Inman Aligner braces or Invisalign

[VLMH]

I have never had a brace before but wonder if I may be suitable for the Inman Aligner. I used to suck my fingers as a child which has pushed out my upper front teeth a bit. I'm a student, so on a budget and I'd like to get the problem sorted fast with the least embarrassment.

I've just started a 2 month internship in New York City, so thought I might try and get an Aligner here in the hope that I could save money and the treatment may be quick. Can anyone recommend a dentist here in NYC that could start this treatment for me? Or an affordable dentist in the UK who could finish the treatment if its not finished.
Or is this plan to quickly get the treatment in NYC a bad idea?

Any guidance at all would be much appreciated.

[Dr Pav Khaira]

I can totally understand your concerns. Tooth position problems caused by thumb sucking habits can be very difficult to rectify and you may need the help of a brace specialist.

The Inman aligner is superb but it is not suitable for everyone so without a full consultation its very difficult to say more.

I don't know of any dentists in NYC although I'm sure there will be some who use the system. That decision is ultimately yours, although you will need follow up consultations to ensure your teeth are moving as predicted, so if you are in NYC for a short period only, you'll have to travel back for maintenance.

Most high quality dentists offer 0% interest free options (subject to status) to help make the payments comfortable for you

Let me know if I can be of further help

[dsjamus]

You have raised an interesting question and I understand you wanting to take advantage of the strong pound

The inman aligner hasn't taken off in the US the way it has here. I think this is because of the protectionism orthodontists have over their patients. They would generally accept referred patients and favour fixed braces for a textbook result.

In the UK general dentists are able to realise their talent and perform general, cosmetic, surgical and orthodontic treatments individually and in combination.

THIS MEANS IT'S MUCH EASIER TO FIND A DENTIST HERE to treat all your concerns.

UK dentists really have the braodest range of experience and skills having transitioned from NHS into private practice they have a flexibility and focus which is in my experience pretty unmatched in Europe or USA.

wherever you have your inman aligner I hope you develop a good relationship with the dentist and trusted their advise. After all it's your treatment!

rgds

Dr D Jamus
Kensington Dental Spa

[Dr Pav Khaira]

One more thing that clients should be aware of. If your teeth are not retained after bracework, they will start to move again. Permanent retention is important for long term stability

[Dr Pav Khaira]

You may certainly be suitable for the Aligner, but without a consultation its difficult to say. I'm not sure of anyone in NYC using the aligner although I'm sure there will be some dentists using it. If you had it started in NYC yuo would have to have it finished there and have all the follow up with the same dentist.

High end practices in the UK such as mine offer interest free options (subject to status) to help spread the cost of treatment

Hope this answers your questions

[tranquilitygirl]

To Dr Pav Khaira,
At a younger age I have worn fixed braces, but not wearing the retainers and thumb-sucking have dis-aligned my teeth. I am now looking for a cheap/quick alternative to fixing me teeth.
My question to you is, what is a realistic price range for Inman Aligners and do you know of any dental surgeries using them in the South of London.
Many thanks.

[Dr Pav Khaira]

Dear Tranqility,

Yes the Inman aligner is a fast and effective way to straighten your teeth. It is usually less expensive than Invisalign. Both systems have their benefits and limitations.

You would expect to pay in the region of £900-£2500 for the Inman aligner depending on complexity. Many high end practices including myself offer financial solutions to help make treatment affordable and accessible to everyone. Let me see what other information I can find for you and I will send you a message.

Please be aware that you will need some form of permanent retention and need to break the habit that caused relapse for long term success

I hope this answers you questions

Kindest regards

[Minxy18]

What would be the methods used to maintain the results from the Inman Aligner? Would it be wear of a retainer or something similar on a night, as i believe my teeth move more on a night. I ued to have a brace when i was younger and feel the reason why my teeth have moved so much is due to my keenness of removing the retainer to show of my lovely teeth, which are not lovely anymore.

[Dr Pav Khaira]

A removable retainer worn at night would keep your teeth straight. I'm not keen on bonded retainers as when they come loose, the first you know about it is when your teeth move

Kindest regards

[Emma B]

Hi
I too have a twisted front tooth and the other slightly over lapping. I went for an intial consultaton today and was told invisalign would probably be successful for me but I would know more after the casts of my teeth etc were done. However reading about the inman brace sounds like it may be a cheaper but just as effective way to treat my teeth. Does anyone know of a reputable orthodentist in the west midlands/ warwickshire area that offers inman? I have had a brace when I was younger and 8 extractions I really dont want any more!