Metal Mouth Message Board

Hey everyone, I havent posted in a while, I just wanted to give a quick progress report on my IA experience. Firstly I am absolutely AMAZED at the difference the aligner made. It's unreal! I've had it fitted at the end of May and I'm just about to finish my treatment - my last visit will be on Thurs...

I have had the aligner for just over two weeks now and thought I give you all a progress report ;) My first week was absolute agony but now the pain has gone completely - it's very strange and I'm wondering if it's still working?? I can take it out and put in no bother. I've got an appointment on Th...

Hi Jodiejo thanks so much for your reply, I am relieved to hear it's getting better! Today was my fourth day and it's still painful but I think not quite as painful as it was on Saturday! Yes I have followed your posts and have been hoping that my experience with the aligner will be as short as your...

Hi, I had my aligner fitted on Thursday, so had it in for three days now. I have to say, it really is quite painful just now - especially when taking it out or putting it back in - so much so that I find myself counting to three and trying to do it as quickly as possible... I had to take painkillers...

Forgot to say, isobelleo would be good to see pics of the IA in place...

Thanks jodiejo and sandiepandie for your encouraging words, much appreciated. I know I have to stand above what other people think, and it's only for a short period of my life... and have all these years to look forward to when I will congratulate myself for enduring the few weeks of discomfort!! Al...

There seems to be a cluster of us Scots here all getting treated at Craigentinny ;) I'm glad to hear that all is going well for you while I'm still waiting on my first appointment which is next week! On the one hand I can't wait to get the process started, but also filled with dread... will it be em...

Hi, all, I've been to the dentist today to have my first consultation (ie see if my case can be helped!!) I have been reading this forum for a couple of weeks now.. I just hope this will work for me too. Well I've been told that I'm good to go so I've got my appointment for impressions etc in May (I...