How hot does the water need to be when moulding a new gum shield?

Question

How hot does the water need to be when moulding a new gum shield?

Answer 1

Get a pot of gatorade to a near boil, drop your gumshield in for 30sec, take out out, let it cool slightly then fit it.  If you use gatorade it'll retain taste!

Answer 2

Not boiling but hotter than out of a tap.  ie boil the water, let it rest for a few minutes then pour over the gum shield & do rest as it states on the packet.

Answer 3

Boiling water from the kettle.

Answer 4

Hot enough to soften the mould but not so hot it scolds your mouth when you put it in. ;o)

Seriously though weren't there instructions with your shield when you bought it?

Answer 5

boiled from a kettle, then pour in a cup or a bowl, then place the gum shield in it for 30 secs, take it out, put it in ur mouth, fix it into shape.

Answer 6

Have it close to boiling but not quite.  Get from kettle and leave in cup for 1 minute then do it.  If boiling will warp shield