An at-home dental impression kit lets a dental lab make a custom appliance without an office visit. Here’s how the process works and how to get an impression the lab can use the first time.
By the FixUrSmile Dental Lab team · Updated October 2026
A dental impression kit contains impression trays and impression material that captures the shape of your teeth and gums. A dental lab uses the impression to make a model of your mouth and build a custom appliance on it, such as a partial denture, night guard, or retainer.
At FixUrSmile, the impression kit is included with every order. You don’t buy it separately.
A good impression shows every tooth with sharp edges, some gum tissue, and no large bubbles or teeth pushing through to the tray.
More tips in common at-home impression mistakes. If you’re unsure, email a photo of your impression to info@fixursmile.com before you mail it.
A careful at-home impression can capture the detail a lab needs for a well-fitting appliance. Accuracy depends mostly on following the steps: even pressure, no movement while the material sets, and a clean removal. Every FixUrSmile appliance is backed by our Custom Fit Guarantee.
Yes. Many dental labs, including FixUrSmile, mail an impression kit with instructions. You take the impressions yourself and mail them back, and the lab makes your appliance from them.
No. At FixUrSmile, the impression kit and return shipping are included with every appliance order.
Retake it before mailing if you can see missing teeth, large bubbles, or teeth pushing through to the tray. If you’re unsure, email a photo to info@fixursmile.com and we’ll take a look.
Your kit ships within 24 to 48 hours of ordering, and your appliance ships within about 3 weeks after we receive your impressions.
Impression kit and return shipping included with every order. Made in our US dental lab from impressions you take at home, with licensed dentist review and our Custom Fit Guarantee.
