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#481 Post by **autumn09** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:43 am

Hi, just had my IA fitted today. Are there any new users on here? I'm having trouble with my speech but i'm working on it. Also, my dentist didn't file any of my teeth beforehand as mentioned on this discussion board...is this not always necessary?

Any IA users that have completed treatment - would love to hear from you!

Hope the next 12 weeks goes fast!

Thanks

#482 Post by **emmsyg** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:30 am

I think it depends if you're teeth are overcrowded or not as to whether or not filing is necessary. If you need to make space to allow the teeth to move you'll need it, but if you're using the IA to close gaps in your teeth, then I don't think it's necessary, as far as I know!

#483 Post by **Chezdon** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:16 pm

Just got mine fitted today.

At first I thought it was fine, no pain or anything.

6 hours later the numb/ache feeling is here! I suppose it's good as it means it's working.

The hardest part is taking it off to eat. Ouch that hurts. Takes a while for the teeth to settle.

Well actually, work on Monday will be the hardest part.

I've got it on my lower arch. 3 months of this, then 3 months of an upper arch. Speech is ok but I'm told it will get a lot worse with the upper. I'm kinda dreading that.

I also asked for permanent retainers - I can have them for the bottom but they're not sure about the top because the top of my bottom teech will be in the way

#484 Post by **autumn09** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:56 am

Hi Chezdon,

I had the same situation, it really ached when i had to put the retainer back in...but your right it shows it's working.

My retainer is on my upper arch and speech is pretty bad, everyone thinks i have a sweet in my mouth...but you do get used to it and avoid words with S in.

How did it go wearing it to work?

I had a look at some before and after pictures which are good motivation for us beginners

#485 Post by Li » Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:58 am

Hey
The pain of putting it in and out goes away I have mine 3 weeks now and don't feel anything but it was painful at the start.
First 2 weeks my teeth did move don't think they moved much this week back next week for my second visit will ask Dentist about it as don't feel anything is moving now and want this to work as fast as possible did hope to be done by Christmas but don't know now.

#486 Post by **janie** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:32 pm

Some photos of my treatment.

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After the treatment one tooth was longer than the other so I have had some shaping done. I intend to have more shaping done in a few weeks once I have decided how much more to take off!

#487 Post by **desmond** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:48 pm

Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I have had the THIS COMPANY DOES NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE ON THIS WEBSITE. PLEASE REPORT TO ADMINISTRATOR. inman aligner in since May and although a great improvement has been made, it is taking alot longer than I expected.
I find it really hard to wear at work due to the fact I cannot close my lips with it in. After looking at pictures of people wearing theirs, my front clear panel seems so much bigger.
Has anyone else found this? or know if the size can vary? Im sure if it wasnt as noticable I could wear it for more hours.

#488 Post by **autumn09** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:22 am

Thanks Li i guess everyones teeth move at a different rate. Perhaps your dentist needs to adjust/tighten your IA.

Janie thanks for posting the pictures. The aligner worked really well for you! your teeth look great. How long did you wear your retainer per day?

Desmond - I have a THIS COMPANY DOES NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE ON THIS WEBSITE. PLEASE REPORT TO ADMINISTRATOR. also and it does feel quite bulky but i can close my mouth. I'm not sure if it varies in size, you would probably need to check with your dentist. During initial consultation the dentist usually predicts how long it would take and how severe the case is. If you have seen great improvement already, then there is probably not long left for you. Good luck with your treatment.

#489 Post by **janie** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:27 am

Hi,

I was wearing the IA for 20 hours for the first 2- 3 months, then probably around 16-18 hours for the next 3 months.

No idea why my treatment took so long, but I guess everyone differs!

#490 Post by **Chezdon** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:10 am

autumn09 wrote:Hi Chezdon,

I had the same situation, it really ached when i had to put the retainer back in...but your right it shows it's working.

My retainer is on my upper arch and speech is pretty bad, everyone thinks i have a sweet in my mouth...but you do get used to it and avoid words with S in.

How did it go wearing it to work?

I had a look at some before and after pictures which are good motivation for us beginners

It went ok. I wore it on the journey in and decided just to leave it in as I got to my desk. People noticed straight away - they thought I had food in my mouth! A few people still don't know but I'm totally comfortable with it now. Like I said though, the upper arch will be the challenge.

It is frustrating trying to talk on the phone but I'm getting by.

I've been wearing it 20 hours a day and can already feel big changes. My bottom teeth are being pushed back already, so hopefully it'll be quicker than the 3 months first anticipated.

#491 Post by **Chezdon** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:28 am

Seems this threads died a death or everyone's completed their procedure!

I'm 5 days into it now and it feels fine in my mouth. Speech still isn't great (mostly s's).

Would be interesting to hear what hours you guys wear it for.

Here's how my days seem to be going:

Midnight - 07.00 = 7 hours
07.15 - 11.15 = 4 hours
11.30 - 14.00 = 2.5 hours
17.00 - 19.00 = 2 hours
19.30 - Midnight = 4.5 hours

20 hours total which seems ideal to me. Already seen massive movement in just 5 days so it's going well. A bit worried that it needs tightening already but I'm not seeing the dentist again for another 3 weeks!

Weekend looks a bit different but still getting the 20 hours.

#492 Post by **say CHEESE** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:34 pm

Hey guys

just wondered if i could get a bit of advice! i've been wearing the inman for a month or so now, went to the dentist today where he added two of those composite bond thingys to the back of two teeth so there's more pressure but half of one of them has just fallen off :-S

i'm either thinking it doesnt matter as it'l still work hopefully? or do i have to go back...

thanks!

#493 Post by **surgery** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:17 am

Hi, i am keen on trying the inman aligner to straighten my teeth however i can not use them for the 20hrs due to my work i was told i should by my dentis and am wondering if anyone else had used the inman and not worn it for so many hours? Thanks, would be grateful on any feedback.

#494 Post by **iamali** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:43 pm

autumn09 wrote:Hi, just had my IA fitted today. Are there any new users on here?

*waves* i got mine on 23rd november so had 2 weeks of it so far. my teeth really hurt for the first 3 or 4 days but much better now and just irritates the inside of my mouth every few days. i still can't speak though, anything with 's' in just ain't happening!

haven't seen much movement in my teeth yet tho

got an appointment next week gonna shall ask my dentist then.. a Q for everyone - how long was it before you saw a noticeable movement in your teeth?

#495 Post by **iamali** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:53 pm

Chezdon wrote:Would be interesting to hear what hours you guys wear it for.

i'm managing about 23 hours a day..

00:00 - 08:30
breakfast
08:45 - 12:30
lunch
12:45 - 18:15
tea
18:35 - 00:00

plus i take it out for phone calls at work as i need to be able to speak clearly so that's about 15 - 30 mins a day