Inman aligners
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I have one tooth that is being stubborn. I have an appointment next monday the Dr. thought I'd be fitted by then but I don't see that happening unless this tooth moves. It needs to rotate maybe a mm. Hoping to see movement this week.
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I've got my wire fitted so for anyone that had any concerns about it - it sits flush on the back of your teeth and is completely coated so it doesnt get dirty or cause cleaning problems or anything. It gets cleaned when you brush your teeth.
Its taken a bit of getting used to having it there but its fine now and I barely notice it. Much more preferable for me than having a retainer because my rotated tooth moved back out of line slightly when I took my inman out. The wire holds them in place all the time.
All those at the start of the journey - keep going. It really does go so quickly and its so worth it!
Its taken a bit of getting used to having it there but its fine now and I barely notice it. Much more preferable for me than having a retainer because my rotated tooth moved back out of line slightly when I took my inman out. The wire holds them in place all the time.
All those at the start of the journey - keep going. It really does go so quickly and its so worth it!
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I was going to ask for a removable retainer, but think I'll go for the fixed. I can just forget about it then.
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samtallispsy
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hi there everyone,
I am booked in for a consultation in August to have one fitted. I am all for it and read the worries, and a few weeks is nothing in the grand scheme of things. I am a teacher and I guess my 16-19 year old students will probably just think it is funny. My only concern is about pregnancy. I assume it will be a while to have it made/ fitted, I am assuming by October. Then I am hoping around christmas time I will see noticeable results as its on particular front wonky tooth really that i am bothered about. But I want to try for a second baby around the end of November and timings are essential. I had no problems with my teeth from the first baby but that is not to say I wont with the second. What I am asking really is whether anyone knows if it is safe in pregnancy? and whether anyone knows it would be a waste of time having it done before the second baby potentially zaps me of all nutrients causing a counter productive effect after all that effort?
I will of course ask the dentist at the consultation but has got me thinking now, so wondered if anyone knew?
cheers!
I am booked in for a consultation in August to have one fitted. I am all for it and read the worries, and a few weeks is nothing in the grand scheme of things. I am a teacher and I guess my 16-19 year old students will probably just think it is funny. My only concern is about pregnancy. I assume it will be a while to have it made/ fitted, I am assuming by October. Then I am hoping around christmas time I will see noticeable results as its on particular front wonky tooth really that i am bothered about. But I want to try for a second baby around the end of November and timings are essential. I had no problems with my teeth from the first baby but that is not to say I wont with the second. What I am asking really is whether anyone knows if it is safe in pregnancy? and whether anyone knows it would be a waste of time having it done before the second baby potentially zaps me of all nutrients causing a counter productive effect after all that effort?
I will of course ask the dentist at the consultation but has got me thinking now, so wondered if anyone knew?
cheers!
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CharlotteF
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I received my Inman Alligner yesterday and I am having real trouble talking. Right now, I can not even understand how I will possibly cope having it for 12 weeks or more. I can not formulate the words and I feel completely trapped within myself. I am normally a very social person but now I feek like seeing noone. (hard when having a family...) To all of you who has worn your IA for a while, how do you cope with the difficulties speaking? I really feel down about this.
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Hatemyteeth
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CharlotteF wrote:I received my Inman Alligner yesterday and I am having real trouble talking. Right now, I can not even understand how I will possibly cope having it for 12 weeks or more. I can not formulate the words and I feel completely trapped within myself. I am normally a very social person but now I feek like seeing noone. (hard when having a family...) To all of you who has worn your IA for a while, how do you cope with the difficulties speaking? I really feel down about this.
In my experience, I got used to it when talking to my immediate family but I still take it out when talking to everyone else. After a few days it'll get much easier and less painful to pop in and out. It'll be worth it in the end.
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CharlotteF-You will get better and more confident talking but yes the first week or so is almost comical. I also think along with getting used to it, when my teeth started moving and it started fitting tighter to the roof of my mouth it helped too.
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Prittstick2008
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Hey Guys,
Well I have been wearing my Inman aligner since Friday lunch time and WOW! I really cannot believe the difference it has already made. My dentist said I probably wouldn't see any real results for a couple of weeks, but I can see amazing results already. The one tooth that I was most aware of has already moved and looks way less obvious. It also helped that I saw the hygieniest first and had a good scale and polish. Nice clean teeth and a tooth that has already started to move. It's the best £1500 I have ever spent!
The tooth shaving thing was so easy, more like flossing with a nail file. Didn't feel a thing. However I am a little worried that he may have to do more as my teeth are now mega sensitive and I am not sure I could cope with more tooth shaving just yet. Also the speech thing gets easier and easier each day. My kids keep asking me to say tongue twisters, which is amusing, but as they have been through all of this with fixed braces, they totally understand. I'm now wearing this bad boy for about 20 hours a day. The odd thing is, after only a few days, I feel happier with it in. I am more aware of my teeth when I've taken it out and in particular how loose it feels.
So my advice to anyone considering this path, just do it! It's incredible. :-)
Well I have been wearing my Inman aligner since Friday lunch time and WOW! I really cannot believe the difference it has already made. My dentist said I probably wouldn't see any real results for a couple of weeks, but I can see amazing results already. The one tooth that I was most aware of has already moved and looks way less obvious. It also helped that I saw the hygieniest first and had a good scale and polish. Nice clean teeth and a tooth that has already started to move. It's the best £1500 I have ever spent!
The tooth shaving thing was so easy, more like flossing with a nail file. Didn't feel a thing. However I am a little worried that he may have to do more as my teeth are now mega sensitive and I am not sure I could cope with more tooth shaving just yet. Also the speech thing gets easier and easier each day. My kids keep asking me to say tongue twisters, which is amusing, but as they have been through all of this with fixed braces, they totally understand. I'm now wearing this bad boy for about 20 hours a day. The odd thing is, after only a few days, I feel happier with it in. I am more aware of my teeth when I've taken it out and in particular how loose it feels.
So my advice to anyone considering this path, just do it! It's incredible. :-)
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Hi all,
Am after some advice after having lurked here for a while! Like many of you I too am weighing up investing in Inman. I had braces for quite a severe case of misalignment when I was in my teens which did a great job, but now my wisdoms are coming through and I am noticing some relapse. I've started wearing my retainer again after noticing these changes, but am now thinking I'd like to perfect my smile again and Inman would probably be the best option for me. I do have a few questions though - honestly, truly, is it worth the money?
1. How much did everyone pay (ish)? I only need my top jaw doing.
2. Does it matter that my wisdoms are not yet fully through?
3. Is it possible to get free consultations from clinics before taking the plunge? I have been told by one dentist that I would be a good candidate, but I didn't trust him much and he seemed like a bit too much of a salesman for me to fully take what he was saying to heart!
4. ... leading me onto my next point - I live in south London - not sure if you're allowed to do this on here, but could anyone recommend a good, trustworthy, friendly ortho/dentist to use? South/southwest London or Surrey would be ideal.
5. Were you able to pay monthly or did it have to be one lump sum? Naturally I would much prefer in chunks, even if not monthly!
6. Did your teeth get worse before they got better? I am concerned I'm going to be disappointed and wish I never bothered hunting for that perfect smile!
It is such a tricky decision so any advice from you all would be fantastic. Look forward to hearing some responses! Thanks in advance :)
Am after some advice after having lurked here for a while! Like many of you I too am weighing up investing in Inman. I had braces for quite a severe case of misalignment when I was in my teens which did a great job, but now my wisdoms are coming through and I am noticing some relapse. I've started wearing my retainer again after noticing these changes, but am now thinking I'd like to perfect my smile again and Inman would probably be the best option for me. I do have a few questions though - honestly, truly, is it worth the money?
1. How much did everyone pay (ish)? I only need my top jaw doing.
2. Does it matter that my wisdoms are not yet fully through?
3. Is it possible to get free consultations from clinics before taking the plunge? I have been told by one dentist that I would be a good candidate, but I didn't trust him much and he seemed like a bit too much of a salesman for me to fully take what he was saying to heart!
4. ... leading me onto my next point - I live in south London - not sure if you're allowed to do this on here, but could anyone recommend a good, trustworthy, friendly ortho/dentist to use? South/southwest London or Surrey would be ideal.
5. Were you able to pay monthly or did it have to be one lump sum? Naturally I would much prefer in chunks, even if not monthly!
6. Did your teeth get worse before they got better? I am concerned I'm going to be disappointed and wish I never bothered hunting for that perfect smile!
It is such a tricky decision so any advice from you all would be fantastic. Look forward to hearing some responses! Thanks in advance :)
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Back from my visit at 9 weeks. He changed the springs again to add more pressure. The goal is to be finished in 2 weeks and fitted for the fixed retainer. I really want to finsh before my work gets busy in Aug. My teeth are almost straight but I think they can be better.
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Check out the Bow Lane Dental Group. It isnt South London - its City, near Bank tube but they are excellent. My consultation was free and they are definately one of the best dentists in London. They were fab. I paid £1600 for my top teeth and my wisdom teeth are only partially exposed. The Inman doesnt affect those - only the front four. They let me split up the payment however I liked. I paid as much as I wanted off every time I went in for a check-up. Erm no they didnt get worse before they got better! Why would they?!natalie88 wrote:Hi all,
Am after some advice after having lurked here for a while! Like many of you I too am weighing up investing in Inman. I had braces for quite a severe case of misalignment when I was in my teens which did a great job, but now my wisdoms are coming through and I am noticing some relapse. I've started wearing my retainer again after noticing these changes, but am now thinking I'd like to perfect my smile again and Inman would probably be the best option for me. I do have a few questions though - honestly, truly, is it worth the money?
1. How much did everyone pay (ish)? I only need my top jaw doing.
2. Does it matter that my wisdoms are not yet fully through?
3. Is it possible to get free consultations from clinics before taking the plunge? I have been told by one dentist that I would be a good candidate, but I didn't trust him much and he seemed like a bit too much of a salesman for me to fully take what he was saying to heart!
4. ... leading me onto my next point - I live in south London - not sure if you're allowed to do this on here, but could anyone recommend a good, trustworthy, friendly ortho/dentist to use? South/southwest London or Surrey would be ideal.
5. Were you able to pay monthly or did it have to be one lump sum? Naturally I would much prefer in chunks, even if not monthly!
6. Did your teeth get worse before they got better? I am concerned I'm going to be disappointed and wish I never bothered hunting for that perfect smile!
It is such a tricky decision so any advice from you all would be fantastic. Look forward to hearing some responses! Thanks in advance
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I have just had my Inman Aligner fitted around 30mins ago. I had to have several teeth polished (filed) to allow the movement required and found it painless. I am like most struggling with speech at the moment but hope for that to pass in the next few weeks. Anyone vervous about getting one should not worry its a painless procedure and hoping for quick results!
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Well thats me had the aligner in for just over 12hrs and i feel as if there is a slight improvement already. My front teeth are now sensitive to touch especialy when i remove the brace to eat. Other than that its all good.
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Hi Natalie88,
I have had my alligner for 6 weeks and I am almost finished. I have 10 days to go till my retainer fitting. Here are some notes on my experience.
Positives:
1. My teeth are almost straight and I am happy with my smile (my front left tooth was crossing over and my left canine protruded).
2. My excellent dentist (Oxfordshire, UK) has shaped my front teeth so they now match for the first time ever.
4. After wearing the aligner for at least 20 hours a day, every day, it has taken just 6 weeks.
3. I have had to changed my eating habits - eating less often and have subsequently become healthier with my food choices.
Negatives:
1. The lisp is very noticible and did not reduce. After the first few days it has stayed the same. I have been able to wear my aligner to work but have to take it off in meetings and on the phone.
2. Despite being clear plastic the front section is very thick (about 0.5 cm) and my top lip sticks out quite far changing the shape of my face.
3. It was painful to bite into food for the first 4 weeks. I had to cut food into very small pieces and most eat soft foods like pasta. The last 2 weeks have been better but my front 6 teeth still ache.
In my opinion, if you are able to, save the money for Invisalign. I would spend the extra money and have this instead. For me the lisp and the impact on my appearance while wearing the aligner were for a short time but were significant.
I hope this helps.
I have had my alligner for 6 weeks and I am almost finished. I have 10 days to go till my retainer fitting. Here are some notes on my experience.
Positives:
1. My teeth are almost straight and I am happy with my smile (my front left tooth was crossing over and my left canine protruded).
2. My excellent dentist (Oxfordshire, UK) has shaped my front teeth so they now match for the first time ever.
4. After wearing the aligner for at least 20 hours a day, every day, it has taken just 6 weeks.
3. I have had to changed my eating habits - eating less often and have subsequently become healthier with my food choices.
Negatives:
1. The lisp is very noticible and did not reduce. After the first few days it has stayed the same. I have been able to wear my aligner to work but have to take it off in meetings and on the phone.
2. Despite being clear plastic the front section is very thick (about 0.5 cm) and my top lip sticks out quite far changing the shape of my face.
3. It was painful to bite into food for the first 4 weeks. I had to cut food into very small pieces and most eat soft foods like pasta. The last 2 weeks have been better but my front 6 teeth still ache.
In my opinion, if you are able to, save the money for Invisalign. I would spend the extra money and have this instead. For me the lisp and the impact on my appearance while wearing the aligner were for a short time but were significant.
I hope this helps.
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Littlesister83
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Hi all, I've been reading this forum for ages and, like alot of people, considering the IA. I have a consultation on Friday and I'm pretty nervous. One question I have for those on here who have it is about movement of teeth and soreness. I've heard it mentioned a lot that, when th IA is taken out, teeth move back to their original position over the day. I know there is a retainer or wire at the end as there is always drift with teeth but does this extreme movement and wobbling of teeth ever stop/settle? Does soreness settle down after the treatment also? These may be silly questions but I hate the idea of having loose teeth forever lol? thanks for reading!