1. You will need to fill saucepan with 3 to 4 inches of water. Bring water to a rolling boil.

2. Then remove water from heat source and let the water stand for 30 seconds.

3. Place mouthguard in water for 60 seconds. (You must not exceed 60 seconds.)

4. Carefully remove mouthguard from hot water with a slotted spoon or by the tether.

5. Cool mouthguard in tap water for 1-2 seconds only to bring surface temperature to a comfortable level.

6. You must lick your lips before placing mouthguard in your mouth.

7. Line up your mouthguard carefully with the centreline of upper teeth.

8. Fit mouthguard onto and around upper teeth and press firmly into molars first then front teeth.

9. Bite down hard on mouthguard, suck in strongly, and use fingers to press edges of mouthguard into teeth and gum line through lips and cheeks for 30 seconds.

10. Remove mouthguard and drop straight in cold water for 40 seconds.

11. Place back into your mouth and test for a firm fit.

12. Repeat these steps 1 through 8 if fit is not accurate or needs to be adjusted.