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Hi everyone, I had my 2 week check today. The dentist said he is pleased with movement so far and the gaps he created on the right side had all closed, I didn't believe this until he started to file again and I realised how tight it was! I suppose it just shows that even though you may think teeth a...

Not sure that worrying helps anything so am glad to hear you have an appointment next week. They definitely should be clicking when you put them on your teeth. Do you look at them in the mirror? I "chomp" on my teeth to make sure they are setting correctly. (This week my dentist gave me t...

I have had my IA for 2 weeks now. I have had very minimal movement but it seems to be in the WRONG direction! My front right tooth sticks out a little and is slightly rotated but the IA seems to have pushed it out more and the rotation looks worse! I have an appointment next week and will ask about ...

Hi All! After a little delay I have finally had my IA fitted today. I have to say that even though it looks quite small when it's not in my mouth, it does actually feel HUGE once it's in! My upper lip doesn't really go over the front bar and my lips look quite big and pouty which I wouldn't mind exc...

From what I've read on this thread, it seems that the IA is very bulky in the mouth. I do expect it to be uncomfortable and to effect my speech but how thick and obvious is the front bar? Also do most people get used to talking with it in enough to wear to work?

Thanks for the reply style1983. It really helps to know the Inmans limitations without it being glossed over by the dentist! The rotated tooth that concerns me the most does stick out, if this can be made to look better by moving it into alignment with the rest it may just be worth it. I will ask th...

Hi all, I finally had my consultation and all is fine to go ahead with the IA! I still have concerns about my rotated teeth though. When I asked I was told not to worry and that my teeth would straigten hopefully by Christmas, the dentist is not the most approachable person I've met and I didn't ask...

Hi Kayjay, you must be so pleased to be seeing results already. Do you have any rotated teeth that need fixing too and if so have you seen any movement with them yet?

Thanks Hatemyteeth, it helps to know they aren't sticking out! I guess I'll just have to wait and see what the dentist says.

Thank you both for replying. :) Hatemyteeth, this is going to sound like a really silly question, but does the expander actually push the teeth further forward to create room? If so I'm afraid it may make my teeth look even worse as they are already too far forward as it is and I would like them to ...

Hi All! I have been reading this forum for a while now and have decided to post! I have hated my teeth since I can remember and I have finally decided to book an appointment to have a consultation for the Inman Aligner, but it isn't until mid September and I have a few concerns. My top front four te...