Can I retake my impressions?Updated 5 hours ago
Yes. The putty is reusable, so you can remold and retake an impression as many times as you need.
- Cool the tray to room temperature. Let it sit, or run cold water over it to speed things up.
- Reboil for 3 minutes. This fully softens the putty.
- Cool for 1 minute. It will be warm but safe to handle.
- Smooth the putty for about 45 seconds. Use your thumbs to press out all of the old tooth marks, right in the tray. The back of a metal spoon helps flatten it, and you can use the spoon to press a clean channel down the center. It should look as close to new as possible.
- Retake right away. Put the tray in your mouth immediately and hold still for 3 minutes, just like the first time.
Keep the putty in the tray the whole time.