Inman Aligner

Here at Smile Hub Dental Clinic in Bayside Medical Centre, one of our great orthodontic options is the Inman Aligner. The Inman aligner is a great option for patients with crowding or protruding front teeth. It can only take a few weeks for your teeth to be guided into a desirable position. The Inman aligner is removable which is great to fit a patient’s lifestyle while aligning the front teeth in a quick and harmless way. The Inman Aligner is efficient and great value as in most cases, just one application is necessary. This treatment can be used by its self to straighten the front teeth or used before teeth whitening or cosmetic bonding to create a perfect smile.

The Inman Aligner is made up of nickel titanium coil springs which power two aligner bows to oppose each other. This leads the teeth into a more desirable position. The force caused by this aligner is active over a large range of movement which is why this aligner works very quickly.

The treatment for the Inman Aligner can depend on the patient but most patient’s treatment is completed within 6 to 18 weeks. Here at Smile Hub Dental Clinic, we will provide you with an extensive treatment plan which will detail everything that is to be expected with your treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's involved in Treatment with the Inman Aligner?

Book a consultation here at Smile Hub Dental Clinic where one of our expert dentists will determine if you are a suitable patient for the Inman Aligner
The dentist will take impression of your teeth which will be sent to a lab to create your Inman Aligner
Once the aligner is back from the lab it will be fitted by your dentist
It is crucial to wear the Inman Aligner 16-20 hours a day for the best results
Regular appointments every few weeks to see the progress of the aligner

To ensure the results last, it is important to get a bonded retainer or an Essix retainer after the completion of your Inman Aligner treatment

Why straighten your teeth with an Inman Aligner?

Here at Smile Hub Dental Clinic, we provide the Inman Aligner as one of our orthodontic options as it has many benefits. It will improve the health of your teeth while creating an aesthetically pleasing Smile. The Inman Aligner is great for fixing crowding which can worsen over time. As our teeth move through or lives crowding can become worse which can cause teeth to wear which leads to exposure of dentine. This means that teeth can look worn and can absorb staining. Straight teeth have a lower chance of this wear which will help prevent expensive corrective treatment in the future.

Can the Inman Aligner correct all crowded teeth?

The Inman Aligner is made to straighten upper and lower front teeth only. After your consultation here at Smile Hub Dental Clinic, our dentist can decide if the Inman Aligner is the correct treatment for you and will provide a treatment plan.

How long should I wear my Inman Aligner each day?

The ideal time a person should wear their inman aligner is 20 hours a day. If you take out the aligner a lot or don’t wear it enough it can mean the treatment can take longer to finish. The inman aligner should always be taking out when a patient is eating and cleaned before putting it back in.

Can you just wear Inman Aligner at night?

Once the treatment has started it is important for a patient to wear their inman aligner every night for around 18 months. Once this has been done the patient can then wear it for two nights a week. The more often you wear it the faster and better the results will be. The inman aligner must be worn for 20 hours a day so that would mean it has to be worn at night every night for the first stage of the treatment.