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The Inman Aligner is a relatively new removable orthodontic device utilized to help straighten upper and lower anterior teeth. Available for over eight years in the United States, the Inman Aligner is a fairly new product that is now offered in London. The chief benefit of the Inman Aligner method is to facilitate quick teeth straightening in as little as six to eight weeks. Its method of action is that it applies mild forces in cooperation to both the front side and back side of the teeth concurrently, to efficiently press them into their proper arrangement.
The Inman Aligner can be removed when eating and performing oral hygiene, and is considerably less expensive than Invisalign. Several drawbacks of the Inman Aligner versus Invisalign are that the former appliance contains a metal anterior bar that is visible when you smile, and this appliance cannot be utilized for complex tooth movement. The Inman Aligner uses miniature nickel titanium springs so that an elevated steady tightness can be sustained. It generates a moderate and stable intensity to the front teeth, and is well tolerated.
The Inman Aligners are fabricated so as to reduce the need for numerous office visits. Your dentist will let you know when to schedule your follow-up appointments. This appliance will not take a long time to get used to, and is usually worn from between sixteen to twenty hours a day. Your speech may be slightly affected for the first 48 hours, and any discomfort from the appliance can be treated with a mild pain reliever, such as ibuprofen. So, visit your dentist and see if this treatment is right for you!