Nope, I don't have to adjust it or anything and don't see why I would need an expander - my problem is not lack of space but the opposite, one tooth had drifted forwards and there was a big gap for it to return to, then just a question of the other teeth (which had begun to move slightly to take advantage of the room) closing up a bit.
It does look like the aligners online but there isn't one on the inman website which is identical because of the roof of your mouth bit (possible expander). This is all very bizarre and a good lesson in why you should not just take things on trust but do your homework first I think!
I've emailed him because it's so hard to talk... let's see what he says...
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Hi Smileyrhi
I started to type a reply last night, but managed to hit something on my keyboard and delete the whole post.
Cordosyl mouthwash is supposed to help mouth infections, it may help ease your sores on the roof of your mouth. Last night in my original post I suggested Adult Bonjela, but I see that you have already tried that.
I have been using orthodontic wax on areas of the IA that have been causing me some discomfort, and putting it on parts of the IA that I know I shouldn't have, but the pain started to drive me mad. I currently have a horrendous curved groove on my tongue from where it sits against the IA at night when I'm sleeping, luckily it isn't painful (at the moment), just looks unsightly.
Until I obtained some Retainer Brite I was using the '3 minute Steradent' on my IA with an old toothbrush. I also have a child's little plastic paintbrush which is fantastic for getting in behind the springs where they sit in the plastic. I contemplated purchasing an ultrasonic cleaner, electric not battery, but for the amount of time I will be wearing the IA it seemed like a waste of money. I did buy a battery operated one, but it's pretty useless really.
I'm off for my four week check up in about 30 mins, hopefully he'll tighten mine and I will start to see lots of movement.
I started to type a reply last night, but managed to hit something on my keyboard and delete the whole post.
Cordosyl mouthwash is supposed to help mouth infections, it may help ease your sores on the roof of your mouth. Last night in my original post I suggested Adult Bonjela, but I see that you have already tried that.
I have been using orthodontic wax on areas of the IA that have been causing me some discomfort, and putting it on parts of the IA that I know I shouldn't have, but the pain started to drive me mad. I currently have a horrendous curved groove on my tongue from where it sits against the IA at night when I'm sleeping, luckily it isn't painful (at the moment), just looks unsightly.
Until I obtained some Retainer Brite I was using the '3 minute Steradent' on my IA with an old toothbrush. I also have a child's little plastic paintbrush which is fantastic for getting in behind the springs where they sit in the plastic. I contemplated purchasing an ultrasonic cleaner, electric not battery, but for the amount of time I will be wearing the IA it seemed like a waste of money. I did buy a battery operated one, but it's pretty useless really.
I'm off for my four week check up in about 30 mins, hopefully he'll tighten mine and I will start to see lots of movement.
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Anyone ever consider trying to get a refund? My teeth have not moved much at all in 3 months. After about the first 2 weeks, the movement has been minimal. Some slight improvement, but the rotations have not improved at all. I am convinced the inman is incapable to moving rotations, at least in the specified time it was supposed to take.
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Hey everyone! New user here!
In the past week or so, I've been reading the forums and the Internet to see if I could get braces somehow within a price-range that suited me. Obviously I ended up with going for the Inman Aligner. I've been to the first visit at the dentist today and I am going back tuesday to have the moulds made. I can't wait to get started!
I'm from Denmark and wow am I glad that I did alot of research on the price before i started. The place I am getting it charge 1000 punds per arch whereas all other places I contacted took from 1800 up to almost 2600 pounds per arch!! That is a massive difference! More than double!
So I just really want to tell you about my experience with this dentist. He was so great! I had read alot on these forums before going and in that way I knew what I wanted to ask him if he didn't tell me. But he just told me almost every single thing that has been told on this site leaving me with no questions to ask. And now comes the best part. He even had an Inman Aligner in his own mouth - he was about to be finished with the upper arch. There's more... he told me that one of his colleagues and good friends who is working as a dentist in London helped get the Inman Aligner to Denmark. Wow - did I make the right choise! Most other dentist's didn't even advertise it on their homepage and were totally random when giving their price.
The good price means I will be able to afford the Inman in both my upper and lower mouth. And he informed me that everything was included. Even a fitting with regular braces for a month or so if the INMAN doesn't do the job completely. And minor corrections with plastic if needed and if they were quickly made.
So please, if your from Denmark and are not living too far form the city of Aarhus - you are welcome to write me because you should choose this dentist!
Looking forward to be getting started :)
In the past week or so, I've been reading the forums and the Internet to see if I could get braces somehow within a price-range that suited me. Obviously I ended up with going for the Inman Aligner. I've been to the first visit at the dentist today and I am going back tuesday to have the moulds made. I can't wait to get started!
I'm from Denmark and wow am I glad that I did alot of research on the price before i started. The place I am getting it charge 1000 punds per arch whereas all other places I contacted took from 1800 up to almost 2600 pounds per arch!! That is a massive difference! More than double!
So I just really want to tell you about my experience with this dentist. He was so great! I had read alot on these forums before going and in that way I knew what I wanted to ask him if he didn't tell me. But he just told me almost every single thing that has been told on this site leaving me with no questions to ask. And now comes the best part. He even had an Inman Aligner in his own mouth - he was about to be finished with the upper arch. There's more... he told me that one of his colleagues and good friends who is working as a dentist in London helped get the Inman Aligner to Denmark. Wow - did I make the right choise! Most other dentist's didn't even advertise it on their homepage and were totally random when giving their price.
The good price means I will be able to afford the Inman in both my upper and lower mouth. And he informed me that everything was included. Even a fitting with regular braces for a month or so if the INMAN doesn't do the job completely. And minor corrections with plastic if needed and if they were quickly made.
So please, if your from Denmark and are not living too far form the city of Aarhus - you are welcome to write me because you should choose this dentist!
Looking forward to be getting started :)
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After 12 weeks all of my teeth are in, or almost in their final position apart from one - and it needs to rotate. My dentist is convinced that as long as I have some filing every 2 weeks and keep wearing the IA as much as possible that it will rotate to the correct position. I'll keep you posted.style1983 wrote:Anyone ever consider trying to get a refund? My teeth have not moved much at all in 3 months. After about the first 2 weeks, the movement has been minimal. Some slight improvement, but the rotations have not improved at all. I am convinced the inman is incapable to moving rotations, at least in the specified time it was supposed to take.
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Prittstick2008
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I'm now four weeks into the process and I can't believe how my teeth have changed. I saw my dentist again today and he did a little more filing. Everyone there was so impressed with the results so far. Originally I was quoted approx four months from start to finish, but now he's saying I'll only need one more month. A total of two months for my perfect smile, I can't wait! I can't even begin to tell you all how happy I am with my decision to go with the Inman Aligner. Yes it's bulky and at times uncomfortable, yes it can affect your speech, but what's two months in the great scheme of things, compared to the misery I suffered before and how happy I am now. Good luck to anyone considering doing this, you won't regret it. :-)
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Hi, been a silent reader on here for a while now! Had my Inman in for 2 weeks now, averaging 16 to 20 hours a day to solve overlap on
My front 4 teeth. Just feeling a bit disheartened as I can t see any movement yet and when I floss the gaps the dentist created don t seem to be any smaller. Is this normal? Could just do with some encouragement....as I m sure you are all aware wearing it is uncomfortable and speech is a nightmare and I really want it to work!!!
My front 4 teeth. Just feeling a bit disheartened as I can t see any movement yet and when I floss the gaps the dentist created don t seem to be any smaller. Is this normal? Could just do with some encouragement....as I m sure you are all aware wearing it is uncomfortable and speech is a nightmare and I really want it to work!!!
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Hi SarahSarah321 wrote:Hi, been a silent reader on here for a while now! Had my Inman in for 2 weeks now, averaging 16 to 20 hours a day to solve overlap on
My front 4 teeth. Just feeling a bit disheartened as I can t see any movement yet and when I floss the gaps the dentist created don t seem to be any smaller. Is this normal? Could just do with some encouragement....as I m sure you are all aware wearing it is uncomfortable and speech is a nightmare and I really want it to work!!!
My dentist told me that I probably wouldn't see any movement in the first two weeks. He said it normally takes that long for the bones etc to soften up enough to allow movement. Don't lose heart, just stick with it. You will see some movement soon.
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Thank you! The support on this forum is really great. I ll keep you updated with how I m going on
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I hope the inman is capable of rotating, at least somewhat. The inman does have its limits when it comes to rotations, but is great at moving teeth forwards/backwards. Once a rotated tooth has gone to the correct position, it doesn't appear as rotated when looking at it straight-on, but the rotation is still obvious from certain angles.earthgirl wrote:After 12 weeks all of my teeth are in, or almost in their final position apart from one - and it needs to rotate. My dentist is convinced that as long as I have some filing every 2 weeks and keep wearing the IA as much as possible that it will rotate to the correct position. I'll keep you posted.style1983 wrote:Anyone ever consider trying to get a refund? My teeth have not moved much at all in 3 months. After about the first 2 weeks, the movement has been minimal. Some slight improvement, but the rotations have not improved at all. I am convinced the inman is incapable to moving rotations, at least in the specified time it was supposed to take.
Also, I've noticed not wearing the inman for 7 or 8 consecutive hours (I've had to do this a few times), the teeth will try and move back rapidly. Which makes me wonder, when can it really stop being worn, and if an overnight retainer is enough once one stops using it.
I really don't think the inman is the 2 month wonder treatment it's billed as, unless you strictly need to move a tooth slightly forward or backwards.
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I will now be into my forth week this tuesday. I have had some improvment but still can understand where the space required for my overlapping tooth is going to appear from! I have had my teeth filed again but the gaps quickly close. The dentist is happy with progress though and my next appointment is not for another 4 weeks 
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Hatemyteeth
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I finally got my lower retainer today 
It's a lot flimsier than I imagined. Does anyone use retainer brite to clean it?
8 weeks with the upper one now and they're moving much faster than I expected.
It's a lot flimsier than I imagined. Does anyone use retainer brite to clean it?
8 weeks with the upper one now and they're moving much faster than I expected.
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Gosh, I haven't managed to post in ages... Thanks for the replies. I was feeling pretty low and miserable about the whole process and this board is so supportive.
Well, I've now had the beastly thing for three weeks and my teeth are almost in their final position! The dentist did say mine was a simple case (no filing or anything needed). I do notice a couple of things though. Firstly, I have always had a gap between the first and second top teeth on the right, and that's barely changed, nor does the dentist think it will. Secondly, I had a very slight rotation on the second top tooth on the left and that's not changed either. Dentist says he will tart them up a bit with composite to make it aesthetically pleasing. He reckons it'll take about another week before the problem top front tooth will be completely back in line with the other one, then it's onto a clear retainer.
Anyway, for others who are experiencing the misery that can be the Inman Aligner, I have had ulcers, gum infection, wires poking into my cheeks, horrible aches, clicking teeth, loose teeth and it is all worth it! Loving the new smile and looking forward to being without the 'small apparatus' as my dear dentist calls it.
Bon courage!
Well, I've now had the beastly thing for three weeks and my teeth are almost in their final position! The dentist did say mine was a simple case (no filing or anything needed). I do notice a couple of things though. Firstly, I have always had a gap between the first and second top teeth on the right, and that's barely changed, nor does the dentist think it will. Secondly, I had a very slight rotation on the second top tooth on the left and that's not changed either. Dentist says he will tart them up a bit with composite to make it aesthetically pleasing. He reckons it'll take about another week before the problem top front tooth will be completely back in line with the other one, then it's onto a clear retainer.
Anyway, for others who are experiencing the misery that can be the Inman Aligner, I have had ulcers, gum infection, wires poking into my cheeks, horrible aches, clicking teeth, loose teeth and it is all worth it! Loving the new smile and looking forward to being without the 'small apparatus' as my dear dentist calls it.
Bon courage!
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I have now had the Aligner in for around 6 weeks. Only problem i have had is speech. It has moved my front overlapping tooth back but its now resting against the teeth behind. I dont have a checkup for another 2 weeks so dont expect my teeth to move much untill then 
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I had my 6 week check on Monday. I'm back in 2 weeks where he'll take another set of impressions and have 2 new appliances made up for me. These will apparently move my two misplaced teeth the last few mm they need to be correct. I then get a removable retainer as he seems to think that a fixed one will be seen through the gaps in my teeth. I have no idea which gaps he is referring to as I haven't got any!!
He changes his mind everytime I go as to which type of retainer I'll need, but I'll cross that bridge when I finally get to it. As far as the Inman is concerned I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Me dentist hasn't tightened it or altered it in anyway, and I'm amazed at how much it has moved my teeth! Well worth every penny!
He changes his mind everytime I go as to which type of retainer I'll need, but I'll cross that bridge when I finally get to it. As far as the Inman is concerned I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Me dentist hasn't tightened it or altered it in anyway, and I'm amazed at how much it has moved my teeth! Well worth every penny!