Impression Help Video

How to Take Dental Impressions at Home

Please watch this whole video before taking your impressions.

SayCheeseClub Impression Instructions

🦷 SayCheeseClub: How to Make Impressions

📌 IMPORTANT TIPS BEFORE YOU START

  • ✅ Watch the instructional video before beginning.
  • ✅ Read the visual instructions to ensure accuracy.
  • ✅ Select the right tray size — small, medium, or large — to best fit your top and bottom teeth.
  • ✅ Ensure proper spacing. There should be at least 2–3 mm of space between your front teeth and the tray’s walls (to prevent scraping against the plastic).
  • ✅ You’ll receive an email and text confirmation after mailing your impressions — wait for this before sending them.
  • ✅ Wash your impressions with water before placing them in the return mailer.
  • ✅ Stick the return label on the return envelope and drop it off via USPS.
  • ✅ Include your Customer Info Card in the return package.
  • 📲 Watch this whole video.

1️⃣ SELECT THE CORRECT TRAY

  • Choose a small, medium, or large tray for your top and bottom teeth.
  • Ensure all of your teeth fit comfortably within the tray.
  • Make sure there’s at least 2–3 mm of space between your teeth and the inside wall of the tray.

2️⃣ PREPARE THE PUTTY

  • Use one white putty and one blue putty per tray.
  • Once mixed, you have 90 seconds before the putty starts to harden.

3️⃣ MIX THE PUTTY

  • Take one white putty and one blue putty.
  • Mix thoroughly until the color is completely blended with no streaks.
  • Roll the putty into a log shape.
  • Place all of the putty in one tray (top tray only).
  • Complete only one impression at a time to prevent drying out the second putty from exposure.
  • If you ordered both a top and bottom retainer or night guard, wait until you’ve completed the first impression before preparing the second tray.

4️⃣ PLACE PUTTY IN TRAY

  • Spread the putty evenly throughout the top tray.
  • Press it down lightly so it stays in place but does not overflow.
  • The putty should completely cover your teeth and extend past the gum line.
  • If you only ordered a top or bottom retainer or night guard, only complete that impression.

5️⃣ PLACE THE IMPRESSION

  • Place the tray in your mouth so all of your teeth fit inside.
  • Don’t bite down onto the tray. Gently push up and allow the putty to form around your teeth naturally.
  • The putty should completely cover your teeth and extend past the gum line.
  • Remain still and breathe through your nose while keeping your lips relaxed.

6️⃣ SET THE TIMER

  • Set a 5-minute timer once the tray is in your mouth.
  • After 5 minutes, carefully remove the tray.
  • Do not remove the putty from the tray.

7️⃣ TAKE PHOTOS OF YOUR IMPRESSIONS

  • Take clear photos at a 45-degree angle with good lighting or flash.
  • Capture one photo of the top impression and one of the bottom impression.
  • 🖼️ Upload photos at saycheeseclub.com/approval
  • 📲 Or scan the QR code to watch the video.
  • ⚠️ Wait for a confirmation email and text before mailing your impressions.

8️⃣ PREPARE AND SHIP YOUR IMPRESSIONS

  • Wash your impressions under running water before placing them inside the return mailer.
  • Stick the provided return label onto the mailer.
  • Place both impressions and your Customer Info Card inside the return envelope.
  • Drop your package at your local post office or closest USPS mailbox.
  • You will receive an email confirmation once we receive your impressions.

💬 We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions or need a replacement part, contact us anytime:

📧 smile@saycheeseclub.com