Braces, Broken teeth, Crossbites?
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USING WAX, MOUTHGUARDS, MOLD ABLE PLASTIC PELLETS.
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It may be time to consider inserts over the teeth if:
1.    You have braces
2.    You have missing teeth
3.    You have sharp edges, or a cross bite
4.    You are developing gum disease
5.    Your skin is getting old and loose
6.    You have gained weight and have sloppy chops dropping away from your teeth
7.    Any condition that increases the natural space between lips, face, and your teeth

Aging causes skin to stretch and loosen. The elasticity decreases and it is more difficult to maintain an embouchure.

The simple way to remedy this is by using “Butlers” wax. This comes in a small plastic box and is rolled into several little tubes of wax about 2” in length.

Pick out slice and roll it in your fingers to warm it up, add some saliva, and press it into shape over the deformed tooth, brace, or crevice. See what “plays” for you and keep a supply in your case. I use the same wax repeatedly by washing it off, letting it air dry and then putting back in the box. This is not necessary, but it also is not a health hazard, as I have never had a problem in the 26 years I’ve been using it. (I have a severe cross bite, missing teeth, and am fat and now old☺)

To firm up the chops I place a longer piece of wax along the upper and lower side teeth. I also have molded a nice piece of plastic that fits in front of the lower front teeth and pulls my big fat lip down closer to the bottom teeth edges without me having to smile, stretch, point my chin and the rest of the goofy things people do.

In my experience it is better to keep the wax or guard or plastic within the tooth/gum area and not let any sneak over the actual teeth edge.

Testing what plays and what sounds good is the only way to fit these things. I have my assorted wax and plastic down to a science and I am not aware of them in my mouth. Many mornings I wake up having forgotten to remove them the night before.

In addition to Butlers wax and moldable mouthguards commonly used for sports (these have to be trimmed way down and only used on top or bottom – not both – I suggest cutting a piece for the area you target and never use the entire guard – duh ☺

You can order plastic pellets on many web sites that you heat up to about 150 in the microwave, then mold by hand, and finally push in place on your teeth. This stuff is wonderful because you can heat and reheat, until it’s just right.

I am including pictures of my fat mouth with the pieces and the molds by them selves.
Have fun!
gR

This is a heated mold from pellets and pressed against teeth. In the Pix it is a little low. It moves up about a 1/4 inch from the teeth edgest when in playing position. It is thicker on my right side and eliminates the effect of the croosbite. (My top teeth extend forward on the LEFT side.)

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A little hard to see, but this is plan old Butlers Wax. Just press it into sharp or recessed areas. Stays in place all day and cushions the lip.

Ordered off web - can be re molded many times - just follow directions