Well i've just logged on here to start a new blog and this has had several thousand views.
I knew that there was a lack of stories of peoples experiences with the Inman Aligner to read. I'm just sorry i didn't make this better.
I do however want to stress this point - i do not recommend the Inman aligner if you have problems with your canine teeth.
Although my treatment worked to certain extent i did not get the results i expected (and was promised). I was very upset at the end of my treatment as i felt like i'd wasted my money and time. I even submitted a formal complain only to be sent my contract to me which had been amended by the dental practise. They had handwritten on the bottom above my signature "This treatment will not straighten the canine teeth", Which frankly was ridiculous as that was the whole reason i was having the treatment. I am currently persuing legal action for this fraudulent action.
The whole process was much more hassle than it was worth. I really wish i had put the £2000 toward proper train track braces. I ended up having veneers put on my canines - just cheap composite ones are £100 each. Another option i should have considered before going with the Inman Aligner. As this would drastically have improved the look of my teeth without the two years on treatment. So possibly something to consider instead?
The reality is that the Inman Aligner is a cheap and not very good alternative to train track braces.
When i tell people i describe it in terms of a breast enlargement. You can either go for the painful full surgery for £3000. Which is a full on surgery and two weeks of excruciating pain. Yet at the end you are guaranteed to have larger breasts. Or you can go for the "Boob Job Jab" Which can be done in your lunch hour and only costs £300. Which one sounds more appealing? People opt for the second one as its the easy option, only to realise that it was not a good choice. Most people want an easy way out to many problems and are looking for a miracle fix.
If your teeth are just slightly crooked then yes it will probably work for you in a matter of weeks. -
If your teeth are bad enough to be considering braces its likely they need some force behind them to move them into place. This pulling force only comes from train track braces.
I seriously urge you also go for a consultation for train track braces. I'm sure they'll be able to tell you the technicalities behind it :)
Monday, 29 April 2013
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Week 8
Been back twice now.
Both times they just filed inbetween my teeth to create room to move.
I get my next alligner on Thursday. The second half of my treatment to rotate my canines into position.
2 weeks ago when i went back they informed my there wasn't quite enough room for them to rotate right into line. So they will still stick out. I was pretty cross but i'll see when i've finished the treatment.
Both times they just filed inbetween my teeth to create room to move.
I get my next alligner on Thursday. The second half of my treatment to rotate my canines into position.
2 weeks ago when i went back they informed my there wasn't quite enough room for them to rotate right into line. So they will still stick out. I was pretty cross but i'll see when i've finished the treatment.
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Week 2 and a bit
Well ive had the IA for just over 2 weeks.
I havent had any form of pain now for about 10 day. Not even when i put it in and pull it out. Which worries my slightly as it now feels like my teeth arent moving. Back to the orthadnoist next wednesday so hopefully itll be tightened or something.
Ill update picutres soon :)
X
I havent had any form of pain now for about 10 day. Not even when i put it in and pull it out. Which worries my slightly as it now feels like my teeth arent moving. Back to the orthadnoist next wednesday so hopefully itll be tightened or something.
Ill update picutres soon :)
X
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Week One
Its been 7 days with the inman so thought i would update.
The first couplde of days i was in ALOT of pain. Wishing i had never bothered with it. I went to see if i could buy some form of tooth ache gel but non existed. I did buy some bonjela and calprofen (calpol with ipubrofen). This worked pretty well. I just held the calpol in my mough for about 2 mins and let it absorb into my gums. The pain drastically lowered.
note-calpol is now sugar free so i no where near as good tasting as it used to be! :)
note-calpol is now sugar free so i no where near as good tasting as it used to be! :)
Pain died down after about 3-4 days. Now it just hurts when i take it out and put it back in again. The pain is quite bad for about 5 mins but quickly settles.
i have been wearing for about 17 hours a day on average.
Heres pictures after 7 days of wear
(i dont think they have moved at all)
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Fitting Day
Got my Inman fitted today.
Firstly i got there and had some xrays taken (surely these should have been done before). Not sure why, didn't seem too important. Then he took some pictures of my teeth so he can track my progress.
Next the dentist told me he had to do some filing to create gaps for the teeth to move into. I had heard this term over and over again on the internet so was prepared. However i preshumed it would be with some form of electric drill/machine whereas it was a metal wire. He just forced the rough metal wire between my teeth and rubbed it back and forth. He did that between all my front teeth. Then swapped to a thin paper one - looked just like sandpaper. The actual filing did not hurt - just like a viberation. But the pressure of his hand resting on my teeth really hurt!
I could taste blood and there was blood all over his gloves which worried me slightly, but i didn't feel him nic my gums or any real pain. Then he put the inman in - with difficultly. I was just waiting to hear that the lab had made it wrong. After about ten minutes of fiddeling with it he managed to position it correctly.
I was then told that i need composite blobs putting on my teeth so it would stay in place.
But i previously had asked and had not been told i would need them and with getting married in 10 weeks i was worried. He reassured me though and said that if my treatment wasn't completed that they could take them off for me - and put them back on after my honeymoon.
He then taught me how to put it in and take it out. I had to sign a form saying if i broke it i had to pay for a new one! So i will be very careful when removing it and re-fitting it!
And that was that. I now have it in my mouth. Feel like a horse with a bit. Lots of slavia. Bad lisp. Cant close my teeth together. Can feel pressure on my teeth though which can only be good sign. I have to return in 3 weeks!
Here are some pictures ---
This is what my teeth currently look like-
(you would never believe i had 2 years of fixed braces could you!)
The Inman Alligner -
Me wearing the Inman Aligner
Sorry this is upside down.
The lump is the composit blob. I personally think its pretty big, my lip keeps catching on it -
Firstly i got there and had some xrays taken (surely these should have been done before). Not sure why, didn't seem too important. Then he took some pictures of my teeth so he can track my progress.
Next the dentist told me he had to do some filing to create gaps for the teeth to move into. I had heard this term over and over again on the internet so was prepared. However i preshumed it would be with some form of electric drill/machine whereas it was a metal wire. He just forced the rough metal wire between my teeth and rubbed it back and forth. He did that between all my front teeth. Then swapped to a thin paper one - looked just like sandpaper. The actual filing did not hurt - just like a viberation. But the pressure of his hand resting on my teeth really hurt!
I could taste blood and there was blood all over his gloves which worried me slightly, but i didn't feel him nic my gums or any real pain. Then he put the inman in - with difficultly. I was just waiting to hear that the lab had made it wrong. After about ten minutes of fiddeling with it he managed to position it correctly.
I was then told that i need composite blobs putting on my teeth so it would stay in place.
But i previously had asked and had not been told i would need them and with getting married in 10 weeks i was worried. He reassured me though and said that if my treatment wasn't completed that they could take them off for me - and put them back on after my honeymoon.
He then taught me how to put it in and take it out. I had to sign a form saying if i broke it i had to pay for a new one! So i will be very careful when removing it and re-fitting it!
And that was that. I now have it in my mouth. Feel like a horse with a bit. Lots of slavia. Bad lisp. Cant close my teeth together. Can feel pressure on my teeth though which can only be good sign. I have to return in 3 weeks!
Here are some pictures ---
This is what my teeth currently look like-
(you would never believe i had 2 years of fixed braces could you!)
The Inman Alligner -
Me wearing the Inman Aligner
Sorry this is upside down.
The lump is the composit blob. I personally think its pretty big, my lip keeps catching on it -
Sunday, 12 December 2010
Search for Straighter teeth
Thought i'd give you a breif background about myself.
I am going to blog on my Inman alligner and post regular pictures to show improvement (hopefully!) So it may help other peopl to decide wether the inman is right for them.
I wore fixed braces for 2 years when i was 13. Teeth were great. Although moved back some years later. I am terribly concious of my teeth due to my pretruding fangs - i actually look like a vampire. But a vampire with nasty teeth :S
Anyway ill keep it short. After much searching i am having the Inman Alligner as my treatment. I was originally quoted £1475 for the treatment. After having my impressions done (these really hurt! due to pressure on wisdom teeth under my gums) my quote went up to £1995. I decided it was worth the investment and am paying 24 monthly installments of £87
My treatmeant should be 10-12 weeks with the inman then several months with clear retainers to rotate my teeth into place. I hopes its nice and quick. Im getting married on April the 1st. I know it wont be complete but hopefully they'll look a bit better for the photos.
I am going to blog on my Inman alligner and post regular pictures to show improvement (hopefully!) So it may help other peopl to decide wether the inman is right for them.
I wore fixed braces for 2 years when i was 13. Teeth were great. Although moved back some years later. I am terribly concious of my teeth due to my pretruding fangs - i actually look like a vampire. But a vampire with nasty teeth :S
Anyway ill keep it short. After much searching i am having the Inman Alligner as my treatment. I was originally quoted £1475 for the treatment. After having my impressions done (these really hurt! due to pressure on wisdom teeth under my gums) my quote went up to £1995. I decided it was worth the investment and am paying 24 monthly installments of £87
My treatmeant should be 10-12 weeks with the inman then several months with clear retainers to rotate my teeth into place. I hopes its nice and quick. Im getting married on April the 1st. I know it wont be complete but hopefully they'll look a bit better for the photos.
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