Using The Inman Aligner

The Inman Aligner is one of the many newer products on the market that offers an alternative to traditional braces. The bracket and wire braces of the past did provide effective straightening but the process could take a very long time and could result in significant discomfort. There was also headgear to consider and, of course, the cosmetic element of having one’s teeth covered up by the devices. The Inman Aligner is designed to provide straightening without causing the sort of cosmetic or physical discomfort associated with standard braces. These devices also work more quickly than traditional braces.

The Inman Aligner uses a system of springs which use contrary pressure to work the teeth back into alignment. Because the device will occupy space in one’s mouth, there will likely be some discomfort and trouble speaking when the device is initially installed. This will go away over time, however, just as is the case with traditional braces. The process usually takes between 6 and 16 weeks to complete. In some cases, this device may provide the same end result as would veneers and in others it may provide a way to align the teeth as much as possible before veneers are installed.

The Inman Aligner does have some limitations. Unlike traditional braces and other alignment products, such as some removable trays, the Inman Aligner cannot treat the full arches—the dental term for all the teeth. This device can treat only the top and bottom teeth in the front of the mouth. The results can be impressive, however, and there is significantly less discomfort than that associated with standard braces. The devices are tightened gradually and, over time, the patient adjusts to the sensation. Once the results start to become visible, of course, the discomfort usually seems well worth enduring.

The standard model Inman Aligner has wires that will be visible at the front of the teeth. There are newer versions of the product that lessen this visual impact. The invisible model is attached to a retainer which is not visible. The clear bow option has a clear wire that eliminates the standard metal bow on the regular model. The white bow is similar in intent as is the invisible bow excepting that the color of the wire is designed to be camouflaged as the color matches the teeth. These products have been in use since the year 2000.

By: Dr. Jagmail Basrai

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Located in Essex, Dr. Jagmail Basrai provides the most up-to-date and innovative dental and cosmetic dental procedures available in the UK. He is also one of the few dentists that has been trained to relieve migraines and headaches due to poor teeth positioning and bit by the British Society of Occlusal Studies. Dr. Basrai has a special interest in creating new smiles and rejuvenating the face via non-surgical procedures and cosmetic dentistry. To learn more about Dr. Basrai's services, visit Basrai.co.uk and read his UK Cosmetic Dentistry Blog.