So, orthodontic treatment may lead to the ability to pick locks! Who knew?
I started by reading something in Spanish aloud as the lisp is considered proper diction there so made me feel better. Oh, ETHPANIA!
Inman aligners
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toothygrin
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Hi there,
Can I join in? I have had the Inman Aligner for 8 weeks now and I do not wear it to work for up to 8 hours. I was told by my ortho that this is OK as the teeth need the resting time for bone to renew in the space. The IA will still do its stuff! I just found it impossible to talk properly and I need to do this in my job.
I should only need a couple more weeks for my teeth to be straight with a little bit of stripping on each tooth to go.
Can I join in? I have had the Inman Aligner for 8 weeks now and I do not wear it to work for up to 8 hours. I was told by my ortho that this is OK as the teeth need the resting time for bone to renew in the space. The IA will still do its stuff! I just found it impossible to talk properly and I need to do this in my job.
I should only need a couple more weeks for my teeth to be straight with a little bit of stripping on each tooth to go.
Welcome, Toothygrin. You're a veteran at 8 weeks! 
Jules, you have my total respect for wearing it at work straight off! I still haven't had the courage, and I'm really rather disappointed in myself.
I haven't noticed any visible movement yet, at the 2-and-a-half week mark, but I was told there wouldn't be anything to see for a little while. Also, quite frankly I'm a bit unobservant so I probably won't pick up slight movements but will no doubt notice once there's been significant change in my mouth. Maybe my tongue will notice first?
My apple experience was very odd. When I realised that my normal hearty chomp was out of the question I managed to take tiny bites sort of using my lower teeth. It was like eating with a toothpick- it took ages!
I am eating less, I think. Want to leave it in as much as possible to make up for not wearing it at work, so I resist the urge to snack.
Can I ask what people's experience of tooth shaving is? I find the idea unsettling...
Jules, you have my total respect for wearing it at work straight off! I still haven't had the courage, and I'm really rather disappointed in myself.
I haven't noticed any visible movement yet, at the 2-and-a-half week mark, but I was told there wouldn't be anything to see for a little while. Also, quite frankly I'm a bit unobservant so I probably won't pick up slight movements but will no doubt notice once there's been significant change in my mouth. Maybe my tongue will notice first?
My apple experience was very odd. When I realised that my normal hearty chomp was out of the question I managed to take tiny bites sort of using my lower teeth. It was like eating with a toothpick- it took ages!
I am eating less, I think. Want to leave it in as much as possible to make up for not wearing it at work, so I resist the urge to snack.
Can I ask what people's experience of tooth shaving is? I find the idea unsettling...
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toothygrin
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Hiya
Tooth shaving isn't that bad and you need the space! I have found my teeth have stopped moving IE they do not feel wobbley which they did at first - but I am seeing the ortho soon as I couldn't get in last week. I think he will need to add some dental cement to force them to move into the right place.
Tooth shaving isn't that bad and you need the space! I have found my teeth have stopped moving IE they do not feel wobbley which they did at first - but I am seeing the ortho soon as I couldn't get in last week. I think he will need to add some dental cement to force them to move into the right place.
Hello All!
Nixxin, tooth shaving is fine, I only had a small amount done - it doesn't hurt and it doesn't make the teeth noticably smaller. My ortho gave me a link to a paper which shows it doesn't cause sensitivity or decay. The sound of it is quite odd but don't worry about having it - you have to get the space from somewhere. I think my teeth are getting a bit wobbly which is unnerving but obviously going to happen if you move them around your mouth!
I am still wearing the IA for the full 20 hours and the only time I took it out in public other than for eating was yesterday at the hairdressers as I worried I might end up with a No.1 crewcut if they didn't understand me properly.
I have an expander as well as the tooth shaving and I am sure I have seen a slight movement in one of my teeth already.
Welcome Toothygrin - it's great to hear from someone further down the line as we all started our treatment at more or less the same time. You sound pleased with the way your teeth are looking after 8 weeks which is encouraging.
Everyone keep updating - it's great to talk to people in the same boat.
Nixxin, tooth shaving is fine, I only had a small amount done - it doesn't hurt and it doesn't make the teeth noticably smaller. My ortho gave me a link to a paper which shows it doesn't cause sensitivity or decay. The sound of it is quite odd but don't worry about having it - you have to get the space from somewhere. I think my teeth are getting a bit wobbly which is unnerving but obviously going to happen if you move them around your mouth!
I am still wearing the IA for the full 20 hours and the only time I took it out in public other than for eating was yesterday at the hairdressers as I worried I might end up with a No.1 crewcut if they didn't understand me properly.
I have an expander as well as the tooth shaving and I am sure I have seen a slight movement in one of my teeth already.
Welcome Toothygrin - it's great to hear from someone further down the line as we all started our treatment at more or less the same time. You sound pleased with the way your teeth are looking after 8 weeks which is encouraging.
Everyone keep updating - it's great to talk to people in the same boat.
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toothygrin
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Well, as I haven't seen the ortho for a coupla weeks, I am not happy that my treatment has been held up, but it couldn't be helped. I was originally told 8-9 weeks would be enough but it is clear this is not the case - more like 14 weeks, which you can imagine I wasn't very happy about.
So, at the moment I wouldnt say I was entirely happy with how my teeth look at present. They have moved but are not in the correct place yet.
So, at the moment I wouldnt say I was entirely happy with how my teeth look at present. They have moved but are not in the correct place yet.
oh I want in too! I'm glad I found an entire current post on Inman Aligner and some people wearing it already too
So I had braces 10 years ago and my teeth have shifted. Not too bad but noticeable (gaps)
My ortho recommended Inman Aligner because I didnt want to do the who braces thing over again. I paid about $1200 AUS for it. I get it in about a week or so. I am actually quite excited haha because(hopefully) it will get my teeth nice and straight again. I DONT plan on wearing it during the day. I will wear it every single night though while I sleep.
Hopefully it does the trick
So I had braces 10 years ago and my teeth have shifted. Not too bad but noticeable (gaps)
My ortho recommended Inman Aligner because I didnt want to do the who braces thing over again. I paid about $1200 AUS for it. I get it in about a week or so. I am actually quite excited haha because(hopefully) it will get my teeth nice and straight again. I DONT plan on wearing it during the day. I will wear it every single night though while I sleep.
Hopefully it does the trick
Hey, all and welcome daneo and toothygrin.
No news with me, really. I find that the most problematic tooth visibly slips back somewhat out of position between the time I take the IA out and put it back in if I've gone most of the day. But everything is still moving along. The back teeth which hold the appliance in are getting tender, too. I winced while trying to bite an M&M today. Frankly, I'm just shocked I haven't lost the thing yet.
I find that I can move..the inner spring bar -- I'm sure there's a technical term for this part of the appliance -- up a bit or down and I'm not sure if I should be able to do this. I tend to leave it where it hurts most as I assume that's where it's supposed to be, but I'm wondering if I should be able to move it at all. Anyone else experience this?
No news with me, really. I find that the most problematic tooth visibly slips back somewhat out of position between the time I take the IA out and put it back in if I've gone most of the day. But everything is still moving along. The back teeth which hold the appliance in are getting tender, too. I winced while trying to bite an M&M today. Frankly, I'm just shocked I haven't lost the thing yet.
I find that I can move..the inner spring bar -- I'm sure there's a technical term for this part of the appliance -- up a bit or down and I'm not sure if I should be able to do this. I tend to leave it where it hurts most as I assume that's where it's supposed to be, but I'm wondering if I should be able to move it at all. Anyone else experience this?
I'm also interested in finding out more about how cost effective/convenient/comfortable this treatment is in solving relatively minor problems, so thanks everyone for comments.
One query I would have is whether there are any risks associated with completing a super fast treatment time. For example, is there a hightened risk of root resorption or damage in general?
Also, are the appliances any more bulky to get used to (and speak with) than, say, the Hawley-type appliances? (I guess someone would have to have worn both to make the comparison!)
Thirdly, what is the general approach used to retain the eventual position of the teeth after the 12 weeks of active use? Do they recommend occasionally wearing the same appliance, do they fabricate something brand new, or perhaps nothing further is deemed necessary? (I would think this unlikely unless the dentists or manufacturers are seeking repeat custom a year or two down the line!?)
One query I would have is whether there are any risks associated with completing a super fast treatment time. For example, is there a hightened risk of root resorption or damage in general?
Also, are the appliances any more bulky to get used to (and speak with) than, say, the Hawley-type appliances? (I guess someone would have to have worn both to make the comparison!)
Thirdly, what is the general approach used to retain the eventual position of the teeth after the 12 weeks of active use? Do they recommend occasionally wearing the same appliance, do they fabricate something brand new, or perhaps nothing further is deemed necessary? (I would think this unlikely unless the dentists or manufacturers are seeking repeat custom a year or two down the line!?)
When I'm done with the Inman I will get something very similar to an Invisilign for a few more weeks. This is because one of my teeth needs to be slightly rotated in a way the Inman can't quite achieve (still not sure why!). This appliance will then become my "retainer" to wear at night for a while then only a few nights a month later on.
With regard to the "Lingual Assembly" (I looked it up in the leaflet!) I can move mine a little too- with my finger not my tongue. The outer ceramic bit moves much more freely- I try to keep it quite low on my teeth as I feel this is where it exerts the greatest pressure. I have to be careful I don't let it slip right up, as then the tension goes and it doesn't do anything.
My back teeth are a little tender when I clench my teeth.[/img]
With regard to the "Lingual Assembly" (I looked it up in the leaflet!) I can move mine a little too- with my finger not my tongue. The outer ceramic bit moves much more freely- I try to keep it quite low on my teeth as I feel this is where it exerts the greatest pressure. I have to be careful I don't let it slip right up, as then the tension goes and it doesn't do anything.
My back teeth are a little tender when I clench my teeth.[/img]
Hello everyone
I think I am different to you Ursa, as I wear mine all the time except for eating so my teeth don't get a chance to move back, I have defo seen movement on my worst affected tooth in only a week. My back teeth were aching a bit at first but I'm over that and the only pain I get now is for the first couple of minutes when I put it back in after eating. My inner bar is tight against the back of my teeth and I have to push it in to get the appliance in, I defo can't move it up or down - I can move the outer one though. Maybe it's not fitting onto your back teeth ok which is why they hurt and why the inner bit moves?? I'd check if I were you.
Welcome Paul, I asked if there was any damage but was told no, also myself and my Mum trawled the net to find problems but couldn't find any. I checked again when I had the shaving done and there doesn't seem to be any adverse outcome.
The IA does seem bulky when you first get it, especially the front bow which although not amazingly visible as it is clear, does push my lip out a bit. I have an expander so my palate is covered which took some getting used to but having worn it full time for a week it's not so bad. I can now speak better at work which is good. I refuse to remove it as I want quick results and I am lucky to be confident enough to do this at work.
I am getting a clear retainer which I think is a bit like an invisalign at the end of treatment which gets worn at night, but some people get a bonded retainer on the back of their teeth, depends on you I think.
I think I am different to you Ursa, as I wear mine all the time except for eating so my teeth don't get a chance to move back, I have defo seen movement on my worst affected tooth in only a week. My back teeth were aching a bit at first but I'm over that and the only pain I get now is for the first couple of minutes when I put it back in after eating. My inner bar is tight against the back of my teeth and I have to push it in to get the appliance in, I defo can't move it up or down - I can move the outer one though. Maybe it's not fitting onto your back teeth ok which is why they hurt and why the inner bit moves?? I'd check if I were you.
Welcome Paul, I asked if there was any damage but was told no, also myself and my Mum trawled the net to find problems but couldn't find any. I checked again when I had the shaving done and there doesn't seem to be any adverse outcome.
The IA does seem bulky when you first get it, especially the front bow which although not amazingly visible as it is clear, does push my lip out a bit. I have an expander so my palate is covered which took some getting used to but having worn it full time for a week it's not so bad. I can now speak better at work which is good. I refuse to remove it as I want quick results and I am lucky to be confident enough to do this at work.
I am getting a clear retainer which I think is a bit like an invisalign at the end of treatment which gets worn at night, but some people get a bonded retainer on the back of their teeth, depends on you I think.
Hello Everyone!!
What a big change on this forum now. When i was looking through it couple of weeks ago-only very few posts were out. Now our numbers are growing!
I went to see a specialist more than a week ago and was "sold" on idea of IA instantly. Doctor said that he has treated his wife with IA, plus few of the other staff had/planned to have them ...So i was told that i am suitable for the treatment! I am going to collect my IA tomorrow. So excited!
Will keep you posted here.
Thanks everyone for leaving feedback-it has been extremely helpful!!!!
What a big change on this forum now. When i was looking through it couple of weeks ago-only very few posts were out. Now our numbers are growing!
I went to see a specialist more than a week ago and was "sold" on idea of IA instantly. Doctor said that he has treated his wife with IA, plus few of the other staff had/planned to have them ...So i was told that i am suitable for the treatment!
I am going to collect my IA tomorrow. So excited!Will keep you posted here.
Thanks everyone for leaving feedback-it has been extremely helpful!!!!
Paul, my doc told me I'd be wearing the IA for retention. He's not a fan of bonded retainers as people usually don't realize they've come loose until the teeth have moved.
Nixxin, I can move it with my finger and my lower teeth if I bite hard. It really doesn't move much, but the distance feels greater than it really is. I try to keep all parts low, too.
Jules, glad you're seeing movement. Mine isn't loose or anything, it's just like I can wedge it farther up or down. I will ask next time I go in. You find the front bow bulky? I wonder if we have the same version of the appliance. I find the Lingual Assembly (thanks Nixxin!) much more intrusive.
Elina, it's nice we've all found each other. Let us know how it goes.
Nixxin, I can move it with my finger and my lower teeth if I bite hard. It really doesn't move much, but the distance feels greater than it really is. I try to keep all parts low, too.
Jules, glad you're seeing movement. Mine isn't loose or anything, it's just like I can wedge it farther up or down. I will ask next time I go in. You find the front bow bulky? I wonder if we have the same version of the appliance. I find the Lingual Assembly (thanks Nixxin!) much more intrusive.
Elina, it's nice we've all found each other. Let us know how it goes.
Hello everyone...
So my journey to streight teeth began!
I went to have my IA fitted last night. Doctor needed to file my teeth before he put it on, he said it will help them move if they are not so tight to each other. Apart from manual file, he had to use a special machine, I must say that wasn't very pleasant, but bearable. he said that he will need to file my teeth again, but will not use this machine again..that is good to know!
I think i have a "standard" model of IA... but i don't have a small key, like some of us here.
Firstly, i am amazed on the lack of pain, i would expect that something which works so quickly-would also hurt as hell-it doesn't hurt at all, apart from the time when i put it on and off. Which is only couple of minutes!
Biggest problem is, of course, the speach! I have a terrible lisp at the moment. But i have been wearing it at work today and just try to laugh it off when people notice how i talk:) I think , no pain, no gain and will wear mine for 20 hours a day to get a good quick result.
That is an interesting point that my doctor said that you shouldn't wear it "as much as possible, but you should leave it out for 4-6 hours a day"
i will keep you posted here!
I can't stop checking my teeth out in the merror all the time to see if anythign is "moving" yet
So my journey to streight teeth began!
I went to have my IA fitted last night. Doctor needed to file my teeth before he put it on, he said it will help them move if they are not so tight to each other. Apart from manual file, he had to use a special machine, I must say that wasn't very pleasant, but bearable. he said that he will need to file my teeth again, but will not use this machine again..that is good to know!
I think i have a "standard" model of IA... but i don't have a small key, like some of us here.
Firstly, i am amazed on the lack of pain, i would expect that something which works so quickly-would also hurt as hell-it doesn't hurt at all, apart from the time when i put it on and off. Which is only couple of minutes!
Biggest problem is, of course, the speach! I have a terrible lisp at the moment. But i have been wearing it at work today and just try to laugh it off when people notice how i talk:) I think , no pain, no gain and will wear mine for 20 hours a day to get a good quick result.
That is an interesting point that my doctor said that you shouldn't wear it "as much as possible, but you should leave it out for 4-6 hours a day"
i will keep you posted here!
I can't stop checking my teeth out in the merror all the time to see if anythign is "moving" yet