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What is an Inman Aligner?

The Inman Aligner is a simple removable appliance used to align front teeth quickly and safely. It’s ideal as a stand-alone treatment or to pre-align teeth prior to further cosmetic options such as bonding or minimal veneers.

How does it work?

The Inman Aligner has nickel titanium coil springs that power two aligner bows that gently oppose each other, guiding the teeth into their new position. These gentle forces are active over a very large range of movement, which is why the Inman Aligner works so quickly.

The image below shows the squeeze effect of the two aligner bows on the front teeth. The inner bow pushes forward, while the outer bow pulls back on the front teeth.

How long is the treatment with the Inman Aligner?

Most cases are completed within 6-18 weeks. Your Inman Aligner dentist will give you a realistic guide on what to expect.

What’s involved in treatment with the Inman Aligner?

• Impressions are needed so that the lab can fabricate your custom-made Inman Aligner.
• Initial fitting of the Inman Aligner.
• Wear the Inman Aligner 16-20 hours a day.
• Regular Inman Aligner checks every 2-3 weeks.
• As with other orthodontic treatments, after treatment is completed with the Inman Aligner, retention is recommended for life to prevent relapse. Retention can come in the form of a bonded retainer or an Essix retainer.

Benefits of Inman Aligner Treatments

The Inman Aligner is the perfect solution for crowding or protrusion of the front teeth. It is really fast and of excellent value, as in most cases just one appliance is needed. The Inman Aligner is also really safe and kind to teeth.

With the patented Inman Aligner, your front teeth can be gently guided to an ideal position in a matter of weeks. Most cases are completed in 6-18 weeks and because it’s removable you can take it out to fit your lifestyle.  Alignment can be carried out as a standalone treatment or before whitening and bonding for an ideal minimally-invasive path to a great new smile.

Why straighten your teeth with an Inman Aligner?

Aligning your front teeth will not only improve aesthetics, but will also benefit the long-term health of your teeth. Teeth continue to move throughout one’s life, so crowding tends to worsen over time. Uneven teeth are prone to uneven wear, causing exposure to dentine that wears fast and absorbs stain. Straight teeth are far less likely to suffer from this ageing effect and expensive corrective treatments can be avoided.

Introducing the Inman Aligner

Until now, the alternatives to straighten front teeth involved either long and expensive orthodontic treatments or destructive and expensive restorative treatments such as veneers or crowns. Even ultrathin veneers involve heavy reduction of natural teeth when used to align crowding or protrusion.

But with the arrival of the Inman Aligner, all that has changed.

The Inman Aligner is a cost-effective removable orthodontic appliance that moves teeth in a fraction of the time of other treatments. It aligns crowded or protruding anterior teeth with two opposing spring loaded aligner bars. This provides gentle but continuous pressure over a large range of movement. Surprisingly, this gentle pressure is the quickest way to move teeth, but it also makes treatment very safe and kind to teeth.

People love the speed of treatments and it’s changing the face of dentistry as we know it. The average treatment time is only 4-16 weeks and now with concerns over the economy, it’s a more justifiable expense.

Only certified Inman Aligner dentists can provide them. Dr Suraj Patel at Buttercross Dental Practice has achieved this certification and provides Inman Aligners, here in Witney.

Dr Suraj Patel; “The Inman Aligner is the greatest innovation in dentistry of recent years. It’s fast, affordable and kind to teeth. It really is the best way to straighten crowded front teeth.”