place so I don't see why it wouldn't work. Definitely call just in case though. I hear their customer service is friendly.
1670079
No it doesn't, it wraps around the bottom portion of the teeth and the flaps sit between the teeth. I'm a real bad grinder and go through the actual pad in about 4/5 months. Saves my teeth big time.
465018
Yes you have to recode the strips to whatever number is on the bottle you get. I recoded mine and they were way off so I returned them. Hope you have better luck.
1180948
No. The thin strip is not uncomfortable in my mouth. These night guards are as close to you can get to having nothing in your mouth at all, and still have your teeth protected. It seems impossible to me that these things stay in place in my mouth all night long... but they do!
220320
There's no actual surface that covers those areas with this style guard, but it might still help because it does maintain separation between your upper and lower teeth via the part you bite down on with your molars.
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yes, it does, that is what I use mine for, only a little film on the uppers, and work small amount at a time on the bottom and let them dry all night, I have found if you leave the upper and lowers out the next couple of days and leave them out not soaking, the fit gets firmer, this product has been a great help to me as this is my first set of dentures, getting another set in another week, got 1 pair last year with another set this year for one price, I am hoping the next set fits a lot tighter, I am not saying its a fix all, but for me it has help greatly especially the lowers I can eat just about anything without the dentures falling out, I hope this helpshave a blessed dayScott yes, it does, that is what I use mine for, only a little film on the uppers, and work small amount at a time on the bottom and let them dry all night, I have found if you leave the upper and lowers out the next couple of days and leave them out not soaking, the fit gets firmer, this product has been a great help to me as this is my first set of dentures, getting another set in another week, got 1 pair last year with another set this year for one price, I am hoping the next set fits a lot tighter, I am not saying its a fix all, but for me it has help greatly especially the lowers I can eat... » Read More yes, it does, that is what I use mine for, only a little film on the uppers, and work small amount at a time on the bottom and let them dry all night, I have found if you leave the upper and lowers out the next couple of days and leave them out not soaking, the fit gets firmer, this product has been a great help to me as this is my first set of dentures, getting another set in another week, got 1 pair last year with another set this year for one price, I am hoping the next set fits a lot tighter, I am not saying its a fix all, but for me it has help greatly especially the lowers I can eat just about anything without the dentures falling out, I hope this helpshave a blessed dayScott « Show Less
1153068
I got mine for the bottom, since I figured it would fit snugger longer as I have a missing tooth up top and I clamp down so very hard and grind, don't see that it would make that much difference, just a preference for me.
1490893
Yes it covers all the upper teeth including back molar. I clench and that is why I got it (after I lost my $600 one from my dentist). I think it is fabulous and I prefer it to the expensive one I lost. I do not know why it would say not to buy if you clench. It sure works for me. Just be careful and follow the directions EXACTLY when making your mold. I couldn't be more pleased with mine so I say, do it!
431735
yes they do! On top of that, they do not work very well. It only makes your teeth sensitive. I stop using them.