Inman Aligner
A ground-breaking removable orthodontic appliance that gently guides your front teeth into the correct position in just a few weeks — without fixed braces.
More convenient and cost-effective than most brace systems, the Inman Aligner can be inserted and removed just like a retainer, making it one of the most practical solutions for front tooth alignment.
What is the Inman Aligner?
The Inman Aligner is a ground-breaking alternative to invisible braces. It can be inserted and removed in the same manner as a retainer and leaves you with a great smile in no time. Simply put, the Inman Aligner is more convenient and cost-effective than most braces.
With time, teeth can sometimes start to shift, leading to crookedness. This is particularly common for those who have had orthodontic treatment in the past and can result in the front teeth crowding or rotating. The Inman Aligner gently guides your front teeth into the correct position in just a few weeks and eliminates the need for fixed braces.
The appliance uses a nickel titanium coil spring and a labial bar working in opposition — pushing and pulling the front teeth simultaneously to achieve alignment quickly and comfortably.
Advantages of the Inman Aligner
The Inman Aligner offers a unique combination of speed, simplicity, and value — making it one of the most practical orthodontic options available for front tooth correction.
Removable
Like a retainer, the Inman Aligner can be inserted and removed with ease — giving you the flexibility to eat, drink, and clean your teeth without restriction.
Fast Results
Treatment is typically completed in just a few weeks, making the Inman Aligner one of the quickest orthodontic solutions for front tooth alignment.
Only One Appliance
Unlike multi-stage systems, the Inman Aligner achieves results with just a single, custom-made appliance — keeping treatment simple and straightforward.
Cost-Effective
The Inman Aligner is more cost-effective than most brace systems, making it an accessible route to a straighter, more confident smile.
Minimal Discomfort
Orthodontic forces are steady but gentle. Any initial discomfort during the adjustment period typically subsides within a few days.
Results You Keep
A thin fixed retainer bonded behind the front teeth preserves your results long term — invisible from the front and maintenance-free.
How Does It Work?
The Inman Aligner uses two opposing forces to move the front teeth efficiently and comfortably into their correct position. Here is how the mechanism works:
After roughly a week, most patients have fully adapted to wearing the Inman Aligner and find it comfortable to use throughout the day.
Coil Spring Pressure
A nickel titanium coil spring places gentle but effective pressure on the teeth that need to be repositioned.
Labial Bar
A labial bar works in opposition to the spring, reversing the pressure so the teeth are effectively squeezed into the correct position.
Push & Pull Action
Together, these components push and pull the front teeth simultaneously, guiding them into proper alignment with consistent, gentle force.
Adaptation Period
During the first week you may salivate more than usual for up to 48 hours and speech can be temporarily affected for up to 10 days — both resolve naturally.
The Treatment Process
From consultation to your final result, we guide you through every step of your Inman Aligner journey.
We assess your front teeth and bite to determine whether the Inman Aligner is suitable for your case and discuss the outcome you can expect.
Precise impressions are taken and used to fabricate your custom Inman Aligner — built with your specific tooth movements in mind.
You receive your Inman Aligner and begin wearing it for the recommended 16–20 hours per day. Your teeth begin moving from the very first week.
We schedule check-up appointments to monitor progress and ensure your treatment is tracking as planned.
Once treatment is complete, a thin fixed retainer is bonded behind the front teeth to preserve your results permanently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Inman Aligner answered by our experienced dental team.
Invisalign uses a slower method of treatment — it is comprised of a special kind of plastic and uses more gradual forces across multiple aligners. The Inman Aligner maintains a higher tension through nickel titanium springs, making treatment time often quicker. However, the Inman Aligner is used primarily for front teeth and will not be suitable for every patient.
Discomfort is minimal as the orthodontic forces are steady but gentle. Mild painkillers may be used during the adjustment period if needed, but this should only last a few days as your mouth adapts.
For the first week or two, your speech may be affected as you get used to wearing the appliance. Once your mouth has adjusted, you will be able to speak as normal.
It is not compulsory to wear the appliance for a full 24 hours, but dentists recommend wearing it for 16–20 hours daily for maximum effectiveness and to achieve the fastest possible results.
The Inman Aligner has been designed with the aim of reducing the need for multiple appointments. A tailored treatment plan will be prescribed based on your specific needs and the degree of movement required.
In order to preserve your results, a fixed retainer may be bonded to the back of the front teeth. The wire used is extremely thin and completely invisible from the front — keeping your smile straight long term.
Straighter Front Teeth in Just a Few Weeks
If you have crowding, spacing, or rotation of the front teeth and want a fast, removable, and cost-effective solution, the Inman Aligner could be right for you. Book a consultation at Barnton Dental Spa to find out.