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14 hrs a day isn't enough. It should be 18-22 hrs. Especially if you leave it out for 10 hours straight... they will just keep moving back to their original positions while its out and you'll extend your wear time by months!!

Hi guys. Need some advice! Had the first of my clears posted to me today from my dentist... but i cant get the bloody thing to stay in my mouth! Its sooooo TIGHT! When it 'clicks' onto the front teeth it 'clicks' off the back teeth. When it's clicked onto the back teeth, the front sits down low (the...

The very same!
He has worked wonders on my teeth. He makes the 3 hr each way drive every 4 weeks totally worth it!
Would recommend him to EVERYONE!

Same practice, different dentist. I see Mr Qureshi.
Good luck with next few months... trust me, it's worth it!!

Rach

Chezdon.... You will be going to the same dentist i've had mine done with... Mr Q is great!! Honestly, you will be wowed with the results!! He really is the expert is IMA's and is really nice too which helps! I travel from Birmingham every 4 weeks to get treated by him! I've had my upper aligner wit...

Regarding the chewing gum thing... i was told by my dentist that chewing gum is the best thing to use, but make sure it's sugar free or you'll rot your teeth!

Rach

Hi all! I've had mine for 7 weeks now and the difference is AMAZING!! I had serious crowding and overlapping of my upper 4 front teeth. Now when i wake up in the morning my teeth are virtualy perfectly straight!! They do move back slightly if i leave it out for any period more then 2-3 hours, but as...

Hi Toothless!! (love the name!) I've only had the aligner for 3days now, but my advice if you are worried about pain when sleeping is to put it in at least a few hours before you go to bed. I am finding that it is super painful for about 45mins after i take it out or put it back in. The pain subside...

Thanks for the reply... it re-assures me about the pain!! I'll keep you updated to the progress
So pleased for you if yours are dramatically different now!! Got any pics??? Would love to see some for more motivation!
R x

Well, I had my inman fitted yesterday... and I'm not quite sure how i'm feeling about it! It is very, very painful! More so than i expected!! I thought my front teeth may hurt, but the back teeth that it hooks onto also really hurt! My speech is bad too.. especially when saying 'D' sounds!! They com...

Well.... I took the plunge and after months of reading this thread and contemplation I went for my consultation in Sidcup and my Inman is being made as I type!! Having it fitted late July and should have straight teeth by Xmas!! :D My dentist says I have got to have the expander fitted onto the IA, ...

Hi guys, I've been reading this board with real interest as I'm going for my consultation for an Inman Aligner tomorrow. I'm a bit concerned that after months of wearing the IA Sheral, you say that within 24 hrs your teeth have moved back! Is that completely back to their starting position?? Has any...

Hi Guys! Been readin this for a few weeks now and need some advice from people who have been through it before i take the plunge. I've sent some pics to a top dentist in IA's who has said i would be suitable for an IA, but would need an expander as have got crowding in front 4 uppers. This is scarin...