The Inman Aligner is often touted as one of the best examples of modern orthodontics; this small removable appliance has revolutionised the world of orthodontics and provided thousands of patients with a fast-acting, completely painless solution to their orthodontic woes.

What is the Inman Aligner?

This is a removable orthodontic appliance made from a coiled spring and a metal bar. The spring is located at the back of the teeth and the metal bar is placed on the front of the teeth. The device works by generating forces, which pull and push the teeth into position. It is designed for the front teeth only and is generally only recommended for patients with minor orthodontic problems, such as mild crowding, small gaps between the front teeth and overjet.

What are the benefits?

The Inman Aligner has numerous benefits; the treatment process is simple and involves wearing the same device for the entire treatment. The aligner is removable, which gives you freedom and flexibility and allows you to eat and drink without any worries about food getting trapped and also to clean your teeth thoroughly, which helps to decrease the risk of gum disease and tooth decay.

Treatment time with the aligner is really short; patients usually notice results within a couple of weeks and treatment is almost always complete within 4 months, which means it is ideal for people who want results quickly.

Although the aligner is not invisible like some treatments, the metal bar is very thin and the brace is much more inconspicuous than traditional fixed braces.

Am I a suitable candidate?

This treatment is not for everyone, but if you have minor problems affecting your front teeth, you want a quick solution or you have started to suffer relapse after having orthodontic treatment, the Inman Aligner may be the perfect treatment. If you are not a suitable candidate, we will happily discuss other options with you at Harley Street Dental Studio in London.