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*betty*
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#121 Post by *betty* »

Thank you for the replies. I imagine it might take longer for my teeth to settle down because I'm 30+ too.

Sorry I got you worrying too buzz31. If it's any consolation the uppers I had treated with the Inman don't feel loose. I also remember reading a post (on this thread I'm sure) where someone had asked their dentist twice if the speed of the Inman could cause root absorbtion and they were told it didn't.

Maybe the Inman is quick and safe because it uses constant pressure, whereas traditional braces, which are periodically tightened, do it in more violent bursts? Also the Inman is working for about 20 hours a day for thr whole treatment time, whilst wire braces might not be doing anything in between ortho appointments for tightening?

I'm pleased with my treatment - the teeth look good, it was just a throw-away comment from someone I told about it. They said "surely it can't be good to move the teeth that quickly". That's what got me thinking.
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fostino
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#122 Post by fostino »

thanks for listening!!
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*betty*
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#123 Post by *betty* »

Meryaten wrote:Fixed braces aren't "tightened" these days, Betty - not in the crank down on the wire and pull up any slack sense. They change to a new wire periodically, but the change in force applied is not so marked as you might think. :) The forces applied throughout treatment are fairly low, and considered biologically appropriate.
Ah, I totally discounted the fixed braces route and didn't listen to how they worked!

My teeth weren't too bad. I only really had an issue with two teeth - one overjet and the other tucked behind it. I could have had fixed braces on 6 teeth for about a year or invisalign for 10 months. I had the Inman for nearly 5 months. I suppose that's not ridiculously quick in comparison. Anyway, all done now .... :D
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Buzz31
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#124 Post by Buzz31 »

You inman took 5 months? oh boy - i thought i'd be done in 4. Was yours a protusive case Betty?
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*betty*
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#125 Post by *betty* »

Buzz31 wrote:You inman took 5 months? oh boy - i thought i'd be done in 4. Was yours a protusive case Betty?
Actually it was probably nearer to 4 months. That was moving one tooth (the upper front) back about 4-5mm. And I didn't wear the appliance for as long as I should have done in the last few weeks. The final 1 mm was moved using a clear aligner. That tooth, and the one next to it that was brought forward, now feel very stable, so I guess I shouldn't worry.

Although I've always had a slight overbite, the protruding tooth had only been like that for the last five years or so, so I guess I was the equivalent of an 'adult relapse' case (though I never wore a brace as a child) because the tooth was only being moved back to its original, adult position.

The lower tooth that I had slightly moved (the lower teeth was very mildly crowded. They're now a little straighter) with a few clear aligners, that still felt a bit loose, has been feeling a lot more stable in the past few days.

I wouldn't have been able to afford to have my teeth straigthened if I hadn't used the Inman and now I feel happy smiling and laughing, whereas I used to keep my mouth closed or cover it with my hand because of this one stupid sticky out tooth! In general my gums and teeth look much healthier now too and they're much easier to clean and floss, as there's a little bit of extra space btween them.

Also, thinking about it, if they were that likely to fall out I'm sure they would have popped out when I was having the mould taken for the retainers! Wow, they really pull that thing off don't they!

I'm probably worrying about nothing, but I'm guess that I maybe feel a bit guilty about spending money on something cosmetic like that and also feel that I don't deserve straight teeth because I didn't have them wired up for a year or so. Anyway I'll stop rambling on now :)
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jules04
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#126 Post by jules04 »

Betty, just enjoy having lovely teeth!! I couldn't have afforded the time or money to get mine done without an Inman. I am now on clears and my teeth don't seem wobbly - I only had the tops done). I'm sure yours will soon get settled and as you say, if they were coming out, they would have come out when you had your impressions done!!
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*betty*
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#127 Post by *betty* »

Thank you jules04!

I just had a few comments from people and thinking about it it's probably because they're a bit jealous. Some people don't like it when you improve yourself do they? !
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jules04
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#128 Post by jules04 »

Just smile sweetly.................
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*betty*
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#129 Post by *betty* »

I think you're right on both accounts. I've also had the comment "I didn't notice anything wrong with your teeth". Yes, because I made sure no one could see them!
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*R*
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#130 Post by *R* »

*betty* wrote:I think you're right on both accounts. I've also had the comment "I didn't notice anything wrong with your teeth". Yes, because I made sure no one could see them!
LOL I absolutely agree with the last part! When I first got my IA everyone including my family kept saying 'there is nothing wrong with your teeth' but its what they don't see is the part I wanted to fix! Anyway Betty, everyone is right, show that smile off now, you have been through a lot with the IA, its time to finally have the pleasure of having your nice teeth after all the 'pain'! I can't wait to get my clears next week and be done with this actual appliance!

Does anyone know whether we can actually keep the IA? (may sound totally sad but I would like to keep mine like a souvenir- but more rather... if I start to slack on my clears.....I can remind myself what I have been through to get this far!!! That will be a reality check! lol.
*R*

IA and I have a long way to go, but I hope its an almost painless and speedy journey!
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sunnyuk
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#131 Post by sunnyuk »

Hi guys, do u recommend the permanent retainer or the plastic one?
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jules04
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#132 Post by jules04 »

I kept my IA, my clear got sent through the post to me!!
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*betty*
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#133 Post by *betty* »

I've kept my Inman too. I was told I could use it if - in the future - I had any relapse.

I've opted for the clear plastic retainers because I had them anyway as part of my treatment and an ortho I saw for a consult didn't recommend the fixed retainers as, in his experience, they occasionally snapped and went unoticed until teeth started to slip. Also I grind my teeth at night so the clear retainers help with that too. But I've also known people get on well with the fixed type.
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Irishbrace
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#134 Post by Irishbrace »

Hi Everyone,

I am having an inman fitted next week!! The posts here have been really helpful but I'm sure I'll have lots of questions when I actually get the inman.

I'm in Ireland by the way-very few dentists offer them here.

Will keep you all posted and delighted to read all of the happy and satisfied posts!!
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fostino
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irishbrace

#135 Post by fostino »

hi irishbrace, wer in ireland u gettin ur inman's done??
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