Have straight teeth in only 3 months with the Inman aligner.
Posted on Tue, May 17, 2011 @ 10:05 AM
Inman Aligners are an orthodontic appliance that can straighten or move your teeth to their best aesthetic position for straighter teeth and a more confident smile. Many dentists use the Inman Aligner as an alternative to the Invisalign invisible braces system. The Inman Aligners work best on misalignments of the upper and lower front teeth. They are not suitable for cases where the back teeth are heavily crowded for example. After a consultation, our dentists will be able to determine if you are suitable for treatment with the Inman Aligner. If not suitable for an "Inman" we can organise a consultation with our Orthodontist Sharon in Forbes st.
How does the Aligner work?
Similar to the Invisalign system, the Inman Aligner is a removable appliance used to move the teeth over time. It relies on forces created by a coiled spring on the lingual side of the aligner (that's on the inside or back of the teeth), and a bar that sits across the front of the teeth to “squeeze” the teeth into position by “pushing” and “pulling” them at the same time into position.
How long does treatment with the aligner take?
Treatment times are generally shorter than with most invisible braces systems, with treatment times varying from six to 16 weeks. The speed of the results is highly dependent on the initial position of the teeth and on how long you wear the appliance for each day. With the Inman Aligner you can take the appliance off to eat or for an important meeting; however, the longer you wear it, the quicker you'll see results. It is recommended that you wear the aligner for around 20 hours a day, every day, if possible.
Is it uncomfortable?
Just like any new appliance the inman aligner when in your mouth, may feel uncomfortable at first and will take some getting used to. Many patients say that it initially affects their speech, this happens more with the upper inman aligner rather than the lower inman aligner, but after about a week or so you should become accustomed to wearing the Aligner.
How much does the Inman Aligner cost?
The cost of treatment with the Inman Aligner is significantly less than with comparable treatment with invisible braces. the total cost does depend on how complicated the treatment is and the amount of movement required. The cost is €1700, per arch, if there is sufficient room to facilitate the teeth moving easily, if expansion of the arch is required to gain more space, the treatment time can be prolonged by 3 months and the cost may be €2200, but at your consultation all this will be explained to you.
As with all Orthodontic treatment, there is also tax relief @ 20% available with the Inman Aligner, so €1700 in real terms that means that the cost of the treatment after the 20% tax relief (taking thresholds into account) is €1385.
What are the advantages of the Inman Aligner system?
- Shorter treatment times than invisible braces.
- Removable, so that you can eat and clean your teeth easily during treatment.
- Cheaper than invisible braces.
- Only one Aligner is needed per arch for the entire treatment, top or bottom.
Disadvantages?
- It is not totally invisible.
- It can initially effect your speech fo a day or two.
- it is only suitable for your front top or bottom teeth.
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