Every once in a while we get to have a little fun with nightguard samples. We test different materials to figure out which one will work the best, which means we all hike down to the breakroom armed with forks and coffee mugs. We compare how soft the material is to bite down on, how well it holds its shape, how quickly it cools, even what color it turns after it’s molded. Here’s what the process looks like:
When we test materials, we go through the package instructions step-by-step, which means boiling, cooling, biting, the whole nine yards. That way we make sure the instructions are right, too. This one’s cooling off a bit before Jamie fits it.
Sarah gets an up-close look at the fit after molding her sample. She’s checking how well the material held it’s shape, how comfortable it is, and if it’s centered well.
AJ’s a pro at this. Hers were pretty much perfect. Once everyone’s tested one of each sample group, a decision is made and the party’s over until we get feedback from consumers (that’s you!) and develop a new, improved model.
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