An Inman Aligner is a brace with a difference says a Kirby dentist. Gone are the days when braces were cemented onto the teeth and wired together. The basic principles of a brace and how they train the teeth to become better aligned is still there, but the awkwardness and unsightly appearance of a brace is well gone with this design. If your front teeth are wonky then this brace is for you, it doesn’t work effectively on the back teeth though. It starts with a fitting procedure that involves taking digital pictures; these are fed into a program which devises how the braces will be designed. The braces are made from 3D images generated by the program, they are all self contained and look like a gum shield in appearance, they have a thin bar running across the front. All the springs and pulleys are encased within the brace, now here`s the amazing bit, they are removable by the patient to eat and clean the teeth. They are very popular amongst executives who can pop them out when doing meetings, and then pop them back in. The digital pictures are also used to make a 3D film of the entire procedure and this allows the dentist and the patient to follow the progress week by week. As long as you wear the brace for at least 20 hours a day, it will work, and work well, to straighten your teeth to the position they should have grown into.
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Inman Aligners are a blessing, says a Kirby dentist
Monday, July 12th, 2010Teeth straightening from Wirral dentist makes patient smile
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Everybody wants to have a beautiful smile and straight teeth but for those of us not naturally blessed there is the option to have our teeth straightened by orthodontic procedures. Twenty years ago this would have meant having an uncomfortable and ugly metal brace fitted for the best part of two years. But treatments have come along way thanks to advances in dental technology. There is now a whole host of alternative straightening methods on the market, ranging from the very fast to the very discreet. Even metal braces have come along way and do have the advantage of being very effective.
For patients looking for the most discreet straightening possible there is the Invisalign retainer form Align technologies. Introduced in 1999 it was the first plastic brace to be really effective. By using a series of computer designed and manufactured retainers, teeth are gradually moved into the desired position. Invisalign retainers are made form one millimetre thick clear plastic that is almost invisible unless up very close to the patient’s mouth. On average about twenty sets of retainers are needed to complete the treatment, each worn for two to three weeks, although it does vary on a patient to patient basis. The retainers also have the advantage of being completely removable, so no foods are off limits during treatment.
Although very discreet, Invisalign retainers can take a long time to be fully effective. For the patient less concerned with discretion than speed of treatment there is the Inman aligner or Six-Month Smile treatments. Six-Month Smile braces achieve results in, you’ve guessed it, six months, by only focussing on the teeth that can be seen when smiling. This increased focus makes these braces ideal for quick ‘finishing touch’ type straightening. Also fast working, the Inman aligner works by using a coiled spring to push the side teeth out and the front teeth forward while encouraging them to straighten. Achieving visible results after only six weeks, the Inman aligner is effective but also expensive.
In the world of metal braces, The Damon system has created a revolutionary slide mechanism that removes the need for painful and regular tightening. Incredibly strong, and far more discreet than old-fashioned metal braces, the Damon brace creates very straight teeth.
Straight teeth can give you the confidence to smile as well as limiting the chance of developing painful complications with bite. They can encourage good profiles and most importantly, give you a reason to smile. A Wirral dentist will be able to discuss with you which system would be most appropriate to straighten your teeth.
Get straight teeth in weeks with Inman aligner from Wirral dentist
Friday, November 6th, 2009
For patients who suffer from crooked teeth, the options in the past have been to wear ugly and uncomfortable metal braces, or more recently invisible braces which, while discreet, take a very long time to achieve the desired effect. There is now a new alternative called the Inman aligner. Many dentists currently prefer the Inman aligner even though it is not completely clear. There is a thin metal bar visible bar across the front of the teeth, but because the Inman aligner works so quickly this is rarely a problem for most patients.
The aligner works by using a coiled spring on the tongue side of the aligner that squeezes teeth and pushes them into position. It does this by forcing the teeth at the sides backwards to allow space for the front teeth to be pushed into. Treatments are incredibly fast, lasting usually between six and sixteen weeks, which is significantly less than conventional and invisible braces.
The aligner may take some getting used to when initially used but no more than other braces which exert pressure and will last little more than a week. Other than that the process will be completely painless. The aligner is also removable so can be taken out to eat.
It must be pointed out that the Inman aligner is best suited to minor alignment issues and is not ideal for problems involving severe overcrowding. However, if you are looking to just straighten a few teeth at the front to give you a healthy and confident smile then the rapid results provided by the aligner are perfect. A dentist in the Wirral will be able to assess whether you are suitable for an Inman aligner and you could have the perfectly straight teeth you’ve always wanted in less than three months.
Get your Teeth Aligned with Inman Aligner in Wirral
Monday, September 7th, 2009
The Inman Aligner was recently voted as the greatest invention in cosmetic dentistry since the porcelain veneers. This aligner is an excellent choice for straightening or aligning your teeth perfectly into the desired position.
Earlier, people with misaligned or crooked teeth had very little option to correct them like wearing unattractive metal braces, slow-working plastic braces or getting porcelain veneers. The Inman Aligner can do away with all these methods and give you the perfect smile in just six to sixteen weeks. Metal and plastic aligners though effective, take an extremely long time to align your teeth, even up to one year. Inman aligners can do the job in a very less time span making it an attractive option for most. Also, they do away with the need to grind your teeth for porcelain veneers. Even if you have to use veneers for discoloured teeth, you can first correct the alignment with Inman aligners before implanting the veneers.
Inman aligners are created using space age materials and are tailor-made for your teeth to give you the correct and comfortable fit. These are designed to generate continuous force to efficiently straighten the front teeth using coiled springs present on the lingual side of the aligner. This removable orthodontic appliance, though visible as a thin metal band over your teeth, has many benefits over the other tooth aligners.
The main advantages of Inman aligners are;
• Results obtained within a short period of time
• Less expensive
• Easily removable
• Only one aligner required throughout the entire treatment process
Inman aligners are considered as an excellent orthodontic treatment method by the dentist in Wirral who is now offering these services to all their patients.
Expert Teeth Straightening from Merseyside Dentist
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Nowadays, having perfect teeth is important as part of one’s self image. It certainly boosts confidence and self-esteem. It is therefore not surprising that a lot of adults are undergoing teeth straightening procedures done by a Merseyside dentist.
Aside from aesthetic reasons, teeth straightening procedures are also done to:
• As part of treatment for bite problems
• Prevent strain on jaw muscles and jaw
Orthodontic or teeth straightening procedures are usually effective in moving teeth to the best possible position allowing you to have straight teeth. Usually, surgery is required especially if the space in your mouth is not enough for your teeth to be aligned. The procedures can actually be done by your dentist or an orthodontist.
Braces are actually the most common teeth straightening device. In the past, they were really obtrusive, uncomfortable and unsightly but today there are a lot of modern designs which are unobtrusive and no longer unappealing.
Of course, the choice on the type of braces will depend on your preferences and budget. Here are the different types of braces:
• Fixed orthodontic braces – traditional braces that come with metal wires and brackets attached to teeth
• Lingual braces – wire braces fitted to the back of the teeth
• Invisalign – uses clear aligners that can be removed to clean the teeth
• Inman aligner – hybrid between metal braces and invisible braces
• Damon Braces – alternative to traditional braces; friction-free
If you have been longing to smile with great confidence, simply ask your Merseyside dentist about these teeth straightening procedures.