How Inman Aligners Work


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Orthodontic services are an important dental provision in the modern world, offering patrons an opportunity to straighten teeth for an improved appearance and better oral health. Crooked and misaligned teeth can not only detract from the confidence of a smile, they can also quite often make effective cleaning and flossing difficult, affecting your overall oral health and hygiene. While in the past straighter teeth would often entail bulky and uncomfortable metallic braces, modern orthodontists now have access to a wealth of alternative technologies which can straighten teeth with unprecedented comfort, ease, and discretion. In this article we look at how one of these revolutionary technologies, namely the Inman Aligner, works to straighten teeth and overcome the negative aspects of older braces.

The mechanism by which Inman Aligners work

In principle, Inman Aligners work to achieve straighter teeth in a manner which is not hugely dissimilar to traditional metal braces. Both technologies aim to straighten and realign teeth through the gradual application of mild forces. Over time, and by adjusting the forces applied, teeth are gently coaxed into a new alignment.


While sharing the same core principle, Inman Aligners are vastly different to older braces, and indeed many modern alternatives, because of how its ends are achieved. The Inman Aligner is a unique design which relies on a simple, discreet, and removable aligner. This design has many benefits over traditional braces, which would be extremely visible and non-removable placements.

The Inman Aligner is essentially comprised of two opposing aligners powered by robust Nickel Titanium coils. These aligners lie on either side of the front teeth being realigned, and gently apply a constant force which safely but effectively straightens your teeth. The use of two opposing aligner bows, one pushing forward on the teeth in question while the other pulls backward, gives the Inman Aligner the capacity to achieve its goals far more quickly than previously possible. While in the past braces could take many months to achieve their goals, a set of Inman Aligners can achieve success within weeks.

The Inman Aligner is prepared according to a mould of your teeth taken by a dentist. This means that your aligner will be specially constructed to suit your teeth, and regular 2 or 3 weekly appointments will ensure that your teeth are responding to the Aligners as they should.

The Inman Aligner achieves its goals through the gradual application of force as discussed thus far, and in order to achieve this, you will need to wear the Aligner for a certain amount of time in order to achieve your desired results. You will most likely be advised to wear the Aligner for between 16 and 20 hours every day, as this ensures that your teeth are provided with enough stimulus to move into their new positions.

Ultimately, while the principle under which Inman Aligners work is not hugely different to classic braces, the application of this principle is through a remarkably effective and convenient technology. The Inman Aligner is known for its effectiveness, and this can be attributed to the unique system described here.

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