New One-Month Braces Launch in The UK

Dentists Reveal Revolutionary and Speedy Orthodontic Treatment

London, UK- 22 January 2008 - The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (www.bacd.com), the not-for-profit organisation and leading educational entity for the advancement and ethical delivery of cosmetic dentistry, today unveiled an entirely new and staggeringly quick orthodontic procedure: the Inman Aligner, which are removable braces that are barely visible and required to stay on for only 4-16 weeks.

The new procedure, already available in America, now provides people in the UK with a choice other than traditional 12-month (or longer) orthodontic treatment and cosmetic veneers, which generally require a small amount of the tooth surface to be prepared.  The Inman Aligner is a removable single brace with a thin clear bar across the front, that quickly straightens the front teeth (4-16 weeks) with very little adjustment needed from the dentist. 

According to Dr. Tif Qureshi, BACD Board Member and one of the first dentists in the UK to offer the procedure;

“This procedure will revolutionize the industry and become the treatment of choice for many who need alignment of the front teeth.  There are many different types of braces on the market, but most need to be kept on for at least 12 months.  The Inman Aligner, which generally takes about 12 weeks instead (depending on the severity of the case) to straighten teeth, is a great solution for adults who never considered braces due to the lengthy time commitment.”

Dentists suggest that the Inman Aligner be worn for 16 -20 hours each day for optimal results, and the one-piece brace can be removed if desired for photos or social events such as a party or wedding.  Currently there are a number of modern alternatives to traditional braces such as invisible and lingual braces (braces put on the back of teeth), but all often require at least a 12-month commitment and most alternatives cost much more that the Inman Aligner.  Faced with these time-consuming choices, many adults decide on veneers instead, as they appear to be the most time-efficient alternative (although they do require a small amount of tooth surface to be removed), but the new procedure will now offer everyone more options. The Inman Aligner works best for mildly and moderately crowded front teeth, so not every patient is suitable, but it can also be used before veneers are placed on the teeth to quickly straighten them, which will mean much less tooth needs to be prepared than if the teeth were considerably crooked.

According to Tracy Bignell, 34, an Accounts Manager from Sidcup, Kent, who had crooked teeth that were corrected by the braces over a period of 3 months;

“I was told by my dentist that the crookedness of my teeth was beginning to cause erosion, so I was relieved to discover that I could stop the damage by straightening them.  The Inman Aligner was the best choice to quickly accomplish the task and after just a few months, my braces were off and now my teeth are much healthier and look great!” 

According to Dr. Tim Bradstock-Smith, Accredited BACD member and Dentist located in London;

“The Inman Aligner is ideal because the single brace can be removed for job interviews, family photos or any type of special occasion.  Many of those who opt for veneers or the less noticeable invisible braces may now choose the Inman Aligner for its speed, removal ability and affordability.”

The Inman Aligner costs around £1500-£2000 and you can find a reputable dentist that offers the procedure via the BACD website (www.bacd.com).